Author Archives: L

John works at Enterprise. On the outside, you might see him as someone doing a normal job at a car rental place. But there’s a lot more beneath the surface — not […]

This morning, I loaded my kids into the car and drove to our favorite pancake house. Breakfast out is one of those rare, peaceful moments when the week’s rush slows down and […]

Meet Sharon — my mother-in-law. When I first met her, I honestly didn’t understand her. Her thick Virginia accent sounded foreign to my ears. She spoke with such certainty, often in that […]

While out riding with a group of friends earlier today, something happened that I won’t soon forget. We were at Go Mart in Clay, WV — just a casual stop to stretch, […]

I was in Atlanta one day, walking through the city, when I noticed a group of men sitting by the side of the street. Their posture—slumped, quiet, a little distant—caught my attention. […]

What an Unexpected Morning Visitor: A Baby Koala’s Snuggle with a Golden Retriever Kerry McKinnon always loved her dog Asha, a five-year-old golden retriever full of warmth and loyalty. But one Monday […]

The diner was buzzing with the usual clatter of plates, the hiss of the grill, and the murmur of late-night conversations. In one corner sat a group of leather-clad bikers, their heavy […]

In a field in Texas, beneath somber skies, people gathered to honor one among their brave — a veteran whose life had been spent serving his country. The air was heavy with […]

Five years ago, I was sleeping in my car. Just me, my pillow, and $200 total. I had no backup plan, no support from banks (they laughed when I walked in without […]

Trucker Dukes is not your average toddler. Before he’d even turned two, this spirited little boy from Maui, Hawaii, was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma — one of the most aggressive childhood […]