23 seconds to a smile 😀
Last Thursday, my friend Josh and I visited Central Park in New York City to spread kindness to strangers. We met two women studying medicine in Brazil and Jaime, who had moved fro
WHO’S IN YOUR PELOTON? LESSONS FROM COLORFUL COLORADO
me to the Kintsugi Podcast, where Michael shares deep insights and stories about connection, resilience, and the human experience. In this episode, Michael takes us on a memorable
Subscription drive (it’s free)
It's been nearly a decade since I started this blog with zero subscribers. Thank you for being here, whether you've joined recently or have been pedaling for years. Since you kn
I’m grateful for you!
Last summer, somewhere in Eastern Oregon, my discomfort with being out in the open dissipated. Living just outside New York City, I’m accustomed to the constant buzz of activ
it’s about the stories we tell
Route 12’s ninety-nine evergreen-laced, winding miles that hug the Clearwater and Lochsa Rivers before ascending to 5,200 feet and crossing into Montana were some of the most
how to become a better human to other humans
What would Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. say if he were alive today? Since his “I Have a Dream” speech in front of the Lincoln Memorial in 1963, there’s hope t
The Day After ______________ | MLK Day 2022
Mark Twain said that “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born, and the day you find out why.” This morning I will add a third because three, a
How to Live a Fulfilled Life
In my twenties, I wondered if I was adopted. The physical characteristics left no doubt that I was my parent’s son, but I never felt like they understood me. I didn’t f
The Beauty of Mudita and 9 other things I discovered this week
Here are ten things I’ve discovered this week. With my new bionic knee, I will be receiving extra love from TSA – awkward times. Getting upgraded to 1st class never get
