Doing Too Much
Doing too much often feels like the smart move, but it usually just multiplies mistakes. Here’s why patience, consistency, and even a little boredom might be the secret to long-term success.
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When Knowledge Becomes a Song: Lessons from Drums, Science, and Spirit
What does it mean to truly understand something? From Feynman’s sixth grader test to AC/DC’s simplicity, from indigenous wisdom to the lessons of drumming, this reflection explores how mastery moves beyond names into songs that touch mind, body, emotion, and spirit.
A Night with the Rising Sun
One night of umpiring, vinyl, and baseball videos reminded me that even as Gio grows more independent, music and small moments still stitch us together.
Collards Callaloo with Coconut, Ginger & Sweet Potato
Slow-braised collards with coconut milk, ginger, and sweet potato coins that melt into the broth. Rich enough to stand alone, yet just right as the base for crispy catfish or whatever comes next in your kitchen.
Southern Fried Catfish with Scallion–Ssamjang Comeback Sauce
Crispy fried catfish drizzled with a scallion–ssamjang comeback sauce. A dish that proves one meal can set up the next — leftover buttermilk becomes tomorrow’s meatloaf, and nothing goes to waste.
Why I Began Collecting Vinyl
From mix tapes and college soundtracks to Sunday morning pancakes, music has always marked the chapters of my life. Rediscovering vinyl brought me back to that magic — slowing down, savoring albums front to back, and hearing them in a way that feels alive.
Witness to 9/11: From Maiden Lane to a New Purpose
On the morning of September 11th, I stepped off my bus into the sunshine, thinking it was a good day to be alive. Hours later, I was fleeing Manhattan as the world seemed to collapse around me. This is my story from 59 Maiden Lane — what I saw, what I felt, and how that day ultimately led me to enlist in the U.S. Air Force.
The Boredom of Building: Slow and Steady Growth
Most days in business aren’t thrilling — they’re about patience, discipline, and small wins. Kool Collectibles reminds me that slow progress may feel boring, but it’s what builds something real to last.
Rediscovering the Power of the To-Do List
Sometimes the smallest changes make the biggest difference. For me, writing down a simple to-do list snapped me out of a rut and boosted my productivity overnight.
Rising Sun: A True Name for My Son
Parenting a pre-teen sometimes feels like watching an eclipse—the light dims, conversation shrinks, and frustration flares. I’ve found myself losing my temper, but also found a way back: giving my son a true name—Rising Sun—to remind me who he is and who he’s becoming. This post is about discipline, anger, and learning not to dim his light.
Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes – One-Pan Family Favorite
This Greek lemon chicken and potatoes recipe is a weekly family favorite. Juicy chicken, golden potatoes, and bright lemon-herb flavor roasted in one pan for easy cleanup.
Among the Mushrooms: Foraging Reflections in Northern Virginia
A walk through the woods in Sterling, Virginia, where mushrooms emerge, deer graze, and the season shifts. Lessons on noticing, patience, and beginning the foraging journey.
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