6:00 AM Without the use of an alarm clock, I get up within 10 minutes of 6 am each morning, take a pill to combat my hypothyroidism, and drink 20 oz. of a morning cocktail consisting of filtered water, fresh squeezed lemon juice from 1/6-1/4 of a lemon (depending on size), and a dash of … Continue reading Owning My Day
Category: Personal History
I Might Blow Out a Knee
Although I have skied several times over the last decade, I have always been alone until last week. We met some friends in Taos, NM to enjoy a week of hiking, New Mexican craft beer, and some fine dining around Taos. I also had to throw some jiu jitsu practice in at 7000 feet (quite … Continue reading I Might Blow Out a Knee
I’m Addicted to My Smartphone
My Addiction Tonight, Erin and I attended a dinner for the Kappa Mu Epsilon inductee ceremony. Before we went to our table, I slipped my phone into my coat pocket and hung my coat at the door instead of taking my coat to the table. During the course of our evening, I reached for my … Continue reading I’m Addicted to My Smartphone
Bull and Son: A Story of Slowing Down and Enjoying Life
Sometime when I was a junior in high school, I was at an airport with my mom, dad, and Himar, the foreign exchange student who stayed with us that academic year. It was getting close to boarding time, and Himar and I were both almost jumping up and down with excitement. "They're boarding, they're boarding! … Continue reading Bull and Son: A Story of Slowing Down and Enjoying Life
Ragbrai Over the Years
The Big Question, and the Great Answer!Next week, I will begin what will hope to be my seventh full Ragbrai experience. Before I hit the road, I thought it would be fun to look back at some of the fun times we've had over the years.2009Our first Ragbrai in 2009 went from Council Bluffs to … Continue reading Ragbrai Over the Years
