“It’s like everyone tells a story about themselves inside their own head.

That story makes you what you are. We build ourselves out of that story.”

– Patrick Rothfuss, American fantasy author

“Excuse me, gentlemen,” he said. “Might I have a few minutes of your time?”

My son Kyle and I were making our way through a crowded street in downtown Nashville when we got approached by a homeless man. His clothes were tattered and dirty, and he was painfully gaunt. It was early evening, and country bands were performing in nearly every venue. It was difficult to hear over the din – a cacophony of twang and crying vocals.   

“I must say y’all both have awfully nice shirts and hats.”

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