Commit to the Bit
I was an MC recently. Some of you are thinking, “Makes sense; I’ve seen him in class.” Well, my own father, when first hearing of my being the MC at my sister’s wedding reception said, and I quote, “Him?” My sister replied, “Yeah! Don’t you think he’ll do okay?” Confidence was fading. Well, I was…
Habit Stacking
I’ve been leaning into habit stacking lately. Here’s what that means: once you establish a habit, add on another habit near that same time. Most people really want to make changes in their lives, but man it’s tough if you forget to do what you want to change! God has formed a mighty powerful ability…
Edie’s First Birthday Speech
Thanks for coming, everyone. We want to celebrate a little girl turning one this week. Thanks in advance for all your contributions to Edie’s toy kitchen. She loves it already; I’m so excited for when she can actually bring me fake tea, then real tea! I’ve always had the suspicion that some people have kids…
Read Wendell Berry’s Fiction
I’m sure the rest of his books are great and all, but I’ve only read his fiction. Our society is becoming more and more intertwined with technology. AI is making huge gains, and every business seems to think it HAS to include AI in its business model. So, what is a nice antidote to this?…
Read P.G. Wodehouse
I had heard about the wonders of Wodehouse from a podcast or two, so I bought one of his books (The Code of the Woosters) when I saw it at the used book store in town. At the time, the wife was in the habit of reading Harry Potter before bed every single night. I…
A Coin Flip
This is a short story with one of the best one liners I’ve heard in person. My dad, his buddy, and I were attending a high school basketball game. I believe we were loosely scouting some player or something. We weren’t rooting hard for either team. That doesn’t mean that no one was all in…
Sing Psalms
Once I made the trek down, “How would I do it” lane, I stumbled across some folks who were adamant that we should be singing the psalms. A quick note about “How would I do it” lane: avoid at all costs! Alas, I found myself there, and I have been truly blessed by the suggestion…
What Pastor Noah Taught Me
Here’s some wisdom from another pastor we had in St. Louis. The wife and I were going through it. House fire (more on that later), staying with friends, then family. Cleaning the house and trying to get everything taken care of. Insurance claims to boot. All the while, I was working at a new job:…
Not My Circus?
The wife and I have been using that phrase a lot lately. I’m not sure what the deal is. When you are around other people more, you get to see what decisions they make. Since teachers have more time in the summer, I guess I get out more. Maybe it’s good for me. Well, there’s…
Mr. Klunick Tutoring 