"Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it." - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

"Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." - Thomas A. Edison

A very disappointing way to start the day, but how could I expect #LFC to come back being 2 men down. Better luck next time Reds. #YNWA

"Character may be manifested in the great moments, but it is made in the small ones." -Phillips Brooks Have a great weekend everyone!

Funny, all this time, I thought I was posting on this blog from my phone only to come here today and see that ABSOLUTELY NOTHING WAS POSTED!!! Ah, technology, always working except for when you need it.

Happy 14th Birthday Christien - An Open Letter

I can't believe that it has been so long since I last saw you. I never dreamed that when I said goodbye to you that day in October 2004 that you would be starting high school and I still wouldn't have seen or talked to you. I do miss you son. I do want to be a part of your life. I do want to know what is going on in it, who your teachers are, who your friends are, and how your grades are. I want to hear you say to me "I love you, dad". I know by now your voice has changed, but I can still hear those words coming from your child voice that I last heard. Mi hijo, I love you. You and your brother Aaron are what are most important in my life. Please remember those words I told you in the park that day and hold them as gospel. I am your father and I will always love you.

I hope yet again that you had an enjoyable birthday. I can't wait for the day that I get to celebrate another one with you. Until then, please stay safe, respect your mother, and obey her. Remember, you have a whole other family that loves you and misses you. Hopefully, one day, you'll give my dad his wish of having all his sons and grandchildren together. I love you mi hijo. Happy birthday. Que Dios te bendiga.