Founder of Startup Weekend and Startup Enthusiast Based in Boulder, Colorado

Archive for December, 2007

Will Someone Build This Please

Monday, December 31st, 2007 Posted in Ideas |

All this talk about 2008 and what it will be, here are 2 things that would make my life a whole lot more enjoyable. 1) Agency for freelancers. Provide the contracts and negotiate so designers can do what they ...

10 Things that Helped Me Lose 30 pounds in 120 days

Friday, December 28th, 2007 Posted in Thoughts | 3 Comments »

I couple people have noticed I have lost some serious weight in the last 4 months. I wanted to tell you what worked for me, for all of you resolutionaries that have decided that the weight must come off. I am ...

Biggest Blogging Mistakes of 07

Thursday, December 27th, 2007 Posted in Photography, Thoughts | 7 Comments »

Here are a list of what I see as the biggest everyday mistakes of 07, taken from a list I jotted down at a coffeshop talking with some bloggers I really respect. Perhaps it should be renamed "How I should ...

Is Skribit Useful

Wednesday, December 26th, 2007 Posted in Thoughts |

I would say it is very useful. It has the potential to build the bond between you and your readers, and continue building even as your blog grows and readers change It cures writers block, just look at ...

Happy Holidays!

Wednesday, December 26th, 2007 Posted in Thoughts |

Or happy chinese food and movie days. Either way, I hope you enjoy my Charlie Brown Hula christmas tree. And if anyone ever asks me why I live in Boulder, here is a picture of my house.

Split Shot

Monday, December 24th, 2007 Posted in Coffee, Thoughts | 1 Comment »

I asked for a split shot latte. Simple enough, a request for a 'half caf' shot of espresso covered in steamed milk. Sometimes this drink is referred to as the 'skitzo,' which for some hits too close to home. I heard stories ...

Backpacking on Ice

Friday, December 21st, 2007 Posted in Thoughts | 4 Comments »

I describe a dilemma called 'backpacking on ice' that I thought of when hiking across the Rhone Glacier in the Wrangell St. Elias Mountain Range in Alaska years ago. When you are backpacking, you split up the shared group materials, ...

Wow

Tuesday, December 18th, 2007 Posted in Thoughts |

That seems to be the only word I can muster up when it comes to describing the last 6 months. What a different place I was in just a short time ago. What a ride it has been ...

Startup Weekend LA

Sunday, December 16th, 2007 Posted in LA | 1 Comment »

I'm in LA for the weekend, blown away by the community. And there is Hoff (see the last picture).

Problem / Fun with Bike Commuting in Snow

Thursday, December 13th, 2007 Posted in Bike, Snow, Thoughts |

Your kickstand gets all iced up. Besides that, such a blast.