Author: keithbook

I have heard a powerful quote from my friend Mort Melman sensei (by Friedrich Nietzsche) that always struck me deeply: “You are what you hate.” At first, the words felt […]

My mom wasn’t someone you underestimated—especially not when she was behind the wheel of her green 1969 Dodge Charger. I was about fourteen years old when she took over the […]

I had a conversation recently that stuck with me. Someone close to me was venting—angry about their friend, frustrated by the choices that person was making. You could feel the […]

I was taught that it’s better to be ten minutes early than one minute late.” Anyone else think the same? Punctuality isn’t just a habit for me—it’s how I’m wired. […]

I found myself reflecting on the profound words of Toby Keith’s song, “Don’t Let the Old Man In,” on Tuesday morning. Despite already posting for the early morning, the song’s […]

In the heart of Port Isabel, where the sun kisses the sea each morning, my wife Melody and I have embarked on an 80-day journey filled with introspection, chaos, serenity, […]

Growing up, I always felt small—in size, in presence, and in the world around me. At just three years old, I battled spinal meningitis, an illness that nearly killed me […]

The morning sun broke over South Padre Island, casting a golden glow on the Gulf waters. It was an early start—9 AM sharp—as we arrived at the beach once again, […]