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Countdown to Father’s Day: Gift Guide pt. 3
Day 3 of my week-long countdown to dad and today I give you a gift that Don Draper would certainly approve. If your dad is a classy dude who enjoys a fine cigar and a whiskey on the rocks, then go...
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Countdown to Father’s Day: Gift Guide pt. 4
Countdown to Father’s Day: Gift Guide pt. 4 Day 4 of my week-long gift guide and today I’m bringing it home. Literally, these are a few options for your dad to add some class / relaxation / design...
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Sky’s Out Thighs Out
I was having a healthy debate with some friends at work the other day about the appropriate length of shorts on men. I guess I didn’t realize until recently that my shorts have been creeping up ever...
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summer sleep
I don’t know about you but sleeping is one of my favorite things. What feeling is better than collapsing into your own bed? And what is more difficult than forcing yourself to leave that comfort in...
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KISS
Keep it simple, stupid. Okay okay I’m really sorry! I don’t think you’re stupid. Not in the slightest. Not even a little bit. In fact, I think you’re really incredibly super awesome because you’re on...
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“Sweater” Weather
This is probably one of the weirdest times of year, wardrobe wise. We’ve been doing summer for a while now so those tank tops, shorts, etc. are routine bordering on monotonous. I’m not knockin’ summer...
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Psychology of Color
I’ve always loved the psychology of color; the notion that what you wear influences how others perceive you. I’m in a grey phase so I scoured the interwebs to try and find a consensus on grey. The...
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Don’t Drop The Soap
What kind of soap do you use in the shower – liquid or solid? I’ve been a bar soap guy for the most part, carefully crafting precise dexterity over the years so as never to drop the soap. I have yet...
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Caterpillars
I was once playing a variation of Heads Up! (describe a word without using the word itself) and a friend of mine uttered the most poetic string of words I have ever heard: “The furry caterpillars that...
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Proud Brother
I spent last weekend in Dallas and it was such a delightful reminder that I have some pretty awesome brothers. My two younger bros are off making their own very unique marks on the world. My youngest...
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Booted
I don’t care what the thermometer says. It’s fall. For anyone in Southern CA, for the record, the thermometer says 100 degrees. I know! Unacceptable. Luckily I escaped to the mountains for the long...
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Because Michelle Obama Said So
Fitness is an important part of overall feelings of happiness and fulfillment. Sure it might suck going to the gym after work or getting up a little early on Saturday to go for a hike or jog – but how...
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How To: Happy Face
I was in a bad place. I was burning out. Little things that shouldn’t even phase me were bringing me to the brink of tears and mental collapse. It felt like the world was crushing my soul....
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Going Japanese
It’s bitten again. The travel bug has a voracious appetite for my flesh. And my wallet. Luckily I have a seasoned travel pal who is literally down for anything. My friend Sarah is quite possibly the...
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10-4 Good Buddy
Okay I’m gonna get a little sappy and reflective for a second. Feel free to go “aaawwwww” at the end of my ramblings here. That’s allowed. – Perhaps one of the most important things I’ve learned from...
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Colors of Tsukiji
I’m a sucker for a good open air market. What better way to get elbow to elbow with a throng of locals and tourists alike. The Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo is home to the world’s largest wholesale...
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Why Travel?
Why travel? What’s the point? It’s expensive and scary and you feel inept fumbling around an unfamiliar city. Well, if that’s how you feel then you’re definitely missing the point. And here’s where...
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Flippin’ Your Fins You Don’t Get Too Far
Legs are required for jumping, dancing Strolling along down a … What’s that word again? Streeeeeeet AKA – use those legs and get out there :) I wanted to expand on a thought I mentioned in an earlier...
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Mighty
It’s officially the holiday season (yay!) so you know what that means – the inevitable holiday feasts and sweet treats and cocktails. And then BAM! you’ve gotten soft. Don’t get me wrong, I love soft....
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My Issue With Statement Sweaters
I’m still riding the high of a nice long vacation but now that I’m back stateside I’ve had a chance to appreciate the adventure with a little perspective. We live in a crazy world and there’s plenty...
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