I’ve done a lot of crazy things in my life, maybe more than my share, but do I live with tons of regret? Nope. Not even for the extreme sport injuries I’ve suffered. There are a few situations I wish I had handled differently, there are a few things I haven’t forgiven myself for. The road I’ve … Read more
Often I get the feeling that my little one is already a fourteen year old trapped in a four year old body. She seems so mature most of the time, with opinions about everything, and her crazy vocab -telling me an outfit won’t do because it’s “just not fascinating enough”. Say what? I worry that I … Read more
Before becoming a parent I could happily spend hours in silence, reading, writing, daydreaming. I didn’t anticipate how much that would change after my baby was born. I started reading to her right away, but I was still such a quiet person that I often asked my parents if they thought I was talking to … Read more
I’ve been in more than my share of hurricanes. Somehow I’ve never lost any possessions, but I would certainly consider two of my experiences “brushes with death”. My first big storm was Andrew in 1992 which I felt full force on 90′ dive boat tied up in the Miami River. At the time I had … Read more
Before you think, “Ewww” and click away, let me assure you that I never thought I would need something like this, let alone want to talk about it, but these have changed my life. Don’t try to act like you’ve never suffered from this you guys. If you leak a little when you cough, sneeze, … Read more
You might think that yoga and adrenaline sports seem like an odd combination, but all athletes can benefit from yoga. Not just the grounding and centering it provides, but also the core strength and flexibility. You’d be surprised to learn how many skydivers begin their day with sun salutations and quiet stretching before hurling themselves out of … Read more
There is never enough time in the day to get everything done that needs doing. Often we find ourselves hungry at dinner time, and realize we haven’t done any prep, so the easiest thing is going to be a fatty plate of nachos or a quick omelette. By doing a little advance prep, you’ll be … Read more
My most popular Pinterest board is the one where I save blogging tips. I subscribe to a lot of expert bloggers’ websites and when I click through from their emails to a post that is helpful, I always pin it. Start your own successful blog. Here are the 5 Best Blogging Tips I received this week: … Read more