In the right direction, to the top

In the right direction, to the top

The end of an uphill battle… to reach the top of the mountain… it’s all downhill from here… This day was literally filled with so many ups and downs. A day we intentionally planned to not have much support due to the dangers of the Santa Cruz Mountains, we had no idea...
You are still my hero, a letter to my brother

You are still my hero, a letter to my brother

The weight was too much… I was nearly two hundred miles into a hike I said was in honor of you. I carried you on my back: your Gi, your medals, the top to your urn, photos and many other things that reminded me of you. The pack was 50 pounds, but to me that weight was...
Location: Palo Alto City Hall – Jan 13, 2020

Location: Palo Alto City Hall – Jan 13, 2020

22 and You Journal Entry: 001 I cannot fully explain my thoughts in this exact moment, but I can explain the entire morning of January 13th in one word, “tornado.” Cory, little John and I were waiting for the Palo Alto Firefighters Honor Guard to march in and present...