This episode started as a continuation of a series — and then it shifted.

What began as reflections on small, everyday interactions slowly turned into something deeper: a conversation about irritation, presence, and the moments that ask more of us than we planned to give.

In this episode, I talk through why Parts Two and Three of The Face ended up living in the same space, and what happens when humor gives way to awareness. Not answers. Not solutions. Just noticing what these moments might be teaching us — even when we don’t feel ready for the lesson.

This one wandered a bit. And maybe it needed to.

Thanks for listening.

Just something I was thinking about.

In Part One of a three-part series, Andy talks about “The Face” — that unexplainable thing that causes complete strangers to tell him their entire life story in grocery lines, gas stations, churches, and anywhere else he’s just trying to mind his business. Funny, relatable, and unexpectedly meaningful, this episode looks at oversharing, human connection, and the stories people carry with them.

Somewhere between the third meme and the 47th “recommended for you,” I realized I didn’t even know what I was looking for. In this episode, I’m taking a lighthearted look at doom-scrolling, distraction, and the strange comfort of getting lost online. If you’ve ever said “one more scroll” and lied to yourself… this one’s for you.

A gentle reminder that not every day has to be extraordinary. In this episode, I reflect on the quiet value of ordinary days — and why simply “having a day” is sometimes exactly what we need.

“There’s more going on in the world than the noise we get hit with every day.”

What’s in this episode:

• Why I started writing these little reflections
• How this podcast grew out of that
• Slowing down long enough to notice the small things
• Finding a quiet moment in a loud world

This first episode is simple — just me talking about where all of this comes from and what I hope you get out of it. No production, no polish, just a place to pause for a few minutes and breathe.

What to expect going forward: Short episodes with stories, everyday moments, small lessons, and the kinds of thoughts that usually stay in my head until I write them down. Casual, honest, and meant to feel like sitting on a porch with a friend at the end of a long day.

Thanks for listening. More coming soon.