People often ask me for dietary advice, and after half-jokingly telling them I subsist on cottage cheese and Greek yogurt and it seems to work for me, I usually say, “Prioritize Protein, Eat Real Food.” There are multiple dietary strategies…
Most people take their kids to Legoland to build whimsical, lighthearted displays of creativity…and then there are those weirdos who somehow are whisked away by the MiniFigures on an allegorical pilgrimage of introspection and reflection. Very few people are unbreakable,…
It’s that time of year again when we, regardless of our knowledge about the current state of College Basketball, fill out NCAA Tournament Brackets! And one of the hilarious ironies of March Madness is that somebody’s aunt in backwoods Arkansas…
It can be difficult to find fun family activities on days where the weather is inclement and the children are restless. But one of our personal favorites is Cleaning Out the Church Refrigerators. Despite the sign that assures congregation members…
The Ides of March are nearly upon us! And as someone who appreciates literature, it pains me that many people completely ignore the anniversary of Julius Caesar’s assassination, instead looking ahead to the corned beef and beer awaiting them on…
Whether it stems from underlying insecurity, pervasive cynicism, general nastiness, or some malevolent multifaceted manifestation of various toxic traits, many people in our society are eager to locate “the manure in every meadow.” Even compliments are often tainted by jabs…
On Tuesday mornings I often play basketball at the YMCA, and sometimes I even lower the rim a few inches so I can dunk without rupturing any tendons. And typically, a Silver Sneakers workout class participates in some core and…
Some recent footage of a McDonald’s CEO reluctantly nibbling on a burger has gone viral. The guy appears to be on the verge of vomiting while “endorsing” his product, and his subsequent statements reeking of rationalization have done nothing to…
Although I’m generally pleasant in the early morning hours, the vast majority of my neuronal synapses are largely in hibernation until the first bolus of caffeine resuscitates me. And as I groggily started to regain consciousness this morning, I realized…
The ideas for a book containing practical Biblical wisdom for young people regarding romantic relationships has been percolating in my restless mind. But after yesterday’s track practice, I may need to re-evaluate some of my thoughts. I casually overheard two…
