Earned Invincibility
Type 2 fun, false summits, and the quiet minute after a hard climb: an addict's honest account of where he found peace.
Living Out Loud
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Wonder Woman vs. Me - She Remains Undefeated
Retirement bought us a new fridge and me a shot at a lifelong dream: a beer fridge in the garage, minus the beer. My wife had other information
Mom and Dad - The Missing Manual
Two parents, two very different relationships, two sudden transitions. What I learned about showing up when the feelings don't do the work.
World's Greatest Grandparents
All four of my grandparents lived into my adulthood. Now I'm the one setting the standard, and figuring out what it means to actually be on the same team as my wife.
Big Mattress - Not a Front for the Mob After All
Bought my first mattress at 61 and nearly needed a mortgage. Why mattresses cost so much, how Mattress Firm blankets every block on purpose, and why an empty showroom is still turning a profit.
One Third of Our Lives
Over the past 60 years, one vital part of my life has been out of my control more often than not.
I Know Everything About You
Some people are fascinating and some are cogs to themselves.Here's the difference between the two, and why I remember every name you've ever told me.
Punching Nazis for Fun and Profit
A three-rule recipe for not hating myself: keep changing, practice gratitude, and punch Nazis. Here's what rule three actually means.
My Life in Cars
For the first time in many, many years, I had to spend a day at an auto dealership undergoing the painful ritual that is required to get a new used car.
Can a Brother Catch a Break?
I'm up to four disasters and counting. How has your week been?