Newport Beach, California, 1987. I had just finished a surf at 54th street and starvation ensued. We parked by the famous Frog House and sauntered into an establishment that served up what would be the best Calzone I have ever had in my life! I am sure that my starvation played a key role in... Continue Reading →
Ten years ago, security cameras are something that I would have never considered for my home (due to the complexity of installation and the expense). When Dropcam came along, it solved the problem of hardwiring a security camera and made it simple. I purchased a Dropcam (now Nest) a few years ago so I can... Continue Reading →
Happy Thanksgiving! It has been three beautiful years since I posted about what I am thankful for. One of my biggest gifts in life is being grateful. Being grateful for me is akin to being the richest person on the planet. Being grateful is happiness. Being grateful is love. Being grateful is free. Being grateful... Continue Reading →
Former Running Back for the Seattle Seahawks (current RB for the Oakland Raiders), Marshawn Lynch, has gained notoriety for dodging the media. Time after time he would ignore the media's self-serving questions and remain silent. The few times he would speak, he would often say, "I'm just bout that action boss." His statement says a... Continue Reading →
For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to have a camper van. Driving the coast to explore surf breaks, wander the US National Parks, fly fish the many streams we have and just all around good times has been calling my name for years. In June of this year, I decided to... Continue Reading →
I just returned from viewing the Solar Eclipse and I wanted to quickly jot down some thoughts. First of all, David Baron's Ted Talk on the Solar Eclipse is spot on (thank you SJV). It is something that everyone has to witness. If I could summarize the experience, I would say that such an event will... Continue Reading →
Six years ago I bought a longboard off of Craigslist. It was a Robert August Precision longboard, 9'6" in length. I bought it from a salty sea princess who lived on a boat in Gig Harbor. She kept the board on the deck of her ship, perhaps a reminder of her better days. In any... Continue Reading →
Usain Bolt is not the world's best sprinter either so wipe that smile off of your face home fry. We will never know who the world's best sprinter or world's best swimmer is because the majority of the world's population does not have the means to compete in the Olympics. Don't be all mad Michael Phelps,... Continue Reading →
I can, kinda. I have been wanting to keep better tabs on the live concerts I have seen for many years. In addition to being daunting, it was equally frustrating because I know I am leaving out shows. That said, I think I have done a pretty good job with remembering most of them. If... Continue Reading →
Mark, thank you so very very much for allowing me to have a guest post on your most amazing of blogs. I have been a fan of yours for a long time and especially enjoyed your post on Surviving Road Rage. Now listen to me Mark, because I am going to give you some solid... Continue Reading →
Life is SoCray 