Reflections on Business, Life, and Pursuing your Purpose
Dear Levi, Today, Buddy, this would’ve been it. THE. BIG. EIGHTEEN! I started this letter last night–after I left Denver to find an obscure bar in a small town so that I could think, and write. Without initially knowing where I was going, I ended up finding this old country-style Saloon in a town called Nederland. …
(this is my annual Birthday letter to our kiddo, Levi, who passed away a few hours after birth due to prematurity coupled with sepsis. I started this a few years after he was born and decided to write one every year–up until his 18th Birthday) Dear Levi, This is my second to last Birthday letter …
Hi Levi, Happy 16th Birthday–what a fun one this would’ve been! We’d have gone to get your license this morning. You’d have your wheels (kind of–at least temp’s) and a newfound sense of freedom. Instead of me driving to our weekend getaway, we’d have you at the wheel. And you’d have me, Royce, and Zoe …
Dear Levi, I’m totally out of gas tonight but I didn’t want to miss my yearly birthday post. So, my shortest one yet. Wishing you a happy birthday. And, really deeply, wishing you were here tonight. Love, Dad
Dear Levi, Today I’m wishing you the Happiest Birthday! I’m in a totally different space than I’ve been in years past. More reflective and more content with certain outcomes in my life–even if they didn’t happen like I wanted. For so many years I’ve thought about what life would be like with you here. Though …
Hi Levi, Wow. Today, you would be 13–a big year. And an official teenager! For the last few weeks I planned (again) on writing you some more “fatherly advice.” You know, wisdom things I would’ve passed onto you if you were here. Something that would be insightful and possibly profound. It would’ve included mistakes (so …
Hi Levi, Wow, little dude…you would be 12 today. Well, you are 12 today. But you’d be here and with me and 12, rather than up there and 12. 😉 Either way, I can’t even believe it. I’ve got two stories for you today on your birthday. Sometimes I have a hard time getting your sisters to …
Dear Levi, Today it feels like yesterday. Yesterday, when I landed in San Francisco to frantic voicemails that I had to return home immediately. Yesterday, when I rushed into the UC hospital labor/delivery room where our high risk OB doc sat us down and so gently and lovingly explained that you were going to be …
This is my annual birthday post for Levi (though a few days late). If you’re interested, the prior birthday posts are here: Happy 9th Birthday Buddy, Happy 8th Birthday Buddy, Happy 7th Birthday Buddy, Happy 6th Birthday Buddy, Happy 5th Birthday Buddy, and Happy 4th Birthday Buddy. Hi Buddy, This one is late by about ten days, for reasons you already …
This is my annual birthday post for Levi; if you’re interested, the prior birthday posts are here: Happy 8th Birthday Buddy, Happy 7th Birthday Buddy, Happy 6th Birthday Buddy, Happy 5th Birthday Buddy, and Happy 4th Birthday Buddy. Dear Levi, As I’m writing to you every year I never have anything planned to say. I used to give a …
Hi Levi. Happy 8th Birthday. This is my fifth letter in the series. The fourth one is here. Third one is here. Second one is here. And the first one is here. When I sit down to do this every year, I never start by knowing what I’ll write. Today is no exception. I just try to go with …
Fourth letter in the series. Third one is here. Second one is here. First one is here. Dear Levi, Here it is. Already again. Another year. You are getting so big. I want to hold your hand. Your still-tiny-but-growing-s0-fast hand, and envelop it in the palm of my large and aging hand, and hold it …
Third letter in the series. My first one is here, and the second one is here. Dear Levi, I’m flying home from Dallas the day before your birthday as I start this letter; I was born in Dallas, you know, and it’s a great state to claim as ones birth since I think Texans appreciate …
Here’s my annual disclaimer: The reason I write in my blog is to connect with people. Not just from one segment of life, but from many. Usually the focus revolves around finding your purpose, passion, and renewal. And as part of the thread of stories I try to share experiences and observations in leadership, volunteerism, …
The reason I write in my blog is to connect with people. Not just from one segment of life, but from many. And as part of the thread of stories I try to share experiences and observations in leadership, volunteerism, wellness, as well as some stories that are simply personal experiences that fall in none …
Hi. So, about this “about” page…Probably the best way to learn more about me is letting you read it, rather than my saying it. Here are seven posts I’ve written in the the last few years that provide a bit of context into who I am: 1. What if Money Were No Object? 2. Why. …