Showing My Work
Taking inspiration from best-selling author Austin Kleon, I’ve set the goal of showing my work at least once a week here on my site. Here’s why and an ongoing list of those posts.
My 2022 Reading List
Thanks to a new system, I have set the goal of reading at least 11 books in 2022. Here's my list, with regular updates and reviews throughout the year.
Photo Highlights From the 2022 Pro Motocross Championship at Fox Raceway
After a year without attending a single race, I was excited to make the trek south to Fox Raceway for the 2022 Pro Motocross Championship season opener. Here are some of my favorite photos from the day.
3 Tips for Returning to Disneyland with Kids
After 20 years, it was time to return to Disneyland - this time with two kids - for fun-filled day. Here are three tips that helped us make the most of our day at the Happiest Place on Earth.
The Ultimate Formula 1 Experience
An unexpected phone call turns into an unforgettable weekend as I get to experience my very first Formula 1 race in Austin in VIP style!
Early Mornings, Beautiful Views and Good People on Bikes
With the first quarter of 2022 already behind us, I searched through hundreds of ride photos to select some of my favorites from the early morning rides, birthday rides and near-century rides of the last few months.
Uncovering A Novel: Finding Old Writings from my Dad
Decades-old floppy disks have been sent off to be inspected in hopes of uncovering old letters, stories, and a novel my dad wrote nearly 40 years ago. This post highlights that process, what the disks contain, and what’s to come.
The Best Camera Strap for Cycling
Keeping your camera secured to your back while riding can be a real challenge. With the PSBagworks Rider Strap you’ll never have to worry about this again. The camera stays put, yet remains easily accessible for those quick shots while on the go.
3 Things I Learned After 2,000 Days of Meditation with Headspace
This past Monday I hit 2,000 straight days of meditation with Headspace. After crossing this recent milestone I thought I would share a few learnings and tips I’ve picked up over the years.
5 Mac Apps to Make Life Easier
Getting a new computer is exciting. Setting up a new computer is not. These five simple macOS applications will improve your productivity and make using your Mac even more enjoyable.
Cycling Happy Hour
The cycling equivalent of happy hour is the coffee ride. Social and relaxed, they often bookend the day and feature a favorite drink, or two. It’s these coffee rides with friends that I look forward to the most.
Cycling Portaits
For the last six months, I've ridden with a Sony a6000 camera strapped to my back. From friends old and new, these are some of my favorite portraits from 2021.
My 2021 Reading List
After years of reading just a few books per year, I decided to set the goal of reading at least 10 throughout 2021. Here's my list.
Attempting 10,000 Feet of Climbing for the First Time
Seeing the incredible adventures my fellow cyclists were tackling motivated me to take on a challenge of my own - logging 10,000 feet of climbing in one ride.
My Meditation Journey With Headspace
I walked out of the room and around the corner to a bench overlooking one of the small valleys in Santa Barbara. The room I just left was at Serenity House where my Dad was in the final stages of his battle with cancer.
How Much of London Can You See in 3 Hours?
How much of London can you see in just three hours? Follow along as I try to fit in as many landmarks as possible in this iconic city.
My First Festive 500 Cycling Challenge
2018 marked my first crack at completing Rapha's annual "Festive 500" cycling challenge - bike a total of 500 kilometers (310.68 miles) throughout the 8 days between Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. Come along for the ride!
Going 2-Up on a Superbike in Austin
I've done some pretty intense stuff on a motorcycle so I didn't expect going 2-up on a superbike would really get my adrenaline flowing. I was wrong.