This Mt. San Antonio hike hike marks the beginning of me coming to the realization that I wanted to start posting about these hikes. The hike was difficult but it was a challenge that brought me immense satisfaction and joy after completion. Author's note: From here on out, I'm going to refer to Mt. San Antonio … Continue reading Trails to Trudge: Mt. Baldy
Specifics: release date: December 14, 1979 members: Mick Jones (guitar/vocals), Joe Strummer (vocals/rhythm guitar), Paul Simonon (bass/vocals), Topper Headon (drums/percussion) runtime: 65 minutes ...before we get into the rankings, I want to talk about discovering this album for th first time. For most of my life, I discovered music on my own. Most of the … Continue reading retroactive: “London Calling” by The Clash
All season Celtics fans waited with baited breath for our team to emerge. The true version of the Boston Celtics. Ultimately, it was just a dream. A season full of unmet expectations and day-to-day emotional turmoil mercifully ended in 5 games at the hands of the Milwaukee Bucks in the second round of the semi-finals. … Continue reading Round 2: Requiem for a Dream
This is my second consecutive "Sneaker Sunday" focusing on a performance basketball sneaker; but I think it's worth it. As I've stated before, my feet take the most abuse and having good, supportive footwear is critical to my on-court safety and success. My last post focused on a basketball shoe that I immediately … Continue reading Sneaker Sunday: Nike pg3
Ball is life. I play four times a week and sometimes I wish it was more. The frequency with which I play is so high, that the gear I wear on court is of the utmost importance. I did a post last year on my favorite hooping shoes of the summer and it … Continue reading Sneaker Sunday: Kobe AD NXT 360
Etiwanda Falls, North Etiwanda Preserve: length: 3 miles terrain: well-paved trail conditions; mostly uphill payoff: waterfall; satisfying hike with good scenery throughout Etiwanda Falls was a trail I'd been trying to hit for awhile and one Friday, I just decided to take a day off and do it. The trail is nice and easy and is good … Continue reading Trails to Trudge: Etiwanda Falls
Throughout my life, I've been known to buy some "wild" shoes. I have puke green Nike stabs, bright red crawfish dunk lows even purple and green dunk highs. For me, the brighter the shoe, the more I want it...even if I never wear it. When I saw this particular sneaker coming up … Continue reading Sneaker Sunday: Nike SB Air Force II Low “Foamposite”
