Green can't fade the blue, 1/2 the world from Red. The bottomless and dark.Too tame, too warm. Tepid. Tropical.Music and volume immaterial.She can move her hips, tango or slam. No stranger to a mosh pit.Pacifists needn't apply, claims Venice ShorelineTravel north, beautiful baby to the left, a moon mirror.Still angry, thrashing. A shining, slashing … [Read more...]
Road Trippin’
Binging as night settles.My seductive drug of choice.Pitch black beach dirt back road crunches. Battles crickets.Climbing, 12 seconds at a timeSpeedballs.Zero visibility, angry waves my eyes, an epic fix.Sobering thoughts of a dangerous Hawaiian crash, steer clear, caffeineAnother hit? Another hill.No heart rate variabilityA passionate love … [Read more...]
Mornings Matter
What you do when you first wake up matters.Athletes who I've worked or played with often ask about the ideal breakfast for fuel in the offseason. There isn't necessarily a one size fits all approach to breakfast. My go to menu is purple sweet potatoes, 5 whole eggs over medium, a full package of maitake mushrooms and black coffee. During Spring Training, I stay flexible, … [Read more...]
Style Matters
It absolutely makes sense to pour resources and research into creating a work environment and office space to inspire creativity and collaboration. Much like a comfortable, high-quality bed improves sleep, the modern office space should improve productivity at work and by extension, enjoyment of life.Companies are seeking ways to improve employee efficiency and retention. … [Read more...]
Chipping Away at Traditions
Hunting for opportunities to step away from traditional pairings to simply explore what tastes good and makes us feel strong seems like a worthwhile exercise for us to engage in regularly. Lots of upside, little down.Earlier this week, I wrapped up a long work and needed a clean meal to wrap the night. I found myself stopping at the bar at the Vig in downtown Phoenix, just … [Read more...]