http://video.inc.com/plugins/player.swf?v=f5aab3e89dc7c I guess this is an example of taking a negative and turning it into a positive. I never realized that Jonah Peretti was the person behind all the Nike sweatshop chain emails all those years ago (years? at the speed of the internet now, maybe decades is more appropriate). I’m not a regular visitor … Read more
I am not sure when being a fan becomes an obsession but I am pretty sure it happened at least 30 years ago for me when I began speaking with words like “Go Gi Gi’s!” Over the years, the obsession has filled my closets with orange sneakers, and my dresser drawers with orange and black … Read more
It’s no secret that beards cause mancrushes. It’s a crazy phenomenon, but there are at least a few million people, most of which were at the Giants World Champion celebratory parade with me, that would completely agree. Brian Wilson’s Nike sneaker obsession, combined with the Fear the Beard mantra that led San Francisco to their … Read more
Could there be any more awesome packed into one person than there is in the San Francisco Giants closer Brian Wilson? Aside from the best interview ever on Jim Rome… man or machine? …the mohawk…the beard…Fear the Beard…4 saves in the post-season already…the fact that he got an awesome pair of shoes from Nike for … Read more
First of all, I’d like to thank my connect… Like all good connects, I can’t share mine and give credit enough where it is truly deserved. I know my connect knows I am thankful. I have been steadily practicing with the camera. I think the key is in the editing process but the more pictures … Read more
When Ken Griffey Jr. decided to hang up the cleats earlier this season, I think a little part of every baseball fan, every sneakerhead, and every fan of sports in general, must have shed a tear. I know for me “The Kid” was more than just another Major Leaguer for me. He was all that … Read more
I have been slightly obsessed with old school advertisements for a long time. Since most of my life revolves around the footwear industry, many of my favorites from back in the day also come from the shoes that I once wished for as a kid. Since I have been considering picking up the wild and … Read more
Hung out with Errol and Aaron tonight and after some good food from Harry’s Hof Brau we decided to play around with the cameras. Since we all use a Nikon it was cool to switch up lenses and get a feel for the different styles. I really enjoy taking pictures but it’s a steep learning … Read more