It’s been a while since I’ve written here, and honestly, that’s kind of the theme these days. Life keeps moving, and we just keep moving with it.
Lately, I’ve found myself in this really reflective headspace. Maybe it’s watching Quinn grow as an athlete and a student. In the gym, she’s learning that success isn’t just about strength or flexibility. It’s emotional resilience, heart, grit, and the kind of quiet determination that shows up when no one else is watching. That mindset is translating into school too. She’s wrapping up her first year of middle school with straight A’s. Honestly, I couldn’t be prouder.
Then there’s Chase, who completely stole the show as Lucas Beineke in his middle school’s performance of The Addams Family. His commitment to learning the music, developing his character, and fully stepping into that role… it was something else. His duet with Wednesday makes me smile just thinking about it.
At home, Karen and I have been playing our ongoing roles as Mr. and Mrs. Fix It. She tackled a serious repair at the Coroco roastery, completely tearing apart and rebuilding a major piece of machinery. Meanwhile, I’ve been checking things off the never-ending home to-do list. We’re closing in on our 26th wedding anniversary this summer, and as fate would have it, this year’s “gift” is a brand-new pool heater. Because nothing says romance like calling 911 while your pool equipment catches fire. Karen spotted it first, thankfully, and while she was on the phone with emergency services, I was sprinting around the house shutting off gas lines. You know… normal anniversary season stuff.
On the business side, RK Digital is growing steadily, and in the best way. What makes it so rewarding is that many of the clients I work with aren’t just clients. They’re people I’ve known for 10, 15, even 20 years. They’re friends who’ve become family, and we get to do meaningful work together. Taking on Maaco has been a fun challenge — lots of creative, analytical, and strategic layers — but the best part? I’m doing it with a great friend. We both get that life gets hectic, and some days it’s okay to say, “Hey, let’s push this to tomorrow.” No stress. No ego. Just mutual respect and trust.
On top of that, we’ve just launched two new client websites, and seeing their vision come to life online is always a great reminder of why I love this work.
And because I clearly needed one more thing to juggle, I recently knocked out updates to both my Google Ads Certification and Email Marketing Certification. Just one more way to keep learning and stay sharp.
So yeah… life’s busy. But it’s good. We’re always moving forward. Sometimes with a plan. Sometimes with duct tape and adrenaline. But always forward.
