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Yesterday’s half marathon was fun and fast—one of those days where everything just clicked. Today’s recovery run… slow, heavy, and a bit miserable. @fit_leaders

St. John Baptist de La Salle. Pray for us.
Live Jesus in our hearts. Forever.

Just finished A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson. Not really an outdoors person, but I enjoyed it. Great storyteller—made something I wouldn’t normally be into worth reading.

Tonight’s volunteer appreciation event at the Gateway Food Pantry was a reminder that this work only happens because of people who care enough to show up and serve. Thank you to our volunteers for the time, energy, and heart you give to others. I’m grateful for all you do.

.@HolyHalf training continues. Pretty pleased with my splits today.

I finished Just Look Up.
It focuses on what kids need to hear—but the truth is, adults need those same things too.
To be noticed.
To be encouraged.
To be reminded they matter.
Good reminder for me to slow down, look up, and be more present with the people around me.

Went to Mass this morning and ended up meeting Robbie Avila.
Really kind, humble, and gracious with his time.
Always a good reminder—you never know who you’ll run into, but how people show up always matters.

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Spent some time at the Chapel of Saint Vincent de Paul—a beautiful and meaningful space. The architecture, the details, and the history all stand out.
It’s the kind of place that makes you slow down for a bit and take it all in. Glad I had the chance to visit.

Just finished Leadership from the Inside Out (2nd ed.) by Kevin Cashman.
A good reminder that leadership starts with self-awareness and purpose — not just strategies.
Always grateful for books that push me to reflect on who I’m becoming, not just what I’m doing.

Thought & Action for the Day:

Thought & Action for the Day:

Just finished In Praise of the Useless Life by Brother Paul Quenon. A quiet, grounding reminder that a life doesn’t have to be productive to be meaningful.
Presence matters. Faithfulness matters. Not everything of value can be measured. @avemariapress

Three weeks off for recovery. Not ideal, but today was about showing up and seeing what was there. Finished under 2 hours. Grateful to be back moving, even if it wasn’t perfect. Onward.

Thought & Action for the Day:

Thought & Action for the Day:

Thought & Action for the Day:

Thought & Action for the Day:

After three long weeks of wearing the cone, the Prince of the City is officially free! Today’s follow-up appointment went great, and Alfred is back to ruling his kingdom in comfort.

Finished The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer. Grateful to Dave Meschke for the gift. Lots to think about—slowing down, being present, and choosing what really matters. A perspective I want to carry forward.

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Some books don’t introduce new ideas—they sharpen clarity.
The Way Forward by @newfrontier21
is a strong reminder: progress comes from shared expectations and follow-through.
@solutiontree.bsky.social

Just finished my second read of School Culture Rewired. The culture scales alone are worth the revisit—such a clear way to understand where a school is and where it can grow. Thanks @ToddWhitaker and @stevegruenert for shaping how we think about culture.

Rewired. The culture scales alone are worth the revisit—such a clear way to understand where a school is and where it can grow. Thanks @ToddWhitaker and @stevegruenert for shaping how we think about culture.

Thought & Action for the Day:

Completed a post-Thanksgiving half marathon. Grateful for the miles. @fit_leaders

Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours.
Alfred says hi.

The Scouting America Food Drive delivered a tremendous donation to the Gateway Food Pantry. The continued generosity of our community over the past month reminds us what’s possible when people come together to help others.