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It’s Finally Happening

I’ve been on two concurrent journeys over the past 15 years. One involves joke-telling and the other involves homeownership. And both of them are about to collide next month in the best way possible.

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I Cannot Write Without This

I have learned that I cannot write without something very special. The power I have with words is not something that is natural to me, but it’s a gift. And I’d like to share how I realized that by describing … Continue reading

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An Experience in Patience I’ll Never Forget

From an early age, I was told I had a temper. There are probably many reasons that caused me to have this flaw, but I can’t blame anyone for it. It’s a weakness I’ve struggled to overcome all my life. … Continue reading

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Miracle Accomplished

I’m happy to report that January 2025 came and went without any serious disasters, water leaks, appliance breakdowns, or anything else at my home. It just went smoothly. That is what I have been praying for, and it truly is … Continue reading

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The Natural and Overcoming Addiction

In The Natural, Roy Hobbs is a gifted baseball player who wants to use his God-given talent to make a name for himself. However, he’s brutally shot in the prime of his life and forced to put off becoming a … Continue reading

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I’m Dreaming of a Mild January

The last five Januarys have been hard on me. But I hope January 2025 will be much better and break that challenging streak.

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How to Keep Christmas with Us All Through the Year

I’ve talked about Christmas Eve on Sesame Street before, noting its impact on me as a child. As a grownup, I’ve discovered something even more profound in it that I want to share with you to possibly change your whole … Continue reading

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Marty McFly and Overcoming Stage Fright

Back to the Future is a perfect movie not only because it’s endlessly entertaining but because it also has numerous life lessons we can glean from it. I’d like to share one such lesson from Back to the Future and … Continue reading

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Quick Announcement That’s Years in the Making

The past few weeks have been challenging for me, and I’ve had quite a few things on my mind. Thankfully, they’re not all bad. Friends of mine have been asking me to do something for many years, and I’m finally … Continue reading

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The Purpose of Cinematic Chiasmus

I tend to think of this website as a place for me to share deeply personal sides of myself. Each time I post an article, it speaks to my mindset or what is important to me. With that in mind, … Continue reading

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