Happy 2017! Yesterday I gave myself the day off, being that it was my birthday and all. As with so many things in life, the fact that I was born on January 1st is usually more exciting for other people than it is for me. When I was young, it was kind of a drag because I would have visions of lively, fun, thematic birthday parties... and then no one would come. Eventually I just came to understand that New Year's Day is not a day to party. People are already partied and holida

Before we get down to food, I would like to do what I usually do, which is share with you all something that happened to me during the week. I aim to share something meaningful and significant, though it may not necessarily be anything large. Last night, however, I did get to do something large and exciting. My son and I, along with 9,998 other people, went to the Time Warner Cable Arena in downtown Charlotte to see the Toby Mac Hits Deep Tour. Toby Mac is one of the most suc

"Quiet on the set! One..two...go..." The camera is rolling. I look straight into it, imagining that I am looking into the eyes of a dear friend. Every fiber of my being is alive, lit up, concentrating on connecting with my imaginary friend so that I may communicate purely and effectively. I become focused, efficient, and engaging. The process goes smoothly. We only have to record each clip once or twice before the director is satisfied. We finish before the owner of the yoga