Personal – Mile High Guy

The Parking Lot Putsch

Chess Board Knocked Over

Public and Personal Oppression: Ed Buck and the Limits of “Get Out” Liberalism

Spoilers to the 2017 movie “Get Out” Below If you are involved in California politics, you are well aware that long time Democratic party activist and donor Ed Buck has been charged with operating a drug house from his West Hollywood home, where he would trade methamphetamines for sex, in particular with poor black men.Continue reading “Public and Personal Oppression: Ed Buck and the Limits of “Get Out” Liberalism”

Do Bicycles Dream of Electric Degrease?: A Ride to Philip K Dick’s Grave

Hey everyone, So, as you may have gathered from my recent blog post, I canceled my trip to Wyoming in late August due to increased smoke levels throughout both Colorado and Wyoming as a result of gigantic fires. Instead of going to Wyoming, I have decided to do a ride that is a little moreContinue reading “Do Bicycles Dream of Electric Degrease?: A Ride to Philip K Dick’s Grave”

Year 4 in Colorado: The Recovery

March 13th, 2020. That is the day that the world as I knew it effectively ended for me. I had been applying for jobs wildly in the run up to the day, getting tons of first and second round interviews. It felt like the tide was going to turn for me and I would getContinue reading “Year 4 in Colorado: The Recovery”

Loren to Laramie: The Plan

Next month, after biking from city to city and county to county, I am taking the next step in my cycling journey: Going state to state. In a recent post, I talked about my journey in broader terms, discussing in broad strokes what exactly I would do. However, after being inspired by my journey toContinue reading “Loren to Laramie: The Plan”

Someday

“I pledge allegiance to the flag of The United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all” From roughly elementary school to middle school, the Pledge of Allegiance was something that was ubiquitous to my life. Before every school assembly, beforeContinue reading “Someday”

Loren to Laramie: A Birthday Bike Tour to the Equality State

Its been a while since I have taken a proper vacation. From the difficulties I had earlier in 2020 in regards to mental health and job transitioning, to the restrictions put in in place by many states in regards to COVID, I was swamped. However, now that there appears to be a breath of relief,Continue reading “Loren to Laramie: A Birthday Bike Tour to the Equality State”

8 Years Vegetarian: My Journey

8 Years ago, I was in a bit of a bind. I had gained 20 pounds after rough stint at Irvine, was working on a political campaign that constantly had junk food available, and didn’t get a ton of of exercise. As a last resort to try and lose weight, a friend of mine suggestedContinue reading “8 Years Vegetarian: My Journey”

Walking in the Snow: A Year in Review and How I Rise Again

Perhaps it is a little weird to write a retrospective piece while there is still a little over 30 days of the year left. Perhaps I am stretching it when it comes to how personal this writing is when this is a Denver-centric blog. Regardless of these reservations that I have, I am going toContinue reading “Walking in the Snow: A Year in Review and How I Rise Again”