Shout-Outs and Own-Ups

When little league beats the conference room

Apr 13 • Hans Googer

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Chasing Frustration

On measuring the wrong thing for a very long time

Apr 6 • Hans Googer

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March 2026

Still Favoring the Leg

The knee healed. The fear didn't.

Mar 30 • Hans Googer

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Diabetic in Israel

What's the Hebrew 9-1-1?

Mar 23 • Hans Googer and Courtney Googer

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Joyful Martyrs

My favorite task is the one I assume you’ll hate.

Mar 16 • Hans Googer

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Always Welcome, Never Expected

My mom's best lesson lives on

Mar 9 • Hans Googer

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Sandpaper People

We all have them. . . and are changed by them

Mar 2 • Hans Googer

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February 2026

Being a Dad

How a terrible interview brought out the worst in me and a tearful rebuke

Feb 23 • Hans Googer

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It *is* a Big Deal

Even the small offenses matter

Feb 16 • Hans Googer

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Teenage Wisdom is Better Than Dad's

Our son made one of the most important decisions for our family—a decision I didn't want to make

Feb 9 • Hans Googer

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Balance is a Joke

Don't let whatabouts keep you from courage.

Feb 2 • Hans Googer

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January 2026

The Hard Work of Friendship

Why do men struggle to gain and maintain meaningful friendships?

Jan 26 • Hans Googer

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