A poetic and vulnerable reflection on a year of becoming—through fatherhood, healing, and quiet transformation. This post explores the beauty of not arriving, but evolving. If you’ve ever found yourself in the tension between struggle and gratitude, presence and pressure, this personal growth journey and birthday reflection will speak to the heart of your own self-discovery.

"Life will hurt, people will disappoint, but from pain comes purpose. Create something beautiful, turn wounds into strength, and find peace.

Celebrate Father's Day with a special pancake tradition! Made with love & smiles, these pancakes are perfect for creating lasting memories!

Embracing change and gratitude, I reflect on a year of highs, lows, and growth. Adapting is key to thriving, finding joy, and living authent

Pasta Primavera tossed in creamy Shishito Pepper sauce, vibrant with seasonal veggies, a fusion of flavors that's simply irresistible.

I am so proud of my community. I am so proud to be a member of this community. I am so proud to be from this community. I understand that...

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This was my life a year ago to the day. To be completely honest, this was my life for the past several years on New Year’s Eve night....

Today marks 12 years since I had a drink or a drug in my system. I don’t say this to brag, boast, or parade around my clean time.

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I’ve said this before, and I’ll say it again, life is going to happen. Things are going to occur. Situations are going to arise that are...

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If anyone has ever matriculated at a State University of New York (SUNY) or City University of New York (CUNY) school, then they had to...

I think it’s fairly safe to say that each and every one of us have been wronged by someone during the course of our lives. Or, we at...

Half measures avail us nothing. In this case, it applies to my first attempt at surrendering to drugs and alcohol. I thought I admitted...

This time last year, I was sitting in a Yoga Shala in Mysore, India being serenaded by complete strangers who quickly became my new...