Another week, another fantastic live performance in one of my favorite venues, Strange Matter. C and I had a bourbon, some grub, then strolled down a few blocks to hear some truly phenomenal tunes—like, super up close and personal. One of those nights that make the place you live feel bigger and ... View Post
An all-American Sunday.
I had a few tricks up my sleeve back in college when it came to making those Virginia boys swoon over a can of Natural Lite: I knew a lot about Nascar. I knew drivers, their numbers, their sponsors, track news... Growing up in Jacksonville, Daytona was almost just close enough to hear the ... View Post
Spending your age.
When I lived in Chicago from 24-25, I had a few friends straight outta swanksville. One guy friend, Peter, a 24-year-old hedge fund guy who I met by the pool on the roof of my high rise, picked up the tab for lunch once because he had just gotten a cool $60,000 year-end bonus. This information was ... View Post
The art of war.
[This has been a year of much NFL.] Growing up we had a few sayings in our family. For those less than pleasant things everyone has to go through: "That'll build some character." For those atrocious things the very unlucky have to go through: "That'll put some hair on your chest." I've been ... View Post
Jet settin’: 2 days in Austin, TX.
[Rails LA Carter star print denim shirt + LNA deep V tee + Rag & Bone Newbury booties, black denim shorts, & hat + Orvis Battenkill suitcase FTW!] Sometimes, you need to get the hell out of town—on the double. ... View Post