A 10 year long synchronicity

  The party was just “meh”, I never really liked parties much. My date, on the other hand, was stellar! I asked if she wanted to have a smoke on the patio. She sat on my lap and the smoke from her Clove cigarette wafted around us like some sort of magic potion. I always […]

The Hitchhiker – an encounter with the divine

  Every story I’ve shared actually happened. This story is no different. It was 2 days before my wedding to Crystal and my heart was heavy. I’d been married before and while I would not change anything about my past, I was hesitant to marry again, even though I’d been told by God, this was […]

Lost Your Drive & Desire… You’re not alone!

  I’ve been on a personal journey for a couple decades now. One that involved me diving into the depths of who “Mike” actually is. It’s definitely reshaped my understanding of drive, desire, and love.  Honestly, some would call my entire experience an “existential crisis” and label it some mid-life event. The truth is, our […]

Don’t tell me how to raise my kids!!!

  I’ve been reflecting on the evolution of parenting in todays society. From the grit-focused approach of my own father to the parenting of my kids, who belong to the millennial and Gen Z generations. Ask any two families and you’re going to get different answers on what’s “the best parenting style”. All of this […]