Living Minimal

It’s been awhile. I am working on writing down some poetry these days. I’ve been mired in a rough patch

I was riding my Peloton this morning and this was the close out song. I started bawling immediately, My Mom

Someday. I dont know when. I may not be around. Or I may. My son will ask someone. a friend

Is this thing on? A test post, been having some issues…

My Dad is not the most affectionate person. He has a reserved form of sentimentality which sits at a different

I’ve never seen a playlist title complete with corresponding content that could possibly define me better. Especially these days. https://open.spotify.com/embed/playlist/36v9fANgmf4AgVcCuCPMYV?utm_source=generator

A passport photo: a symbol of progress in an otherwise very blah day. Coming off a whrilwind block of time

Dad came over for lunch yesterday and confirmed, almost at the behest of his wife’s urging, that the trip to

My ambitions to keep this blog updated on our European trip have been stymied by a number of factors. Primarily

This loser. Last month I came down with Delta on or around 12/20, effectively ruining Christmas. Now I’ve had Omicron

I was fortunate and privileged enough to sit down with Kevin Marks, someone I knew in my first career in

More field recordings. I met up with Keith Saarloos from Saarloos and Sons winery in a guest house at his

Tim. Tim has been one of my closest friends for over 20 years and between the two of us we

Scott Bourne, Dad and husband, writer, model, former professional skateboarder, and an important figure in my life. I first met

My friend Jason is a snowboarder, a punk rocker, a tattoo aficionado…sounds a lot like me so far, right? Except

Peter Lavarreda, my closest friend, someone that has been with me through a lot (and vice versa) over the last

Originally posted on 1/5/2019. The last of the original swath of 3 and 2 and 1 episodes, I sit down

Originally posted on 8/11/2018. I sit down with my former co-worker and fellow aging punk rocker Tim Testerman to talk

Originally posted on 12/21/2017. My friend Peter and I get together to talk about the passing of our friend, David

Originally posted on 9/30/2016. I sit down with my incredible friend John Spoden to talk about dogs, beer, Wilco, and

Originally posted on 8/23/2016. Jeff and I get together to talk about punk rock, beer, and all kinds of other

Originally posted on 5/18/2016. My good friend LaShawn Hye and I sit down to talk about politics, religion, and the

Originally posted on 3/24/26. This episode I am joined by legendary skateboard media man, cyclist, and Executive Director of the

Originally posted on 2/25/2016. This episode I talk to my former co-worker Dana Ransons about Parenthood, Planned Parenthood, baseball, and

Originally posted on 12/31/2015. Episode 005 of 3 and 2 and 1 is a reading of the Eulogy I wrote

Originally posted on 11/26/2015. This episode brings back an old friend, Erika Aguilar as we explore the challenges, realities, and

Originally posted on 10/29/2015. Episode 003 features my good friend David Layden, who sadly passed away in December of 2017.

Originally posted on 9/22/2015. Episode 002 – This show’s guest is Erika Aguilar, a brilliant reporter formally of KPCC and

Originally posted on 8/24/2015. Episode 001 – Welcome the debut episode of 3 and 2 and 1! Today’s guest is