Category Archives: 2020 Reflections

There were no large crowds of supporters packed along the Ben Franklin Parkway.  Instead, a few good friends were spread out along the Radnor Trail.  There were no live bands, corporate sponsors, hospitality tents, or clusters of runners.  It was just a relatively quiet Sunday with the occasional jogger or dog walker passing by everyContinue reading “December 2020: A makeshift marathon”

There wasn’t anything spectacular about the morning of November 8th, 2020. I tiptoed past Jack’s bassinet on my way to get breakfast going in the kitchen. With the eggs and bacon beginning to sizzle, I looked out at the pond and the pile of colorful leaves that had fallen around the perimeter. My moment ofContinue reading “November 2020: A vision for 30”

As we approach Election Day, I’ve been thinking a lot about the lessons I’ve learned from my mom. I’ve taken stock of the principles that she instilled in me. I’ve reflected on the values that she taught me to look for in a spouse, a friend, and a leader. So as I filled out myContinue reading “October 2020: Mama raised us better”

Meet Jack Anthony Janiec. I just met him a week ago so I don’t know him all that well yet, but after spending some time with him he seems like a pretty chill dude and the ladies think he’s adorable. So if you’re a little stressed out right about now, I’m here to give youContinue reading “September 2020: A shot of Jack”

Jordan- Our new car reminds me of our relationship. As I look in the rear view mirror, I think about how far we’ve come. As I look out at the road ahead, I’m excited about what awaits us. As I look at the design of the 2019 Honda Pilot Elite, I see a symbol ofContinue reading “August 2020: Car Shopping”

After spending a hot July with a pregnant wife, a teething toddler, and a stressed out America, I couldn’t help but notice a common thread between the three.  We’re all going through some serious growing pains! All month I witnessed signs of daily discomfort whether it was Jordan getting internally kicked in the small intestine byContinue reading “July 2020: Growing Pains”

No matter where you stand on issues of policing, protesting, and racism, we can all agree that we have work to do as a nation. And no matter how much progress that you feel we’ve made since the first Juneteenth 155 years ago, it’s clear that too many people still don’t feel safe, heard, orContinue reading “June 2020: I’m part of the problem”

My weekly drive down Lancaster Ave from Vanguard to Villanova always allowed just enough time to reflect on a few important questions: -At the end of a busy work day, is it worth going? -If I’m going, how can I make the most of my experience? -And if I’m trying to make the most ofContinue reading “May 2020: Graduation”

These last two years have made me keenly aware of the subtle things that make moms so special. I’ve benefitted from these subtle things my entire life, but seeing Jordan operate the Mom game has reminded me how amazing our mothers really are. Jordan- thank you for doing all of the little things. It’s theContinue reading “Bonus: Mother’s Day 2020”

The other day, I heard the quote, “We cannot control what happens to us, but we can control the way we respond.” It made me think about the following questions: When we look back at April 2020, how will we remember it? Will we remember the crisis, or the special moments, or the recovery inContinue reading “April 2020: April showers bring May flowers”