I placed an ad on Craigslist NYC for a “backpack designer”, and a couple called the Wookey’s in Montana replied with a link to their website and a “we can do that.” They had recently set up a design studio after working in manufacturing forever, and were scouring to pay the bills as start-ups must. …
This 15th year since 9/11, thousands of us gathered in cities across America to honor the fallen and share stories of 9/11. We thanked firemen and police officers and military members for their service, and their sacrifice, and we all left more inspired to serve something greater than ourselves, no matter our profession. “When people …
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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.
I like places that would have thrived in the 1950’s, and Freemans Sporting Club is just that kind of place. My grandfather would have loved it here, would have appreciated the quality of the US-made clothing, and would have chatted with the guys in the shop for the two hours I did. He probably would …
The Corner Bistro is no kept secret, and it’s one of my favorite spots in NYC. But there are always lines and more lines. Almost always, that is. Who knows if this is always the case, but it’s worth a shot next time I’m in town. If this was the exception, I’ll probably do what …
