Expedition Portal has just published a great article on cycle touring the Philipines with photos by Justin Coffey–who also contributed the surf photos and videos for this site. I first saw Justin’s photos on his surfing blog (highly recommended, especially any of the videos) and learned that we surfed some of the same beaches. I was the kook […]
Making Time
Distance Running – blocking off time to work
I’ve been following Ginger Runner as he’s trained for the Cascade Crest 100 mile ultra. [1] I run trails, but nowhere near distances like that, and I’m kind of fascinated by what it takes to run for that long. I found the instruction packet put together by the race organizers and about half of that consist of tips […]
Chris Burden, Endurance Artist, Dies at 69
I still remember as a very young artist being shocked to find out that many of the pieces that were a big influence on me–Sampson, All the Submarines, 5 Day Locker Piece–were all by the same guy. I must not have been a very close reader. (And I had the same experience years later with […]
Your Calendar is a Horror Movie
You look at your calendar, and while you can see your appointments, you know there is something ominous just off-screen. You’re not sure exactly what it is, or when it’s gonna bite you, but you know it’s just a matter of time. That’s how most people experience their schedules: as ominous obligations soon to confront them. But a […]
Do Less
Perceived vs Actual Freedom The problem we’re all wresting with can be stated in many ways… “I’m too busy” “I don’t have time” “I’m making commitments I can’t keep” …but another way to think about the problem may be the difference between our “perceived” freedom and our actual freedom. That is, we perceive—we believe—that we […]