Life in the Future
In 1988, in my scholarship interview with the UCLA Alumni Scholarship panel, they asked me to describe my life 25 years in the future. “Oh, that’s easy. I’ll get up, make my wife breakfast, then ride...
View ArticleUganda
These images are from our trip in 2010 to work with teachers in Gulu. We hope to go back.
View ArticleMore Brussel Sprouts?
Seven days ago, I started a vegan lifestyle, to enhance my fitness and bolster my efforts for maintaining my running weight. I’d lost twenty pounds in the last six weeks and wanted an edge to maintain...
View ArticleRace Report: Menifee Half-Marathon
In May, I ran the Menifee Half-Marathon. The opportunity presented itself and my coach, Sebastiian Bol (www.oxfos.com) thought it would be a good idea for me to run it as a training race, as I prepared...
View ArticleKale and Banana Smoothie
Tried it. Bomb. Makes: Two 12-ounce servings 1 large banana (frozen if desired) 3 to 4 kale leaves (lacinato or curly) 3/4 cup vanilla nondairy milk (rice, hemp, or almond) 1/2 cup mango nectar 2...
View ArticleReading Review
Lately, I’ve been reading while I run. That’s right – WHILE I run. It’s a great benefit to grab a book and put in my easy mileage, emerging from the run physically drained and simultaneously...
View ArticleTHE Father’s Day Weekend
What started out as a general getaway of two days and two nights in the vast playground of Los Angeles, ended as a very distinct beach-bound weekend, bouncing between the famous Santa Monica beach and...
View ArticleVegan Fresh-a-cini Protein Delight
Ribbons of raw zucchini and carrots play the role of the flat fettucine noodles; marinara sauce (simple: Hunts Garlic and Herb) replaces the cream-based alfredo sauce, and the protein punch comes from...
View ArticleThe Late Great Date and the Long Run Fuel Debate
Recently, I’ve been reading Finding Ultra, vegan ultramarathoner Rich Roll’s story of the journey from alcoholism and addiction to health and ultra-fitness, and I was inspired by his simple approach...
View ArticleSweet and Sour Sweet Potato Part II
(I actually revised this blog post before I posted it, so significantly, that I changed the title to add “Part II.” Make sure you read until the end.) Ok, it’s maybe not the greatest name for this...
View ArticlePedaling around Picturesque and Pictographic Lake Perris
Yesterday was a hot day for a bike ride, admittedly. But with a breeze and some hope, we set off to bike around Lake Perris. My wife has a new bike and it’s fun to see her ride it because she’s full of...
View ArticleEngagement Session Highlights: Terrance and Tay
Citrus Heritage State Park in Riverside, CA.
View ArticleCan’t Beet ‘Em Cookies, er, Loaf
I decided to try my hand at juicing some beets, carrots and kale, inspired by a juice I got from a place in Malibu’s Country Mart on Father’s Day weekend. It went okaaaaay, but I knew after using my...
View ArticleTricking the Tuna Salad
Wanting to use the garbanzo beans I had in the cupboard, I tried an adaptation of this recipe: http://ecovegangal.com/eat/recipes/item/155-vegan-tuna-salad-using-chickpeas-garbanzo-beans. The short...
View ArticleCheating on Chipotle
One of my family’s favorite eating spots, particularly after a track meet, is Chipotle. The food seems fresh and I’ve been able to order gluten-free food easily: get a burrito bowl. Now that I’ve...
View ArticleHelp Me Donate 1 Free Hour of Photography to a Community Event or Organization
Facebook allows you to start a page as “business” or a “brand” or “product” or…..a “community page.” I decided to start this page as a community page because one of my loves is attending community...
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