Up until about 2 years ago, Indian food had never touched my lips.  (And, no, I do not know a shortcut).   I had never had an interest/inkling to try Indian… Read more

I am a firm believer in fate, serendipity and all those other sappy things in life.  And I thoroughly enjoy meeting new people – especially if it’s by happenstance.  Such… Read more

I am a creature of habit.  Do not try to get me out of my routine or I will go thoroughly OCD on your ass.  My morning routine was a… Read more

I teach fitness at Kansas/Missouri’s most prestigious (and, by far, largest) gym, Lifetime Fitness.  It’s a great gig.  I have great classes and wonderful students who’s asses I kick three… Read more

Every year my friend Eric plans an elaborate float trip down some lazy river.  And every year I go … begrudgingly.  The only reason I go is because of my… Read more

Since I have 850 friends on Facebook, I really feel the need to keep my status update fresh, new and exciting.  I mean, I lead a charmed life … right? … Read more

I have a lot of friends with mad-crazy talent.  Nearing the top of that list is my good friend, JC Fisher.  Or Fishbone as most of us call him.  JC… Read more

Between eating and drinking myself into oblivion over the weekend in Chicago, I managed to get in some culture.  I’m already a pop culture sponge, mind you.  But I don’t… Read more

When I come to Chicago to visit my friends Anne and Steve, I usually come with no game plan.  Anne likes to do things by spontaneous combustion.  Steve always just… Read more

I enjoy organized sports as much as the next person.  Okay, that’s totally a lie.  I could not possibly care less about any team, player or championship game.  I played… Read more