Life & Personal

Online shopping splits into focused buying (you know what you want) and unfocused discovery - each offers unique advantages.

"Cake Bastards" - a pitch-perfect TV show concept: bake an amazing cake for someone, eat it in front of them, and laugh.

Back from Puerto Rico with amazing memories - sun, beaches, rain forests, and iguanas. 2,000 emails waiting though.

Quick thought on Portland.

A surprisingly tough squirrel found its way to my doorstep - straight out of The Godfather.

Custom desk build for my home office - designed for corner placement, knee-free rolling, and cable management.

Delayed at Logan with power and internet - heading to Seattle for projects and friends despite Emma being sick.

Emma and I explored the French Quarter, attended a wedding, and soaked in New Orleans' unique atmosphere despite lingering hurricane damage.

A beautiful photograph that captures a moment worth preserving.

Built a custom closet system for a fraction of California Closets' eight-grand quote using MDF and careful planning.

Replaced stained carpet with maple hardwood flooring - a loud, disruptive multi-day process that's worth the final result.

NYC bachelor party weekend: flying JetBlue, gridlocked traffic, and exploring Chelsea's upscale hotel scene.

Hawaii vacation went south when a big wave destroyed my iPhone and camera - a week without a phone turned out surprisingly refreshing.

The Birthday Massacre concert in Boston's Central Square brought back memories of living in the area a decade ago.

Submitted a dream trip contest photo - please vote 5-stars to help me win an Iceland hiking adventure.

Curated 325 Iceland photos from 1,000 shots - unedited highlights from an unforgettable trip.

Icelandic horse riding adventure with unexpected warmth requirements and gentle, sturdy mounts with majestic long hair.

Iceland's food surprised us - Mexican quesadillas fried like sopapillas, Northern Lights tours, and unique flavor combinations.

$40/night in prime Reykjavik - stellar location, friendly desk staff, but paper-thin walls will haunt you.

Iceland's otherworldly lava fields and glaciers demand a lifted jeep, and the weather shifts faster than moods.