All or Nothing

All or Nothing

THE CROWD is wild with excitement, chanting louder and louder. The band chimes in alongside the crowd, performing the jubilant number that welcomes their team onto the field. The cheerleaders wave their pom pom’s excitedly and jump in anticipation. This is it. This...
“Right Where I Need to be”

“Right Where I Need to be”

WHEN WE tell the story of our lives, it is not solely about us. When we tell the story of our successes, our triumphs, and even our failures, it involves more than just ourselves. There are a whole cast of folks who show up throughout our story. Folks who have helped,...
‘Tempus Perfectum’

‘Tempus Perfectum’

IT’S QUIET. Which is very uncommon for a Friday night football game. The score is close, and one right or wrong play could decide the whole game. It’s almost as if the whole crowd knows this, and they’re holding their breath in anticipation of what will happen next....
Playing for a Hometown Crowd

Playing for a Hometown Crowd

IT’S HOT. The humidity is as thick as honey on a fluffy buttermilk biscuit that has just come out of the oven. People sit in their camp chairs and fan themselves with whatever is in arm’s reach as they sip on a cold brew, both of which help to calm the heat. Taking...
Prepping for Back to School

Prepping for Back to School

IT MIGHT be one of the most exciting yet stressful times of the year, rivaling that of Christmas. It requires preparation, planning, logistics, time, and money. I’m almost sure there are military operations that have been executed with less strategic maneuvering than...