David Lightburn

Life, Lightburns, and the Pursuit of Happiness


Family

  • Why We Grade Our Marriage

    It’s a Thursday and our favorite sushi spot is bustling. My wife and I sit down and each order a glass of wine. After soaking in the silence of a dinner without the fighting of kids, we begin. I slide a piece of paper over to Ginger with the letter ‘D.’*  “You graded our marriage Continue reading

  • The Snickers Theory

    This is a story about Snickers and how it’s kept us happily married for 20 years. Before I set the scene, you should know that my wife is one of the sweetest people alive.  We were newly married and whenever she went on a grocery run she’d come back with a “happy” – a little Continue reading

  • Embrace the Contact

    For the past two years, I’ve had the privilege of coaching my daughter and her friends on their middle school basketball team. It’s been such a fun journey, not just for the girls, but for our entire family. Not only did we create many great memories, but one constant encouragement I used while coaching – Continue reading