Family epiphany, mind

Sanibel sunrise
Photo: Sanibel sunrise from my phone, years ago. No one hands you a written contact guaranteeing your idea will become good enough to change your life and the life of those you love. But i feel like i can guarantee a better life if you stay in contact with your parents.

Family epiphany?

Yes.

My parents never initiated contact.

Mom’s parents always did.

Mom’s mom? Literally daily contact.

My parents? Crickets.

The lesson?

Power through what feels intrusive.

Because the opposite of intrusive is neglect.

Neglect can be convenient when you’re busy and stressed.

“Intrusive” is another way of saying, “I love you and want to be part of your life for as long as our lives let us.”

Son, this song was playing while and after i wrote this post.

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One day it will, mind

Examining A Disney World Parade
Can remember most of this day like it was yesterday.

One day it will.

Will what?

One day will come.

And it reminds me of a Garth Brooks song…

If Tomorrow Never Comes.

Chapin, on this day, April 11, 2026, if tomorrow never comes, you absolutely need to know this…

i could never be more proud to be your father.

You are extraordinary.

i am more proud of who you are, how you think, and what you’ll become than anything else i’ve witnessed in 67 years.

Note: These posts will publish June 11, 2026.

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Before one of us starts to forget, mind

Before one of us starts forgetting, i’d like to start remembering…

  • Our first 90 days.
  • Our first impressions.
  • Our first bicycle ride.
  • Our first walk at West Chester.
  • Our first spark.
  • Our first freedom to say anything.
  • Our first realization.
  • Our first hope.
  • Our first kiss.
  • Our first wondering about ‘what if’.

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Love everything

walt whitman quote
Live with love, not insults. Use your judgement to adapt this to your day-to-day life.

Love everything.

How cool is that?

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