Author Archives: Jason

MLB Thoughts: Sept. 26

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Jason

Well, I promised to write about the National League after review the AL for most of the week. So I’ll do that. But I have to say: Jeter. This guy. What a perfect ending. Just perfect. But seriously, you couldn’t … Continue reading →

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MLB Thoughts: Sept. 25

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Jason

With only a few days left in the season, I’m going to take a crack at handicapping the AL Awards. AL MVP As I wrote earlier in the week, I think Trout finally wins his first MVP award this season. … Continue reading →

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MLB Thoughts: Sept. 24

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Jason

At the July 31 trade deadline, the Oakland A’s were 25 games above .500, scoring more than 5 runs per game, and cruising toward a date with October. Having already gone “all in” by dealing prized prospect Addison Russell to … Continue reading →

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MLB Thoughts: Sept. 23

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Jason

On Opening Day, the Detroit Tigers boasted the 5th highest payroll in the majors. Kansas City, meanwhile, stood at #19. Despite a payroll delta of over $70 million, the Tigers and Royals are locked in a final-week battle for the … Continue reading →

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MLB Thoughts: Sept. 22

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Jason

We’re in the final week of the MLB regular season, which means the postseason is on deck. To whet your appetite, I offer you this one man show from Bryan Cranston: The regular season winding down means the final curtain … Continue reading →

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Things I Want to Remember, Vol. 26

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Jason

Time for my semi-regular installment of things I want to remember during this stage of parenting. Joshua came up to me the other day and said, “Hey, Dad. This is my Lego version of you.” I like it; it’s a … Continue reading →

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ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

Posted on August 23, 2014 by Jason
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Fifteen

Posted on August 14, 2014 by Jason

Fifteen years ago, I made a promise that changed my life. And fifteen years ago, I received a promise that continues to make me whole. ___________________ An anniversary is a way of marking time, a way of measuring the depth … Continue reading →

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Boyd Mountain

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Jason

We enjoyed a fantastic weekend with family at Boyd Mountain in Waynesville, NC. Here’s one of my favorite pictures from the weekend.

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The Church: An Outpost of Service and Love

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Jason

From James Bryan Smith in his book, The Good and Beautiful Community: Communities become others-centered when they are steeped in the narrative of the kingdom of God. They know that their community is an outpost of the Kingdom of God, … Continue reading →

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