“At the end of the day, you can't control the results; you can only control your effort level and your focus.” – Ben Zobrist

The reality for most of us is that we are mutts – beautiful blended people all mashed up and assembled in a place called America. This everyday t-shirt features a custom red, white, and blue type illustration that is texturized to create a vintage feel.

Speaking of change. I refreshed my Kaizen type with a flat nib pen, squared off the edges, and created some new shirts on the super soft Belle+Canvas T-Shirts. Check ‘em out. It’s a reminder that all it takes to reset your point of view is a tiny shift in your perception.

This is the head out to the gym, look at your reflection in the mirror, and slap on two more plates* T-Shirt.

Texas is iconic for many reasons. It's shape may be the best one. There's a scene in the movie Fandango when Phillip, one of the main protagonists in the film, asks out loud to no one in particular, "Texas is really ugly, you know that? I mean, what could anyone possibly like about this state?" Dorman, one of the offbeat supporting actors, responds (some of his only dialogue in the entire movie), "I like the way it's shaped."

Elevator attendant? In this century? Yeah, I know. Sounds crazy. But one time we had an office that had two elevators. Both elevators required an attendant to operate them. Ralph, let's call him attendant numero uno, ran a tight ship. He would always ask what floor we needed – even after a year of being one of the only tenants in the entire eight stories of the building. "Fifth floor please," we would say.

Mushrooms rock. Pilots are bad-asses. Seems like a logical fit.Plus, the Belle+Canvas tri-blend t-shirt is instantly vintage. The side seam construction gives it a fitted look. If you want it baggy, order a size up. It's a durable t-shirt that will withstand repeated washings. This is your go to, super comfortable, hanging on the patio drinking beer with your buddies t-shirt.

During the pandemic, I entered into what I refer as the “bulk-up” phase of my existence. By the end of 2020, I was properly bulked-up. It was past time to do some serious cutting. So I plopped down the $2K and joined the cult of Peloton. Last month, I ended my streak of three years of doing at least one Peloton routine. That was a streak of 167 weeks. Not quite Lou Gehrig, but impressive for me. 

There's a great scene in the film Tombstone in which Doc Holiday (played by Val Kilmer) tells Johnny Ringo, "I'll be your Huckleberry". For a long time, I had thought that phrase meant: "I'm the man for the job, and I'm here to stand-up for my friends through thick and thin".

One of the good habits I acquired three years ago when the pandemic upended normality, is that I take my dog for a walk at the McAllister Park Dog Park almost every day.