Wishes for baby

Today, my friend is going to whoop it up with her family in preparation for baby #2. There will soon be a party, well-loved people, presents, and – most likely – popped balloons filling this joyful home. My gift is that I’m taking a book and going MIA for a few hours while the mom-in-waiting … Continue reading Wishes for baby

What is Beauty, Anyway?

This is a guest post by my friend Sam Walter. His eyes for the world and for life are different than most men in their twenties. He brings it. He loves life. His passion shakes things. And, he has a great beard. Check out his blogs here. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Someone once said that beauty is in the … Continue reading What is Beauty, Anyway?

Always Plan A

This morning I got up with the squirrels and cheered on my favorite triathlon partner as she ran a race in Manhappiness. I sped by Starbucks to get caffeine and the Sunday edition of the New York Times (a favorite splurge) and motored out to the lake sans GPS. The sun rose to my right as … Continue reading Always Plan A