So, I cheated this year for my #Top9Of2019 and used more than 9 photos in my collage this year! Here's the rundown: (1) I was selected to my high school alma mater Hall of Fame with the induction ceremony coming up in January 2020; (2) I served as the public address announcer for a basketball … Continue reading TOP 9 OF 2019

Both Murphy and I had some fierce to do lists tonight. So, here are four easy steps to get things done that we used and maybe these will help you out as well: 1. Categorize the list into bite size chunks. 2. Do the hardest tasks first. 3. Realize that these lists will never end, … Continue reading How to get things done

Thank you for all your birthday wishes--it's been an amazing last 12 months! Going back through photos, I can't believe all the people and places I've come across in such a short period of time. This video is in honor of all of you who make me want to be a better person every day! … Continue reading My 46th trip around the sun

No matter how crazy busy your life is, it is imperative that you find at least a few minutes a week or more to be completely by yourself without any man-made distractions. The ability to reflect and think is one of the greatest gifts humans have been given, and we squander it far too often. … Continue reading Reflection

I believe that one of the most powerful traits any person can possess is the ability to reflect. Reflection allows someone to not only to hit pause for a moment on the insanity of life, but also gives opportunity to ponder about the successes and failures of the past in an attempt to better navigate … Continue reading The power of reflection

Another item off the bucket list! I was fortunate enough to accompany our Staley boys’ basketball team to the gym in Knightstown, IN (just east of Indianapolis) where the movie “Hoosiers” was filmed, and I got to public address announce their regular season game with Webster Groves, a school out of St. Louis. Even better, … Continue reading Hoosiers

It's time for my #Top9Of2018! Lots of travel (4 countries and 13 states) and volleyball this year (no surprise)! Here's the rundown: (1) Found a 2007 Ford Escape with only 55,000 miles on it...love it! Murphy got his license and his own car as well this year! (2) Spring Break in Athens, Greece. (3) Murphy … Continue reading Top 9 of 2018

I swear that I am not making this up. It happened so fast that I couldn’t take a photo, but I was just grocery shopping at Hy-Vee. I was in the cleaning supplies aisle when out of NOWHERE, the mascot of the Kansas City Chiefs, KC Wolf, came around the corner, stopped dead in his … Continue reading I swear I am not making this up

Well, I screwed up again. I mixed up Thanksgiving with Cinco de Mayo. Dinner tonight consists of lobster quesadillas and margaritas. So, I guess I’ll be having turkey and pumpkin pie on May 5. If you’re reading this, I can’t express enough how thankful I am to have you in my life. The family, the … Continue reading PUERTO VALLARTA, MEXICO – NOVEMBER 2018

On social media, people can portray themselves as positively as they want. I’m no exception. I have posted about many great experiences I’ve had over the years. However, there is a realistic side to me as well that doesn’t involve world travel, high level refereeing, or successfully trying to navigate the world of being a … Continue reading Part of the deal of being me