The Mets are searching for answers, but Tyrone Taylor already is one. This is a defense of “glue guys”, quiet contributors, and why enough is more than enough when October baseball is the goal.
After a whirlwind family trip to Chicago—complete with Wrigley magic, Italian beef, and Vinny Capra Day™—we came home bloated, tired, and over it. One warm, silky bowl of angel hair pasta with butter, peas, pancetta, and crispy breadcrumbs was all it took to feel human again. A reminder that coming home doesn’t have to be fancy—just real.
On the last day of third grade, my daughter came home heartbroken — and reminded me just how deep a child’s heart can feel. A small story of grief, comfort, and boba tea.
A personal story about the woman who taught me to love food — and how lasagna, crepes, and a secret pan of bacon changed the way I cook forever.
A reflection on how a simple Dad’s Advice slide deck became the seed of this blog — a place to store wisdom, life lessons, and love for my kids to return to someday.
Behind home plate at Shea in 1986, a simple fan gesture became something more: a good luck charm, a curse, and a piece of Mets magic. Here’s the story of the rolling hands that still haunt opposing pitchers — and why the tradition lives on today.
How The Fall and The Wire reveal the danger of performative goodness — and why integrity, small acts of care, and living with a clean feeling matter more than appearances.
A reflection on Leah’s journey in The Poisonwood Bible and how open-mindedness, cross-cultural connection, and being willing to be changed can reshape our lives. Featuring wisdom from Anatole, a personal story from Korea, and a Beatles lyric that ties it all together.
UnitedHealth Group (UNH) looked like a screaming buy at $311 a share—but I’m sitting this one out. Here’s why this complicated, risk-heavy business doesn’t make the cut.
Google’s 10% dip is an overreaction. With a 17x P/E, top-tier AI (Gemini), YouTube dominance, cloud growth, and a massive $80B buyback, $GOOG is the best deal in Big Tech.
At 11 years old, kids need reps, not the bench. Here's why we left the travel team our son worked so hard to join—and what really matters at this age.
How do we raise strong, self-reliant kids without sacrificing emotional support? One parent explores the tension between grit and generosity.
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