Pay the Farmer
Today marks 10 years since I moved to Denver. I was lured here by friendships that began at an Applebee’s in Iowa. Friendships are incredible, but they don’t equal jobs, and I needed one because I was running out of … Read More
You Must Sleep For Your Life
Last week, I spoke at a conference in our nation’s capital about “Taking Care of Your Badass Self.” One of the topics that I cover in this seminar is sleep. Minutes before my presentation, I heard a common phrase that … Read More
Sime’s “Stick to Your Ribs” Oatmeal
“Just eat it. It sticks to your ribs,” my mom said as she dished out heaping spoonfuls of oatmeal into six bowls. When you are a single mother with six kids, you buy foods that fill you up for as … Read More
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You’ve Winterized Your Car, But What About You?
Have you seen signs for “winterizing” your car yet? Although the unseasonably warm weather might have helped you to forget, winter is coming (at least the snow and ice, but hopefully no fire or Night King). And just like winterizing … Read More
How To Avoid Rookie Mistakes On Turkey Day
Like most Americans, I enjoy Thanksgiving. We rejoice in a day where we eat to the point of explosion and not feel guilty about it. For much of my life, I was the guy who went past that point into … Read More
Why I Think About Beavers When I Run
Last Friday I celebrated the end of the week with a happy hour… run. My run took me along the Cherry Creek trail, which ambles along a river through the heart of Denver. When I tell people that I run … Read More
Don’t Mind the Dentist, Be Mindful
No one loves a dentist visit, unless you like suffering—and I do. But not the kind of suffering that involves someone jamming tools into my mouth. Here’s what I do love: Every dentist visit allows me a chance to … Read More