OK Reader, it is time to talk about loyalty. Imagine you’re at a local sports game, yours, a friend’s, or maybe your child’s. You’re sitting in the stands, enjoying the action, when, out of the corner of your eye, you spot a player on the field who seems out of place. They're wearing a new jersey, and they’re playing a position that’s usually filled by someone else. The more you think about it, the more you realize that the roster’s shifted again. The coach seems to have brought in some fresh...
9 days ago • 4 min read
Hey Hey Reader! It is that time of week! The other day, I was in a familiar situation: feeling overwhelmed, juggling multiple tasks, and trying to stay on top of everything. I was preparing for an important practice, ensuring the drills were set, mentally going over what needed to be done, and planning feedback to give the players. Suddenly, it hit me. My brain was buzzing with information, ideas, and plans. I felt like I was spinning in circles, unsure of where to focus first. It was like I...
16 days ago • 4 min read
Hey Reader, here is a delicious helping of my thoughts! The other day, I caught myself standing in front of the fridge, staring at a half-eaten slice of cold pizza like it was the solution to all of life’s problems. Not even heating it up, just...standing there, chewing, hoping it would magically fix my exhaustion. I’m not sure if this is burnout or just the deluxe sampler platter of adulthood, but either way, here we are. Summer’s dangling just out of reach like the last slice of cake at a...
22 days ago • 3 min read
Hey Reader! I was at a large tournament last weekend, walking between courts, when I was eavesdropping on a conversation between a group of coaches and club directors. They were gathered around a table, discussing the strategy for the upcoming season. The tension in the room was palpable, with everyone offering different opinions on how to approach the team’s development. Some coaches wanted to double down on individual skills, while others argued for a more team-oriented approach. The...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
Hey Reader! Ever been to a dinner party where the host, who’s also the chef, is making their signature dish? Everything’s going smoothly...until, of course, someone walks by the pot, takes a little taste, and decides, “This could use a little something extra!” So, they toss in a pinch of salt. Then someone else comes by, takes a bite, and thinks, “Mmm, needs a little kick!” So they add some cayenne pepper. By the time the meal is ready to serve, the dish isn’t what the chef intended at all,...
about 1 month ago • 5 min read
Hey Reader! I was in the drive-thru at Sheetz the other day, craving an MTO turkey sub and trying to sneak in a win before another long night of practices. I pull up to the speaker, and the guy says, “Welcome to Sheetz, would you like to try our fall pumpkin milkshake today?” I pause. It’s March. I don’t even like pumpkin anything, but now I’m confused. Did I miss a whole season? Am I that tired? Did we fast-forward through summer and volleyball camp? I ask him, “Wait... pumpkin?” He chuckles...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
Hey Reader! The other day, I found myself staring at my mint tea like it was a deep philosophical question. I had just finished my second cup of the morning and, as I sipped, I realized I hadn’t really tasted any of it. It was like my mind had already moved on to the next task while my body was still stuck in the routine. I was thinking about a hundred things at once: “Did I send that email?” “What time is my meeting?” “Did I feed the dog yet?” Meanwhile, the tea sat in front of me, lukewarm...
about 2 months ago • 4 min read
Hey Reader! I recently bought a new car, and let me tell you—it was a wild ride. The back-and-forth with the dealership felt like I was negotiating with a bunch of high-stakes poker players. One day the price was too high, the next day they were "willing to work with me." I spent hours reading reviews, comparing models, checking safety ratings, and calculating monthly payments. Should I go with a sedan or an SUV? Should I opt for the extra features, or stick to the basics? It seemed like...
about 2 months ago • 4 min read
Hey Reader! So, there I was again on that Saturday morning, staring down the chaos. The 16-year-old was barking orders like she was the commander-in-chief of the house (The Boss), the 14-year-old had already disappeared into her cave—er, I mean, her room—where she’d be for hours (The Burrowed), and the 11-year-old was attached to my side like a shadow, making sure he was never more than a foot away from me (The Backpack). And of course, it got me thinking... ADHD is a family trait, but it’s...
2 months ago • 5 min read