I used to surf. Since I live in Oregon I rarely if ever go. The water is just too cold for it to be enjoyable. Maybe I am just not truly dedicated to the sport anymore. But I do dream of surfing in warm water.

In surfing, the spot to be at is right before the wave break on the wave in what is called the pocket. One of the reasons surfers turn is to stay in the pocket of the wave. Whether at work, at home, in reference to debt, homework, or laundry, the best spot to be is ahead of it all.

I decided to open the tasting room at the ciderhouse. This decision was made after I decided to sponsor TEDx Salem and to hand open tasting coupons at the event. Will anyone show up?

tried an experiment over the past few days where I did not talk inside the house. Now I did not ignore people, I engaged with everyone. It is just that I did not talk on my side of the engagement.

Just do it. Go to your email’s inbox (or all of your various email inboxes) and start cleaning. Here is how to do it:

The simple fact that you exist is a miracle.