The Commish Has Left The Building.

For years now, I have been running NCAA pools, Superbowl squares and of course, fantasy football leagues.  I have had ups and downs throughout my years of running leagues.  I’ve blogged about it many times.  Last season was particularly hard.  Not only was it the only year I did not win, but I endured a … Continue reading →

It Isn’t Easy Being Alpha: Part Two

My last post came off sort of like a women’s empowerment PSA on the unfairness of being labeled an “Alpha”.  After I wrote it, I received my Outside magazine and ESPN magazine in the mail and realized that  I am in great company and wanted to write another post to discuss the topic further.  So … Continue reading →

It Isn’t Easy Being Alpha: Part One

I was recently accused of being something called an, “Alpha Female”.  I think this was meant to be slightly insulting since it followed an exchange where I refused to blindly follow one of my friends into the wilderness of the Berkeley hills without myself also looking at the GPS map.  I dislike labels, especially ones that … Continue reading →

Have a little faith

Last month, I read an article on Jabari Parker.  Parker is a high school senior at Simeon Career Academy in Chicago. We can talk about his stellar stats and elite athleticism that make people believe that he’s the best high school basketball player since LeBron James.  We can talk about his humble nature, mature personality … Continue reading →

Murph Monday

Burpee challenge not challenging enough for you?  Here’s something for all of you fitness crazies out there—Murph.  I have heard of this crossfit workout before but never dared to try it myself.  It’s named after Navy Lt. Michael Murphy, who was killed in Afghanistan while leading a SEAL mission to capture a Taliban leader.  He … Continue reading →