This carefully maintained dock holds a growing collection of the written word. Here, you’ll find thought provoking articles, unique stories, private letters, personal notes, deep musings, and occasionally, even poetry. Much of the content here has never been shared publicly. For whatever reason, some pieces were tucked away by the writer for years. Now, it’s all available for you.
Most opportunities aren’t lost because someone said no — they’re lost because we never followed up. Tami Nantz breaks down the simple principles behind a well-timed follow-up: keep it short, assume good intentions, add value instead of pressure, and know when to close the loop gracefully. Because sometimes opportunity won’t knock twice — but it does answer a follow-up.
Have you ever listened to someone tell a story and felt like you were right there with them — you could picture the room, hear the laughter, and almost smell what was cooking in the kitchen? That’s not magic. That’s the power of details. In this post, Tami Nantz shows you how a few simple, specific touches can turn an ordinary memory into something your family can truly see and feel.
Have you ever noticed how easy it is to tell a story out loud — and how hard it suddenly feels to write it down? You can sit at the kitchen table surrounded by family and share a memory that has everyone laughing or leaning in close. But put a blank page in front of you, and suddenly everything feels stiff and impossible. The good news? Your family isn’t looking for a polished book. They’re looking for you — and Tami Nantz shows you exactly how to give them that.
Andy Andrews sits down with Walt Merrell — author, trial lawyer, and one of the most compelling storytellers you’ve probably never heard of — for a conversation that is equal parts hilarious and genuinely eye-opening. Underneath the laughs is something every writer needs to hear: the difference between someone who can write and someone who can story — and why that gap is the whole ballgame.
Sometimes the page is just rude. You sit down with good intentions and nothing happens — the screen stays blank, your brain checks out, and your keyboard might as well be a brick wall. Sound familiar? Most writers — beginners and seasoned ones alike — hit this wall more often than they’d like to admit. Feeling stuck isn’t a sign something’s wrong. It’s just part of the process. In this piece, Tami Nantz walks through five practical, pressure-free ways to get the words moving again. No magical inspiration required.
There’s something timeless about coloring Easter eggs—but what if the most beautiful colors weren’t in a box, but already in your kitchen? In this thoughtful piece by Tami Nantz, discover the quiet science and unexpected beauty behind natural dyes, from avocado skins to red cabbage. It’s simple, a little surprising, and a gentle reminder that ordinary things often hold more possibility than we realize.
Most people think the secret to winning more business is a better pitch. A sharper hook. More confidence. More persuasion. But what if the real problem isn’t how you’re selling — it’s that nobody actually understands what you’re saying? There’s a reason some communicators earn trust almost instantly while others talk in circles and wonder why people tune out. Tami Nantz cuts through the noise with a simple principle that changes the way you write, speak, and show up in business. And once you see it, you can’t unsee it.
Most people think of manners as a matter of preference — something families either care about or don’t. But Andy Andrews makes a compelling case that the way we raise our children to treat other people has consequences that reach far beyond the dinner table. What he’s discovered about the connection between awareness, respect, and opportunity may permanently change the way you think about something you assumed you already understood. And the title isn’t just a catchy phrase — it’s a principle with real-world proof behind it.
Bill Belichick won six Super Bowls—and still missed being a first-ballot Hall of Famer by a single vote. How does that happen? The answer is a lesson every parent needs to teach their children: Talent will get you noticed, but relationships will determine how far you ultimately rise.