I’m huge fan of the Esquire “What I’ve Learned” series, so as I board an empty United flight on Easter Sunday, I thought it would be fitting to explain what I learned from my years in the Bluff City.
The Mississippi River looks peaceful from one of the many rooftops of downtown, when in fact, there are many currents moving quickly and every which way underneath. I try hard to give off the same appearance
Water can be restorative, healing and destructive. It can divide people, damage things, but it always heals
No matter where you go or what environment you live in, your kids learn more from the environment inside the house. The talks at the dinner table, the morals values and role models should never change (I thank the Arenas family for that one)
A true friend is one that doesn’t ask you about all your deep dark secrets. A true friend shares his and expects nothing in return…and if you did confess everything, he’d love you just the same
When I finally saw God as the ultimate teacher, rather than the ultimate authority figure, I began to see His true glory. The 10 commandments aren’t rules, they are suggestions for a great life. Following them brings happiness and wholeness, not brings shame and sadness and destruction
The tears in my eyes aren’t from leaving, they are from being thankful for having the opportunity to know and work with such amazing people
It wasn’t hard leaving Austin because I loved so much about the city, it’s hard leaving Memphis because I love so many people
I leaned my physical limits in Memphis. The city, the time of my life, the people in it, I don’ know what it was, but I was told to slow down in not so fun ways
The more I matured the more I came to appreciate people and the love I had to give and the love I received
My wife is the strongest person I know. There is something quite humbling and rewarding to know that’s the person you get to wake up next to for the rest of your life
In the time spent in Memphis we lost some wonderful people from our families. 3 years ago today I lost my mother-in-law. Life isn’t very fun sometimes
Yes. It is cold South Carolina. In January and colder when you’re on the beach
Whether it’s a Texas or Tennessee birth certificate you can still be a Texan. I pray that every night for my baby girl
What made my kids have so many great friends were their great parents. I love my son for introducing me to so many wonderful, smart and fun people
It’s okay to ask for help
My sinuses hate me
Fishing isn’t about what you catch, but about who you catch with. And sometimes you don’t catch fish, but other more terrifying things….and that’s what makes a great memory.
The subtle beauty of purple
Sometimes you need more than one type of saw to get the job done. And even if it doesn’t look pretty, the hands that made it know every inch, foot and ounce of beauty it holds
Don’t judge the broll!
I’m a better person for my time in Memphis
