The Rest Is His Story

  • The Long Game

    What’s a personal mantra or philosophy you live by? My goal is heaven. But until I reach that end zone, let’s be real—the field is incredibly loud. Between avoiding my own false starts when I’m tempted to react out of… Continue reading

  • The Bucket Is Not on the List

    What’s a country that’s at the top of your bucket list? View all responses A bucket waits to be filled. Ask my chickens. And the only list I have is the honey-do list, and I’m fairly certain my husband wishes… Continue reading

  • Treat It Like a First Date

    What’s the best way to explore a new city? I’m going to need red lipstick.And comfortable shoes. Because I’m willing to be adventurous, but I’m not foolish. Now, where are we going? I’m not into piña coladasor getting caught in… Continue reading

  • Life More Abundantly

    What’s a moment in your life that made you feel truly alive? You ask for a single moment, as if life can be neatly packaged into a box. What a tragic way to view existence! Life is not a collection… Continue reading

  • After the Third Rub

    The genie grants you a wish. What is it? A genie offered me one wish. I told him, “No, thank you.” He looked confused. “Surely there’s something you want.” “Of course there is. There’s always something we want. That doesn’t… Continue reading

  • Moonlighting: Terms and Conditions Apply

    What are your favorite side-hustle ideas? View all responses I’ve been walking around with a portfolio of after-hours enterprises, ranked according to preference. Like all of us. I have the main job. Apparently, one job is no longer enough. So,… Continue reading

  • Working Out What Really Matters

    What are five simple exercises to do at home? Stretch — your thinking, your comfort zone, your imagination. Lift — someone’s spirit, someone’s burden, your own expectations. Pull — yourself away from the noise, the negativity, the unnecessary. Breathe —… Continue reading

  • The Stranger in the Water

    Which relationship has taught you the most about yourself? The reflection of water only tells the truth when it is still. Noise distorts the reflection, movement unsettles it, and throw a stone into the water and the whole picture fractures.… Continue reading

  • No Sock Left Behind

    If you could start a new business right now, what would it be? If I could start a new business right now, what would it be? I’d have to tell you a secret. I already built the landing page for… Continue reading

  • Don’t Play With Your Food

    What are your best healthy eating habits? Mom always said, “Don’t play with your food.” Since I can remember, I haven’t stopped having fun with it. I’ve planted it.Watched it grow.Pulled it out of the dirt. Cooked it.Baked it.And occasionally… Continue reading