As a father of six with decades of musical exploration, I’ve witnessed firsthand how our connections to music transform over time while creating lasting family bonds. These are the essential lessons I’ve learned about how music tastes shape our identities and relationships across generations. My Musical Beginnings: The Soundtrack Years 🎬 When I was a…
When it comes to family fishing adventures, I really don’t see enough people doing it. Some believe you require a specific skillset or even need to be a certain “type” (i.e., outdoorsman) to be successful. This is absolutely untrue because I am far from either, nor are my children. My wife, Jackie, spent her childhood…
Let me tell you something that took me twenty years of marriage, six kids, and a military career to truly understand: your mindset isn’t just some fluffy self-help concept—it’s the engine that drives everything else in your life. 💪 I used to roll my eyes at positivity talk. Thought it was for people who hadn’t…
Introduction: The Joy and Responsibility of Pet Ownership 💖 Responsible pet ownership…oh boy. Noone wants to talk about it. But, nearly everyone wants to get the pet. They’re cute, cuddly, and for many people, offer as much satisfaction as having children. Now, this isn’t saying all pet owners are terrible owners. Stay with me here….
🎖️ The Reality for Veterans Today It’s heartbreaking — but it’s real.Everywhere you look, you find veterans struggling — physically, mentally, financially, emotionally.Some have been burned by the VA disability process. Others simply don’t know where to start to find help. The system is broken, but it’s still worth fighting through.You didn’t give your all…
🏋️ Saturated but Starving: The Reality of Modern Fitness The fitness industry needs change now more than ever. Open your phone and you’ll see it: fitness industry saturation on every platform. Trainers, influencers, TikTok tutorials, Instagram reels — it’s everywhere. On the surface, the fitness world looks vibrant. Underneath, it’s buckling under the weight of…
The beginning of school always seems financially burdening and time consuming for any family, but it doesn’t need to be that way. Our mindset as parents must be stable in order for kids to see that school will be both achievable and rewarding. After all, the further they progress, the more they believe school is…