Merry Christmas from New York. The family and I ran away for Christmas and find ourselves in New York City. This may be the greatest city in the world (with all respect to my home town of San Francisco, also quite awesome). We are in search of snow and wonder. I think we will get... Continue Reading →
30 Degrees At Launch
Today was the coldest day of my bike commuting adventure. I started this past summer and rode with temperatures over 100 degrees. Today the temperature was steady at 30 degrees. For many that is not cold, but for us Californians yea that is cold. It was the best ride so far. The rule I adopted... Continue Reading →
Purgatory, Heaven and the Gridiron
This past week I read that Bobby Petrino was hired as the football coach at Western Kentucky. Within a couple of days I watched the California High School Football Championship - NorCal vs. SoCal. Two football stories, one involving a coach working to rebuild his career, living in purgatory. The other coach reminding us what... Continue Reading →
Not Enough Angels
Dedicated to the children and their brave protectors lost in Newtown, Connecticut. Not Enough Angels As I step into my day, a fog rolls across my feet and a cold wind touches my face. My journey begins into the unknown. Yet no worries, an Angel watches over me. Of this I want to believe. No harm today,... Continue Reading →
Product of the Year!
Just something fun for the middle of the week ... I came across this on the web today. As (1) a daily bike commuter and (2) at times a silly guy, I must have this product. With all the high-tech gizmos out there, here is a product made from wood, rubber bands and a coconut shell. ... Continue Reading →
My First Love … The Hobbit
The Hobbit Movie comes out this week. I am taking this occasion to respond to an award nomination months ago from David at Lead.Learn.Live. His site is the place to go daily for some inspiration and fun. Back in September he nominated me for the Booker Award. I love to read and thought... Continue Reading →