I am frequently asked what it takes to be awesome. It really starts with a state of mind, but an illustrative example from my own life taken from the most recent Saturday demonstrates how this translates into action: All of this took place in the span of 8 hours… We started out at noon in … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Justin Ames
Birthday Ultimateness (Do I have an awesome family or what?)
All of this took place in the span of less than 24 hours last weekend… Brandon showed up early Saturday for his surprise birthday party (he thought we were going on a skiing trip). Embracing the ambiguity of the situation (and wishing to continue the celebration), Brandon almost immediately proposed that we go shooting instead … Continue reading
Napa Valley’s Route 128 Road Trip
For those of you in search of a solid road trip that doesn’t last more than a day (unless you want it to), I believe I may be of assistance. This trip covers the best of the Napa Valley as well as the surrounding mountains and Lake Berryessa. I first did the following trip with … Continue reading
Rapid Fire – Experiment # 11
My Ramblings – Part 2 (Autobiography)
Growing up with an English mother and a Californian father gave me an appreciation for all that is international – starting in my own home. My father always had a curious nature, so a career in journalism was a natural for him. He worked as a newspaper reporter, photographer, and copy editor who would often … Continue reading
Frenchtown Road Speed Records
I am extremely interested to hear of the accomplishments of others on Frenchtown Road. My personal speed record is 143 mph (achieved on a motorcycle). Is this the all-time high or have others gone faster? I believe 143 mph is probably near the upper range of what is possible, although one on a Hayabusa or … Continue reading
Random Thoughts at 1:12 A.M. on Money & Capitalism
It takes an effort – of sorts – to forego consumption, sometimes it’s harder not to spend money than it is to earn it in the first place. The saver/investor is rewarded because he or she does the right thing, the honorable thing, the good thing: They give up the immediate pleasure of spending money … Continue reading
The Velvet Rocket 