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The Magic of a Plastic Sword

April 10, 2025

Do you remember the last toy where you found magic? I don’t remember my last one, but I do remember a little wind-up plastic train…

700 Days of Reading: Lessons, Challenges, and Advice

February 24, 2025

Today marks 700 days in a row of reading for at least one hour. I’ve maintained this streak through family vacations (with five kids!), while…

What I want from 2025

December 18, 2024

As I wrap up 2024, I want to plan ahead. What do I want 2025 to look like for me and my family? Where do…

Our Adoption is Over

September 7, 2024

I describe myself as a husband, father of five, and wearer of fedoras. That line captures my priorities and a bit of my quirkiness (or…

What I have learned from 676 hours of reading (plus book recommendations)

June 3, 2024

Two years ago, a friend texted me. He wanted to read more and challenged me to read for a set amount of time daily. At…