Wearing Java out is my most treasured daily calling. And apparently I come by it honestly. My dad the helper thought it would be “awesome” to race Java around the soybean field. My dad on an ATV vs. Java seemed fair enough, especially since this kind of racing was more about the chase than the …
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Java and the Colors, a Tale of Reluctance
Java is everywhere and hears everything. Rumors abound at GRHQ that he’s my spy, which bothers me not at all – but that’s another story. This is the story of java’s reluctance to be in front of the camera and my insensitivity to that sentiment. Because if there’s one thing I know, it’s that everything …
Java and the GORUCK Training Program, Sea Island, Georgia
Passion is a beautiful thing, especially when it inspires others. And Java’s does, and if you follow his lead, you can’t fail. No wave crashes too hard, no stick is ever too big, and he always figures it out. With a smile, of course. So much so that we we came up with the GORUCK …
My Interview with C.C. Chapman in NYC
Recently, I met up with C.C. Chapman (maybe the nicest guy ever) in NYC. If you want to listen to me talk a lot about GORUCK, the GORUCK Challenge, and Java, check it out.
Key West, Recon by Air
The first main decision in Beached planning was to determine the area of operations (AO). Recon by air gave us a higher, better vantage point, so we took a ride. Ultimately, we decided to keep the AO in and around Key West, which is about 4 miles long and 2 miles wide. It’s the swimming …
Java’s New Year’s Resolution, 2012
More time at the beach, that’s it. I’m sure it’s good for Java to exercise and all that stuff, but the real reason is that there are few things in life that make him so happy. My favorite beaches are outside Jacksonville, Florida, where I grew up. They’re a little rougher, a little imperfect. And …