Category Archives: The Monthly Reflection (2020-2024)

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”

A few weeks ago, I traveled to South Africa with 22 Villanova MBA classmates and faculty for our Global Practicum Capstone. The Capstone course puts business students in a brief study abroad program so we can see culture, industry, and history from a different angle. The immersive experience intends to be as entertaining as itContinue reading “March 2020: A lesson from Africa”

When the chopper fell into the hill, my heart fell inside my chest I couldn’t fathom that our generation’s best would be laid down to rest It was one of those JFK days, you won’t forget where you were I turned on ESPN, and the rest of the day was a blur 5 rings, 2Continue reading “February 2020: Mamba Mentality”

I don’t recommend taking a 1 year old on a cross country flight just for the hell of it. There’s something about sitting still and staying quiet that doesn’t work well with toddlers on crowded planes. But depending on what’s waiting for you at your destination, the trip might be worth it. The truth is,Continue reading “January 2020: Feeling right at home”