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Wait, You want to be called yoda? The tale of becoming a Grandfather.
There are moments in life that mark a before and after. For me, becoming a father was one. And now, with the arrival of our first grandchild— Noah Archer Scott —I’ve entered another: becoming a grandfather. The joy is hard to describe. It’s deep, quiet, electric all at once. Holding him, seeing his tiny face, and watching my daughter step into motherhood has stirred something in me I didn’t know was waiting to be awakened. There’s a new kind of love in this season—slower, mor
Dec 3, 2025


When Life Comes at You Fast
You ever notice how life has a way of piling it all on at once? One season you’re cruising along, catching your breath, and the...
Aug 27, 2025
A Fatherhood Journey: in the Mountains and at Home
In the middle of life’s daily demands, it can be easy to put ourselves last. Between work, fatherhood, and all the responsibilities we...
Jun 24, 2025


The Lasts We Don’t See Coming (and the Ones We Do)
Reflections from a Grateful Dad “Sometimes you will never know the true value of a moment until it becomes a memory.” – Kathryn Andrews ...
May 21, 2025


When Passion Calls, Will You Answer?
Let's face it - chasing our dreams and the things we are passionate about sounds great BUT it comes with fear and uncertainty. Have you...
May 7, 2025


Springtime Shenanigans and the Secret to Staying Young
There’s something timeless about laughter echoing through the yard on a spring afternoon. This Easter, as my adult children darted across...
Apr 30, 2025


The Gray in My Eyebrow: A Tiny Thread of Time
I spotted it this morning—just one strand. A single gray hair in my eyebrow. At first, I laughed. Then I stared. Then I felt . That tiny...
Apr 9, 2025


Boring, Repetitive, Unsexy… and Totally Life-Changing
I was recently having a conversation with one of my daughters about habits. She and her boyfriend are reading Atomic Habits , and she...
Mar 13, 2025


What Makes a Good Day at Work? (Hint: It’s Not About Goals)
I remember stepping away from my career to launch my business like it was yesterday. Just last week, I reflected on the goals I initially...
Feb 26, 2025


Hey Men! Yes, I'm talking to you. Do you have an outlet?
Recently I had the honor of spending time with 14 other men to discuss the pursuit of harmony and joy. What became very apparent was...
Feb 12, 2025


To puzzle or not to puzzle - that is the question!
Hello everyone! It's been approximately a month since my last blog and it's great to be back! I couldn't have picked a better day than...
Jan 29, 2025


Family Traditions: Lessons From A Tree Farm
For over 20 years, The Michel family has been doing their best impression of The Griswold's from Christmas Vacation. For the non-CV fans...
Dec 11, 2024


Grateful & Blessed: Celebrating Life’s Greatest Gifts This Thanksgiving
If you know the Michels and our traditions, you are probably anticipating me talking about Thursday Turkey Trot, movie night, backyard...
Nov 27, 2024


Beliefs vs. Bonds: Prioritizing Friends and Family Over Political Differences
Every election cycle, we’re reminded how polarizing politics can be, and this year was no different. As we all dig in and defend our...
Nov 6, 2024


Canyon Chronicles: Life Lessons Carved from a Rim-to-Rim Adventure (Lesson 3)
Lesson 3: The Importance of Preparing for Your Own Needs, Not Others’ As mentioned in my previous posts about the Grand Canyon, hiking...
Oct 28, 2024


Canyon Chronicles: Life Lessons Carved from a Rim-to-Rim Adventure (Lesson 2)
Lesson 2: The Power of Knowing Your Why and Sticking to It In my first blog regarding the R2R adventure, I shared some thoughts about the...
Oct 21, 2024


Canyon Chronicles: Life Lessons Carved from a Rim-to-Rim Adventure
Hiking the Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim (R2R) was an incredible experience! From the moment we stepped onto the North Rim in the dark I was...
Oct 13, 2024


Facing My Fears: A Honest Confession
I’ve held back from sharing something deeply personal with you, my readers—something that has shaped me in ways I can hardly put into...
Sep 19, 2024


The Family We Choose: How Friends Bring Joy, Support, and Love into Our Lives
This past weekend we hosted a cookout for a group of friends that we’ve been blessed to know for several decades – shout out to the MOST...
Sep 5, 2024


Be Race Day Ready: A Cross-Country Runner's Guide to Success
As I’ve shared in the past, I have a passion for running. Running has provided me wonderful experiences, a healthy lifestyle, a chance...
Aug 21, 2024
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