Every year my entire family on my dad’s side takes a week long trip to Santa Cruz. It is our annual vacation because my great grandparents had gone there for their anniversary every year and the family wanted to k…

Last Sunday I went to a concert with my parents and my sister. It was Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan and John Mellencamp. It really wasn’t “my style of music.” But its rare that both of my parents want to go to a conce…

I was recently talking with my dad about how frustrating it is sometimes trying to maintain relationships/friendships with people who don’t seem to put in as much effort as I do. This can be disheartening and c…

As myself and the other black belt candidates round the corner on the halfway mark of our test, I reflect on the progress I’ve made thus far. My personal goal is to be overall healthier in my life. Get proper s…

Early tomorrow morning, I will be flying out to Erie, Pennsylvania to hang out with my parents for a week at their house. After a long , busy few weeks, this is very welcome. They live right on Lake Erie and the…