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Mar 15, 2024

I’ve often heard people say that money can buy you anything, and while it's a topic of debate about whether it can buy happiness, many believe in its power to...

Mar 9, 2024

Here's the secret: Write down every worry you have. Every. Single. One. Your car might die. The promotion at work might go to Tina. You're scared of the sniffles. Whatever...

Mar 2, 2024

I vividly remember my first 100-mile race. As I approached mile 99, I was physically and mentally drained. My dream was to cross the finish line triumphantly, with friends cheering...

Feb 23, 2024

We recently took a family trip to Fiji. I shared details about our scuba diving adventures in last week's story. You can find it plus all past stories on my...

Feb 16, 2024

Sara came rushing into our villa “Honey! Honey!” she said. “I have the greatest news ever." “You found plant-based Cheez-its?” "They offer scuba certifications here!" My heart sank because of...

Feb 14, 2024

"I'm going to Bhutan," Sara said. "Bhutan?" I echoed. "Is that a new bakery? Do they have smoothies?" "No, Jesse," she said. "Bhutan is a country in the Himalayas. And...

Feb 9, 2024

In my 20s I wrote songs for pro sports teams... basically all of them. One of those was a song called "Salute" for the Broncos. Every time they scored the...

Feb 2, 2024

I used to love those multiple-choice tests in school. It meant that I had at least a 25% chance of getting it right. So anyway… The other day, I got...

Jan 26, 2024

I can’t explain it, but it works like magic. Ready? Here it is. Do something nice for someone and don’t tell a soul about it. Nobody. Not your mom, your...

Jan 19, 2024

In 2024, we're embarking on an exciting new angle here at Free Swim. Occasionally, we'll feature a Guest Swimmer(s) who will share their unique experiences and insights. Today, we're thrilled...

Jan 12, 2024

I've told you this before, but Living With a Seal started as a blog and then turned into a book. But before I decided to go to publishers, I talked...

Jan 5, 2024

Let’s pretend I’m hiring for a sales job at All Day Running Co. We need someone who will pound the pavement literally and metaphorically. Someone who will be creative and...