Ironman

Ironman

Ironman Thursday May 4th, 2023 IRONMAN Who would want to swim 2.4 miles, then hop on a bike for 112 miles, and then run a marathon which is 26.2 miles? Me! Ever since I trained for and ran the New York City Marathon back in 2009, despite being a dry drunk at the time,...
Without Fear

Without Fear

Without Fear Wednesday May 3rd, 2023   Without Fear There Is No Bravery After pummeling each other in the octagon, two exhausted UFC fighters hugged and congratulated one another on a good fight. One remarked, “I was scared to fight you, but without fear there is...
Boxing

Boxing

Boxing Wednesday Nov 9th, 2022 When I took on my latest challenge in the boxing ring, I didn’t realize how much the entire experience would emulate my life in recovery. It starts with getting comfortable being uncomfortable. That’s a mantra in recovery, a very true...
Levity

Levity

Levity Wednesday Aug 3rd, 2022 Just a few days ago, I was sitting in the sun with my friends Vivian and Noa. In a wheelchair as a result of her cancer, Vivian made a joke about getting skin cancer. “Too soon?” she asked as Noa and I laughed. Wildly inappropriate...
Make Your Bed

Make Your Bed

Make Your Bed Monday July 25th, 2022 This quote may seem a bit ridiculous at first, but when I listened to the full speech by Navy Seal Admiral William H. McRaven, I realized it was anything but.  In fact, it gets more meaningful and powerful with each line he...
Kill ‘em with Kindness

Kill ‘em with Kindness

Kill’em with Kindness Friday July 8th, 2022 Everybody is going through something, right?  That is one of the many things I’ve realized over the past year.  I worked so hard at making others think my life was perfect, but at the same time I suffered from a...