Loss and Reclamation: Rebuilding 1980s-Era BMX Bikes
An interview with Toronto’s Cash Lim By Robert Brodey Nostalgia is a funny thing, particularly as we get older. Growing up in Toronto in the 1980s,…
The Geography of Politics and a Visit to The Queen’s York Rangers
I’ve always loved new experiences. They serve as a counter-weight to a life of routine, which can dull the senses and make life feel a little,…
Editing Mountains – The Challenge of Telling the Remarkable Tale of the Swiss Alps in 20 Pages
It has been almost 6 months since my trip with Outpost Magazine to Switzerland. Not a day goes by that I don’t think about the staggering…
A Generational Call to Action – The Global Refugee Crisis
Since completing my first novel, Josef’s Lair, I’ve been working on several other projects – some just dabbling, others with more commitment. Not knowing what the…
In Praise of Non-Gifted Athletes (like myself).
I don’t like puking. Period. It’s for this reason I rarely push myself to the point of nausea while racing. On top of that, I’m an…
The Long Road of Experience: Travel and a Farewell to Schedules
I was 19 and fresh out of high school when I got a job doing menial work with the sole purpose of saving up to travel…
Use All Your Gears – to Maximize Fitness
In 2003-2004, I lived in the highlands of Costa Rica. I would often hop on my bicycle and head up into the outlying mountains. It was…
Launching Josef’s Lair: Like a Second Wedding – Sort Of
After self-publishing my first novel, Josef’s Lair, this past spring, I hummed and hawed about spending more money for a book launch. My wife and I…
The Dope on Dozing Off: When a Lack of Quality Sleep Puts You In the Danger Zone
I got 99 problems, and sleep is one… On the surface, everything seems fine. Take a closer look, and my puffy eyes and sagging face tell…
Time Capsule: What Happened in the 20 Years it Took to Write Josef’s Lair
What’s 20 years? Longer than the life of an old dog, a good lifespan for a cat, and basically takes a cute little dribbling baby all the…
I’ll Admit It: I Don’t Like Road Marathons
In some running circles, the road marathon is considered the ultimate test of one’s fitness, but I’m honestly not a big fan of pavement. My ultimate fitness…
Cultivation: A Mantra for Life
cultivation (ˌkʌltɪˈveɪʃən) n 1. agriculture a. the planting, tending, improving, or harvesting of crops or plants b. the preparation of ground to promote their growth 2.…
Writing and Running to the End of Time
Writing is a funny thing. For some of my writer friends, they feel like they have to force themselves to sit and write. And they can’t…
Over the Hill: Final Preparation for Running the Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB)
It has been a busy few months, juggling projects, including big edits on my book project, Josef’s Lair, working the bread-and-butter job, cross-country training, and, of…
3 Years of Fatherhood: Time for a Time Out
For me, the easiest part about becoming a dad has been tapping into my 8 year old self so that I can work magic with Lego, train track…