Ah skateboarding. The sport that continues to be a big part of my life even though I don’t know how to do it. Zephyr in the 1970s My …
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Paul Van Doren Is Our People
The last time I wrote about a shoe entrepreneur was in October 2018 after reading Phil Knight’s Shoe Dog – a memoir that chronicled his …
Pro Snowboarder Kelly Clark’s “Inspired”
I’ve read and reviewed countless books over the years, but Kelly Clark’s Inspired is the first one since publishing my own book. While I’ve …
I Wrote A Book!
Almost seven years ago, when Wookie’s season pass was suspended for creating and hosting the most notorious snowboard event in Colorado …
Six Things Becoming A Parent Has Taught Me
My mother was my first friend. People love to say that they have known someone “since day one.” In reality, my mom is the only person who …
Andre Agassi’s “Open”
From page one. Literally page one, paragraph three, Andre Agassi admits he hates tennis. His hatred of the sport that made him arguably one …
Caine’s Arcade and the Power of Creativity
Six and a half years ago I started tutoring at Colorado Mountain College and one of my first students was Nidia Villalobos. She was a young …
The Last Dance
I’m a longtime basketball fan so watching a documentary miniseries about Michael Jordan and the Bulls was not a hard sell for me. That being …
Miami’s Explosive Super Bowl Halftime Show Makes History
When Miami hosts the Super Bowl I’m always excited because, even though I’ve lived in Colorado for 17 years, Miami is my hometown. In …