Is it even #collegegameday day if you’re not smoking all of your tailgating food?

Have I mentioned that I have the best coworkers in the world? Thank you Tonya Thornhill for surprising me with my first pumpkin spice latte of the season! Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions Starbucks

Never underestimate the power of a handwritten note! Thank you Darcus Breneman for keeping this tradition alive. You made my day! Rich Weller

Got to hang out with two celebrities today! Lincoln Jones from First Bank and Leo the Lion from Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions.

What a game! Go #Colts!

LOVED being a part of the Top of Virginia Regional Chamber's 2025-2026 CLP Kickoff session! What a wonderful group of community builders! #LeadershipDevelopment

Maybe it’s the old man in me talking, but I’m not a fan of the new Muppet themed Count Chocula cereal boxes. Stick with the cartoon characters, General Mills! 

What we lack in golf skills, we make up for in looks!

Check out my appearance on Page Break podcast with Rich and Brian! #author #authorlife #FaithOverFear #faithbooks youtu.be/4FeYI3txBrk?si… via YouTube

Rule #1 of Leadership Summit panel discussions: Surround yourself with people way smarter than you!

Clean bill of health for Maple’s annual wellness exam. Now it’s time for us to split a McDonald's ice cream cone to celebrate! #PuppyLove

Not only is Lisa Herndon the best emcee in the business, she’s also quick to lend a hand when I have no clue how to attach my lavalier mic!🎤 #speakerproblem #speakerlife #emcee

I always love my time with the Winchester City Snow Team. Even with Justin Hall trying to toss me into a loader mounted snowblower, this group is family! #leadership #leadershipskills #LeadershipDevelopment

28 years ago, Angie officially stopped looking for someone better. Happy Anniversary!

What are the odds of running into your ring bearer on your wedding anniversary 28 years later? 

If I'm remembered for only one thing in this life, I hope it's how my good friend Aaron Weakley described me in this quick clip from his sermon last week.

What was said: “Smile.” What we heard: “Give your best 80s pro wrestling tag team pose!” Mark Sasser

Never underestimate the power of encouragement. The world needs it now more than ever. 

Happy Halloween from Alonzo and his zombie friends! (Illustration compliments of Mark Sasser, from our award-winning book, My Next Door Neighbor is a Zombie!)