Starting Classical Guitar at 48 — Why I’m Learning Something New (and Hard)
At 48 years old, I decided to learn classical guitar — not because I needed another hobby, but because I missed the feeling of being a beginner again.
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Under Promise, Over Deliver — How Small Promises Build Big Trust
Same 11:45 delivery, two very different stories — one breaks trust, the other builds it.
Jazz for the Night: 10 Perfect Albums to Set the Mood
When the day slows and the lights dim, these ten albums transform your space into a quiet sanctuary. Music to close your eyes to, and drift.
Ultimate Guilty Pleasure: Crispy Tortilla Pizza — A Ten-Minute Bar Pie Hack
A weeknight or midnight miracle — this crispy, cheesy flour tortilla pizza takes just ten minutes, no dough required. A little sauce, a handful of cheese, and you’ve got happiness on a plate.
Expanding the Kool Collectibles Universe — Pokémon Joins the Lineup
Kool Collectibles is expanding into Pokémon cards. A beginner’s journey from vintage slabs to the colorful world of Charizard, Pikachu, and nostalgia-filled artwork.
🌽 Southwest Three Sisters Soup
A warm, smoky soup that honors the harmony of corn, beans, and squash — deepened with saffron, sweetened by a single date, and finished with crispy tortilla rajas. Comfort food for when the leaves start to turn and the light gets low.
Pressing the Reset Button — Finding Stillness in the Woods
Woke up uninspired. Found peace in the woods instead.
🍂 Borlotti Bean Ragu with Pumpkin Gnocchi, Roasted Sweet Potato, Heirloom Tomato & Toasted Pecans
A fall-inspired ragu that’s part comfort food, part revelation. Creamy beans, roasted vegetables, and golden gnocchi come together under a drizzle of sage butter and toasted pecans.
A Key Life Skill: Reflection as a Practice
Taking time to pause, think, and learn has shaped how I parent, coach, and lead. Reflection isn’t about judgment—it’s about curiosity, space, and the willingness to ask what could be better next time.
Playing to Win vs. Playing Not to Lose — Lessons from 12U Baseball
After every tournament, I take a day to reflect on what I saw — the growth, the gaps, and the mindset beneath it all. This week, three boys said something that revealed a lot about how kids think about competition, confidence, and the difference between playing to win and playing not to lose.
You vs You | The Real Battle Is in Your Mind
The toughest opponent you’ll ever face doesn’t wear a uniform. It lives in your head.
How We Spent Indigenous People’s Day: Lessons from Braiding Sweetgrass
Reading Braiding Sweetgrass together taught us about reciprocity, gratitude, and the wisdom of the Three Sisters. A family reflection on learning from others and respecting the earth.
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