One of the things I hate seeing most in my job is when people get in their heads, let doubt creep in, and can’t handle the silence in the woods. It isn’t supposed to be easy. Learn to suffer, persevere, and don’t make the decision for us. There are always

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I have a sister-in-law who used to do these, and I thought I’d give it a shot with a recent conversation with one the children. Conversations with a teenager. Teenager, “Dad, I need to fix my brakes.” Dad, “Why?” Teenager, “They are

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I actually got all of these out to the kids as I went out the door, except for Number 1, who’s getting his a bit late today. Didn’t have time for publishing. And I am recycling a cover image. As a reminder, Lunch Box Quotes are notes I include in the kids’

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A big win and a very tough loss. I am not sure if ‘Pulmanary Pirates‘ will ever catch on, but this team will make you hold your breath. With their third one-goal victory in as many games, two of which in overtime, the boys eked out a 6-5 win over the Hoggard

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Numbers 2 and 3 have big games tonight. Both play the Hoggard Vikings. Unfortunately,  it is split team operations again. The boys are home and are trying to avenge an early-season loss and to make a statement before the playoffs. For the girls, away,  a win

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This weekend, as part of Number 2’s birthday present, we got a chance to see Willie Nelson in concert. It was 100% worth it. You might be wondering why we would give a recently turned 17-year-old tickets to see Willie Nelson for his birthday? Well, Number 2 is

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We currently have Carolina Wrens, Blue Birds, and Cardinals nesting in our front yard, all within about 40 feet from each other and our front door. This is the first time I have ever seen or found a Cardinal nest. Although I am a bit rusty now, looking back, I am grateful

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The boys won a big one last night. They beat the Croatan Cougars 15-14 in overtime in an absolute barn burner. Not that there isn’t some recency bias here, but this was certainly the most intense win since the early-season victory over Middle Creek. They had a

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