This Grandparents Day, forget the perfect gift. A phone call, message, visit or simple “I’m thinking of you” may mean more than anything you could buy.
Extra Hug
Extra Hug — A heartfelt reflection on why the smallest moments of love, affection, and connection often become the memories we treasure most.
You Can Never Write Your First Book Twice
Discover the story behind Vico's Christmas Storybook and the unforgettable autumn when family Christmas memories became my first children's book.
Back-to-School and Back-to-Me
Back-to-school brings mixed emotions for parents. A father reflects on guilt, quiet time, seventh grade, and finding himself again when school begins.
Labor Day
A funny look at the irony of Labor Day—celebrating hard work by taking the day off, relaxing, eating, and doing as little labor as possible.
Thank You, August
A heartfelt farewell to August filled with gratitude, summer memories, and sweet nostalgia—a gentle reflection on the beauty of summer’s final days.
Final Song
A reflective essay about the last days of summer, August memories, changing seasons, and carrying summer’s warmth with us as autumn begins.
