Just so I can say that I didn’t let the entire month of November go by without placing a few semi-coherent ramblings on this outlet, I turn here today to pay homage to the random ponderings that have filled my mind of late. Oddly enough, I’ve found myself thinking in axioms. Recalling (and in some [...]
It’s been a struggle. Finding a topic of inspiration fitting of the theme this blog was founded upon. Inspired originally by a cross-country journey and mobile office experiment, I landed on the name Pink Plus or Minus because it harkened back to the moment of perhaps the most emotionally confused time one can imagine: hovering [...]
My son turns 8 next week. And he doesn’t know how to tie his own shoes.
Let’s be honest. Some folks reading that sentence will think that’s just horrifying. Others think it’s pretty hilarious. Others don’t see why it really matters.
It’s just one of many examples of things parents are supposed to teach their [...]
There’s a growing trend bubbling under the radar that brings me great hope. It is a trend where diverse interests are coming together for the good of our coastal communities and marine resources. I am hopeful that we are seeing the slow demise of singular-focused groups with finite vision charging up the mountain with an [...]
Turning 36 isn’t exactly a milestone. It’s old enough to remember when I used to think 36 is SUPER old. But it’s also young enough to understand that it totally isn’t.
If nothing else, birthdays are as good enough a reason as any to take stock of where you are in your life. What choices [...]
It used to be that the biggest challenge in the online universe was simply building a website. Tools have emerged to make that hurdle inconsequential to most. Having a website is like having a phone number. It’s just a necessity with a relatively low-pain threshold for entry. At least relative to 1999.
Today the headache in [...]
I’ve primarily stayed clear of discussing fisheries issues on this blog. Mostly because the issues are so deeply complicated that they deserve more than passing lip service or emotional platitudes. But I’ve been knee deep in commercial fishing for five months now, sitting in meetings with environmental groups and government agencies, listening to charter boat [...]
In celebrating my 14th wedding anniversary yesterday, it occurred to me that another anniversary simply flew under the radar a couple weeks ago. Namely, the anniversary of our original journey and the launch of this blog.
Much has changed since June 18, 2009 when we packed up our car, rented out our house and hit [...]
I challenge anyone to find a better way to kick off a fabulous summer evening than reconnecting with an old friend and meeting a new one under the alter of a two-headed baby cow while enjoying peanut butter curry ice cream.
Seriously. I dare you.
Jon, Jim and I hit San Fran last night, [...]
Generally speaking, I hate to lose. I’m a fairly competitive person who enjoys setting goals and then crushing them. Adrenaline is my preferred drug of choice and a healthy ambiance of chaos is rather appealing to me.
But when I lost a two mile beach run race yesterday, I have never been more happy.
Why? [...]
