A year ago today, I was sitting at the Tulum airport with Eddy-Alejandro, waiting to head home after his bachelor party.
From ‘Never Again’ to ‘Please Marry Me”
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The Ring My Father Wore: In His Hands, Now in Mine
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A worn ring passed down through generations becomes a symbol of connection, pride, and the unspoken bond between fathers and sons.
From the Garage Floor: A Journey Beyond Understanding After Divorce
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Shortly after my divorce, I moved back into my old room in my parents' garage—a space we never used for parking cars.
It was a hit to my ego to have to come back. But I was pretty broke and desperate, and my parents were sorta cool to the idea. I knew they would make it emotionally challenging, but that’s the price I had to pay, plus rent.
Snap, Crackle, Pop: My Journey from Vanity to Reality
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I’m in the absolute best shape of my life.
It’s an obnoxious thing to say, but hey, it’s true. Every morning, my reflection in the mirror brings a double-take. First, it’s “Whoa, that’s me!” and then, “I’d tap that.”
Near-Away Get-Away: A Retreat into Love and Silence
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The difference was immediate.
As I opened the door to our cabin, silence enveloped me, broken only by the sound of leaves rustling in the wind.
Unshed Tears: A Father’s Proud Goodbye
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Surprisingly, neither my baby girl nor I shed a tear when the time came to leave her at college.
Despite being a confident man who's never been ashamed to express my emotions, and despite my daughter's ability to cry with the best of them, no tears flowed that day.
Diapers, Dilemmas, and the Joy of Breaking My Own Rules
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Life's unexpected moments often challenge our boundaries. Can you recall a time when you surprised yourself by going against your own rules?
From 18 to 48: Life Lessons from Three Decades of Adulthood
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Today is the 30th anniversary of my 18th birthday. Meaning, I turned 48 today.
That's thirty years of being a legal adult.
Over these 10,957 days of adulthood, I've gathered countless lessons. I'm eager to share 30 of those lessons with you. Consider this a preview of the wisdom I'll impart to my grandchildren.
Bleeding Spades & Family Legacy
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Years ago, I designed a family crest to represent my family lineage moving forward.
Simple design. Nothing complicated.
On Stumbling Across Friends and Mentors
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In my early 20s, I met a man that mesmerized me.
Frank was loud, outlandish, and polarizing. Most people loved and gravitated to him, while others couldn't stand him. Until then, I had never met anyone like him, but I wanted to be like him, the fun and exciting part.
🌞 FIFTEEN SUMMERS. FIFTEEN JUNES. 🌞
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15 summers is all I got with my daughters.
They're gone. The summers. Not them.
Writing Her Way to Success: Conversation With Sue Anderson
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Sue Anderson first came into my world in 2009. She was asked to interview me so I could share
my story on the success of our first online business.