Category: the audacity of potential
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Straight lines and empty lots
Taking a nostalgic trip back to the late 1980s, this post reflects on the early days of learning how to drive—from practicing straight lines in empty Sunday-evening shopping mall lots with “the old man” to nearly stalling out a learner’s permit ride with Mom. Join a reflective look at the…
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Karma is a statistic
What happens when an abstract philosophical debate about karma collides with real life? A reflection on a near-fatal car accident, looking back at the wreckage, finding an unexpected piece of the past, and realizing why you just keep getting back up.
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Why I Write: On Trends, Therapy, and 1,100 Days of Not Caring What You Think
Wondering how to write what people actually want to read? The secret is simple: stop chasing trends and write for yourself. A raw, reflective look at 13 years of blogging, why this space became a therapy couch, and the power of unfiltered truth.
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Running out of somedays 
What starts as a lighthearted look at spontaneity and booking an impromptu trip to Las Vegas takes an unexpected turn when a car accident and a sudden health scare bring life into sharp focus. Between insurance claims, hospital visits, and leaning on the people who matter most, this post is…
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Dorothy was right
Reflecting on travel, roots, and why nothing quite compares to home. From surviving a chapter in South Carolina to the anchoring history of Michigan, this daily prompt exploration looks at where we plant our flags and what it truly means to belong.
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From Late Bloomer to Going For It: Lessons in Confidence and Timing
Looking back at the timeline of life, late blooms, fatherhood, and missed chances—exploring what happens when you finally learn to put yourself out there and take the risk of victory.
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Forgive and…Remember
True forgiveness isn’t about forgetting or magically absolving wrongdoing—it’s about dropping the assumption of malice and refusing to let past pain dictate your present. Explore a raw reflection on letting go, moving forward, and why time heals the sharpest edges.
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The Hamlet of Comic Book Villains
Is the Joker the greatest fictional villain of the 20th century? In our latest deep-dive, we explore why the Clown Prince of Crime has become the “Hamlet of comic book villains,” looking at his iconic evolution across film and comics—from Heath Ledger and Jack Nicholson to “The Killing Joke”—and asking…
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Chasing Away the Big C
From a routine Cologuard test and a nervous two-week wait to the realities of turning 52 and playing the fourth quarter. A reflective look at health scares, family history, and why every minute counts when you finally find the right person.
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Mass Transit in the Motor City: A Game-Day Test Drive
Discover why expanding reliable mass transit in Detroit is the one change that would instantly transform the city, drawing on a hectic double-game Sunday downtown.