This blog provides as much gratification as anything else I work on in life. Among the many fulfilling components, I derive great satisfaction from providing others with the platform to share their gifts.Heather Downey's gifts are many. Today, we illuminate her ability to prepare fresh, healthy, satisfying meals. More importantly, we learn about her "why." As you well … [Read more...]
Morning View
Here at Morning View, concrete lions provide sanctuary on either side of the road. The freedom fighter wanders the middle. Peculiar. A snails pace's the sweet spot. Just far enough away; she's not too loud. Still close enough to smell her. 50 years ago, the old man walked this path. Wandering. Dreaming. … [Read more...]
Feeling It
We often discuss mining the answer to the question "why?" I believe in this concept wholeheartedly and can't overstate it.I'm also fascinated by human behavior. You know my distaste for small talk by now, but I love to learn about the people I meet and connect with. I want to know why they do what they do. This is especially interesting to me when a conversation partner … [Read more...]
Alcohol and Training
Drinking alcohol and training for performance and lean tissue are not mutually exclusive. In this post, I'll be sharing why whiskey, weight training, muscle building and fat burning can harmoniously exist. I'll also be breaking down why more expensive doesn't necessarily mean tastier when it comes to liquor. Let's roll.If you've been following this blog, you probably … [Read more...]
Solitude
We talk all the time around here about the value of rest and recovery. We know how critical time off is to emerge with stronger muscles and healthier tissue. We also know what the optimal recipe is - stop training, sleep, eat.We grasp that philosophy for recovery from physical exertion, but what do we do to recover from mental exertion? Our recipes for recharging from our … [Read more...]