7 minutes | Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Somewhere between the Dr Pepper aisle and the checkout line, I realized our grocery cart was telling on us. This episode starts in a small rural grocery store and ends in a much bigger place— what it really means to be “the house.” The one kids linger in. The one that feels steady. The one where nobody’s hiding. Along the way, I share a few moments that changed how I see our home, our neighborhood, and the quiet responsibility that comes with having an open door. No big speeches. Just a real story about ordinary houses—and why they matter more than we think.