A Honky Tonk Philosophy: A Tribute to My Friend Peter
A heartfelt tribute to a friendship and a simple philosophy: love your family, love your friends, and do what’s in front of you.
Existence
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Reflections on Love and Life: Celebrating Anniversaries
Celebrating milestones reminds us of the past, cherishes the present, and looks forward with hope. Join me as I reflect on over two decades of love and laughter.
‘Til death do us part
A reader named Kevin described the heavy weight of grief he was carrying after the unexpected death of his dog. Magary's went from sports philosopher to Gandalf the White in a blink—and I found myself upended. His words and sentiment are beautiful, poignant, and wise.
Between the spines: embracing life’s colorful quirks
Join an exploration of life’s unpredictable moments, juxtaposed against the vibrant backdrop of a color-coordinated bookshelf.
Tick, Tock: A Timeless Parable
Discover how Eli and his sons, Tick and Tock, learn to cherish life's moments in the whimsical town of Little Peculiar.
The Avocado Effect: Small Moments Matter
Explore life's small joys, from dad jokes about avocados to unexpected connections. Discover why the best moments often happen offstage.
Just be: the simplest advice you’ll ever ignore
Discover why the frantic race to achieve is overrated, and why sometimes, just being alive is the greatest achievement of all. A humorous take on the meaning of life.
Wrestling with “all”: the call of “Black Lives Matter”
I say “Black Lives Matter” because “all” didn’t cover Black when they said “All men are created equal.”I…
The first enemy and the last
“I don’t think it’s our purpose to understand. Except one thing—we’re soldiers. We have to know what we’re…
Faith’s wide horizon: beyond the narrow way
This is a story of a journey from the suffocating embrace of “The narrow way” to a broader, more inclusive path.