The mismatch of the century
Once every four years a president gets elected. And the United States cares about soccer. And Buffalo, N.Y. gets hit with a legitimate, not-just-schools snow day. A couple Tuesdays ago all my meetings were cancelled for the first time since 2009. It was a nice change of pace, but I was infected with cabin fever early […]
Lessons from a mad scientist
This isn’t a story about getting back up on the horse. This is a story about the guy who gets his teeth kicked in by the horse and then tells everyone, “ehhh, I never liked flossing anyways.” Here’s three reasons why my dad rocks. He has incredible talent to create something from nothing His hobbies carry […]
Driveway therapy
To my driveway, I’m the guy that frees it from its snowy slumber like the sand-secluded tombs underneath Egypt. To me, I’m doing both of us a favor. Let me explain. I’ve been the object of much attention lately for a particular outdoor groundskeeping activity, shoveling my snow covered driveway. People ask me about my […]
Die trying
Almost no one ever dies trying. If you do, someone will make a movie about you. We love that story. The story we never hear is the one about the person who never tried. The reason? There’s nothing to tell. I don’t mean to be cavalier. I realize many have given their life in pursuit of good and […]
Experience isn’t everything
I think about yesterday more than I should. I should learn from my past, not revel in it. Instead I just find myself thinking sage thoughts of self pity. I would handle that situation better today. I can’t believe how naive I was. I won’t let another opportunity like that pass me by. Next time […]
Figuring it out (of body)
I’m quick to point out the vehicular shortcomings of other drivers. It’s a gift of sorts. If your driving doesn’t meet my stringent standards for safety and style then I’m likely to let it be known. This declaration occurs whether there are passengers with me to hear it or not. It’s a play-by-play format that […]
Commitment is your secret weapon
“Commitment is the truest form of passion.” – Roy H. Williams Exactly one year ago last Wednesday we made The Sea Log official. The following Tuesday – on Christmas morning – we published our first real post. It felt like we won. Even if the triumph was over our own self-imposed resistance. But we were […]
Never cross the streams
“There’s something very important I forgot to tell you.” “What?” “Don’t cross the streams.” “Why?” “It would be bad.” “I’m fuzzy on the whole good bad thing. Whaddya mean, bad?” “Try to imagine all life as you know it stopping instantaneously and every molecule in your body exploding at the speed of light.” This dialogue […]
Friday night bicep curls
Only flossing the day before you go to the dentist is like starting to work out the day before a first date. Neither your dentist or date will be impressed. Life is not always immediate. Results Gains Change It’s not fun to preface words like those with adjectives like these: Slow Gradual Slothful We buy workout machinery […]
