• Podcast

    New Episode: Everyday Beauty

    Katherine and I spend a little time talking about beauty. We don’t mean the cover of a magazine kind of beauty. We are talking about the moments that take our breath away and fill us with wonder. We are talking about the times that we notice the setting sun and are so captivated by it that we pull over our car to take in the purples and the yellows and the oranges of the sky. We start with our current Highs and Lows (i.e., stay-at-home-dads, soul-filling activities, what’s happening in Ukraine, and children being hurt by our absence). Then we shift into Today’s Topic. Next we share a couple … Read More

  • Travel-n-Trips

    Family Gap Year Post #10: Departure To Do List

    Family Gap Year Departure To Do List

    I started writing posts about planning a Family Gap Year back in September of 2019. And then everything came to a grinding halt in March 2020.

    And here we are in March 2022 and it looks like things are on track for a June departure!?!?

    Everything is all set for me to work remotely for the year. We are moving our current CFO/COO into the Executive Director of Magnolia Montessori For All (the school), and I will stay as the CEO of Montessori For All (the national non-profit organization) without also focusing on the school like I have been doing. This transition is not connected to my trip, but it … Read More

  • Reflection-n-Rejuvenation

    Spring Break Plans: What are my intentions?

    Spring Break plans

    Before I head into any break, I like to set my intentions for that break. Do I want to prioritize rest and relaxation? Do I want adventure? Quality time with family? Time to advance projects I’ve been wanting to work on? I can’t do it all, so being intentional about what I want to do helps me prioritize my time.

    We are heading into a two-week break with four distinct parts:

    1. My friend and I are having a two-day working retreat. I expect this part of my break to be energizing and soul-satiating. I’ve done a lot already to prepare for our time together. Now I just need to
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