We live in a small, rural town in south Texas. So small, that we increased the population by 1% when we moved to town. The bustling metropolis that is Downtown New Berlin doesn't even warrant a blinking light. We're a multi-stop-sign kind of place. An intersection with a feed store, a bar, a restaurant, and a park. That setup makes it very easy to have a conversation around dinner time. We just ask, "Hey, do…
How do you deal with the unexpected? When I was driving back and forth from the office every day, I often listened to audio books, podcasts or a rejuvenating playlist on Amazon Music during my 45 minute commute down I-10 between New Berlin and San Antonio. One summer afternoon, I was listening to some up-beat music as I traversed the overpass from Loop 410 onto I-10. I took in the beautiful skyline of downtown San…
It was July 2007. Scorching hot at that time where we live, in South Texas. But for us, it felt great…because we were on our way to Alaska. Well, actually on our way to Seattle to board a cruise ship to Alaska. I have many great memories from that cruise. There's one that stands out for me as a great illustration of how a minor shift in perspective can have a huge impact. It happened…