Shawn said, “You should go down to Out of a Jam and work for a couple weeks.” Shawn said, “You know that’s good for your brain.” Shawn said, “You know that seeing Michael is good for you.” Shawn said, “You … Read More
So, here’s a favorite story of mine. It is highly immersed in and important to the Goggins-Troshynski narrative. Franky and I had been dating maybe 8 months. I’m calling Mari, Franky because that is how they introduced themselves to me in the alternate universe … Read More
[This post includes candid discussion about physical violence (specifically being punched in boxing), and depression] Have you ever been in a fight? A real fight? Have you been hit in the face? I bet more than a few of … Read More
Over the last few weeks, our lives have been dictated by the idea of movement. We have moved to a new house. We are traveling, moving physically thousands of miles from home. I am taking a major leap forward toward … Read More
All About How I Hate Selling a Selfish Activity I Do to Keep My Own Brain Sane Full disclosure. I HATE MARKETING!!! God I hate it. Let me be clear– When it’s done well, and it works well, I … Read More
Hi friends! If you have found this post, congrats! I’m testing out a cool new thing that ATAO will be doing shortly… Sharing the tracks of our expeditions and journeys! This will be available to my Patreon subscribers! Patreon is … Read More
CW mental health issues (depression / anxiety) Tonight, after I fed, I tricked myself. Sometimes, I have to do this. The world outside is… Difficult right now. And my interior world is not easy either. Which, in a time when … Read More
I am so sorry to my followers (especially email subscribers!) who got spammed with a punch of background posts! Two website plugins did epic battle and I’m afraid you were the collateral. But the good (exciting!) news is, I’m working … Read More
Don’t drink water from the ocean. I know you already knew this but I’m advising you in case you forgot. This past weekend, I went to the Kachemak Bay Writer’s Conference in Homer, AK. I got to hear Anthony Doerr, … Read More
In the last two years, I’ve gone through a lot of emotional, existential alchemy, pushing me to ultimately take the dive and start my kennel on my own terms. At that two-years-ago mark, I was in what was probably the … Read More