a few thoughts on falling in waterMy mom gives me a surfing lesson for my thirty-second birthday. We’re in Costa Rica, where she and my stepdad are building their dream…Feb 21, 202032Feb 21, 202032
Published ineffective oxygensleep on the floorThere’s a Lumineers song that’s become my anthem. The first verse goes like this:May 4, 20199May 4, 20199
Published ineffective oxygenfocus and scanI leave the house at 7:30am and drive to the Looney Bean, where I order a breakfast burrito, a large coffee, and a raspberry oatmeal…May 4, 20192May 4, 20192
Published ineffective oxygenis this what it feels like?I arrive at the Pine Creek trailhead at 8:30am.May 4, 20191May 4, 20191
Published ineffective oxygenit’s a bad dream we’re not having anymore…and now I’m not breaking the train’s just shaking and I’ve never made it here before …it’s a long life full of long nights and it’s not…Apr 2, 20191Apr 2, 20191
Dear Steven Spielberg: Virtual women (were supposed to) have curves*Warning: I have made only a half-assed attempt to avoid serious Ready Player One spoilers in the following missive.Mar 25, 201822Mar 25, 201822
Published ineffective oxygen“not today”You learn all kinds of things about someone in the backcountry.Nov 3, 201724Nov 3, 201724
It’s up to you: What I learned at Inbound 2017On the opening night of Inbound, I ran off a plane, through the Boston airport, and straight up to a rough yellow curb, where a T bus…Oct 9, 201716Oct 9, 201716
Published inTech for CampaignsWhat is Tech for Campaigns?Tech for Campaigns (TFC) is a community where world class tech talent meets progressive and centrist political campaigns in need of skilled…Jul 6, 20172Jul 6, 20172
Death Ride 2014Throwback to last year’s Death Ride! Round 2 goes down this weekend…Jul 6, 20152Jul 6, 20152
Wildflower Relay: Loving my bikeI have a long history of growing overly attached to various inanimate objects. It started when I was about eight, with our family’s…May 4, 201511May 4, 201511
Four habits of nice people in carsI ride my bike for fun. Nothing ruins my day like rude people in cars. And nothing makes my day like nice people in cars.Feb 8, 20152Feb 8, 20152
Published inHuman PartsCarbon MoonOutside our motel room door, the Sierra air hits me in the face like the snap of a rubber band. The parking lot is a sheet of ice…Jan 6, 20158Jan 6, 20158