“If I can go home at the end of the day doing 51 percent more good than bad, I am doing okay.” For years, the hallways of Boerne Middle School North carried the familiar rhythm of adolescence. Students moved between classes with backpacks slung over their shoulders, laughing with friends, worrying about tests, and navigating … Read more
Over the past few months, I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about standards. Not the kind codified in rule books, but the kind we used to carry within us. The ones that shaped how we looked, spoke, worked, and lived. Somewhere along the way, we’ve let too many of them slip. When I was … Read more
Some lessons aren’t written in books. They aren’t found in classrooms, and they don’t come with degrees or gold stars. They’re passed down in quiet moments—on porches, in pickup trucks, or at the dinner table—when a father or mentor looks a boy in the eye and says, “This is how a man does it.” They’re … Read more
As the seasons change and the world around us bursts into life, I find myself reflecting on the concept of purpose. It’s a topic that resonates with many of us, especially as we navigate the responsibilities of work, family, and community. There’s something almost primal about the need to create, to build, and to leave … Read more
The narrative reflects on a young boy’s realization of his father’s sacrifices as an Air Force pilot during Career Day. It highlights the need for mentorship in the lives of young men, emphasizing the absence of male role models. The author calls for established men to mentor youth and encourages young men to seek guidance, fostering character and integrity.