About a month ago, the pictures started making the rounds on all the style blogs. Word was out that Blackbird—a great little shop in Seattle—was opening up another store just around the corner. This is the Field House.
We were heading to Seattle for Thanksgiving, so I brought along my new Canon 7D in the hopes [...]
Four + One Blog
Where the search for a well-rounded existence can stretch its legs.
If you’re new to the blog, here are a few things to get you started. The game behind the name tells the tale of where the name 4+1 originated. You can listen to my appearance on The Quasi-Glamourous Life podcast to hear me talk about work. This blog is constantly in flux. Some of the early posts will give you an idea of what I'm into, my latest posts have tended to showcase my work. Shout at me if you want more of some and less of the other. Enjoy.
The Field House
Los Angeles, Here I Come
I have refrained from writing about the Dodgers over the last few weeks. Things were so up in the air, and then I get superstitious. Maybe one of these days I’ll sit down and re-cap this season and the playoffs once they come to an end. It doesn’t help that Yoon started law school and [...]
Dispatch from Dodgertown: A Call For Help, Ah-ooooooh!
In case you are wondering, the last word of the title should be pronounced as so:
Wolf Howl-short
—–> This t-shirt will make more sense later in the blog, but you still won’t want to buy it.
I have a belief that we as spectators can play a part in the outcome of a sporting event. I know [...]
Three Songs You Should Hear (Again?): It’s Time to Rock
Sometimes, you just need to hear something that is going to make your foot tap, your blood flow, make you pretend to play the drums no matter your lack of actual experience in the endeavor. This weekend, with the sunshine and warmth presumably dwindling, seems like a perfect time to get out and go for [...]
WANT: Saddleback Leather Messenger Bag
The Our Legacy Postman bag I wrote about a while back has some serious competition for my envy these days.
I was turned on to this company, Saddleback Leather, through a Rivendell Owner’s discussion group.
A number of items caught my eye.
The wallets all seem to be a great value. I’ve been needing a new wallet, so [...]
Kelty Makes a Great Backpack
As has been noted by a few friends of this blog, I enjoy a good bag. I even carry one in situations where most men don’t. For example, everywhere. I figured a change of pace is a good thing so today I’m posting a picture of a backpack.
I was helping a friend load up his [...]
Bike Commuter Challenge
The Bicycle Transportation Alliance in Portland has called September ‘Bike to Work Month’ and issued the Bike Commute Challenge. After some heated discussions and much friendly persuasion, the entire Four + One team has agreed to participate. One member has been dubbed Mr. Grumpy Pants due to his grouchy responses and grandfatherly stubbornness, but he’s [...]
Got ‘Em
Kicking Mule Workshop 2010s. Those are my jeans. Many have accused me of overanalyzing it and caring too much. The word obsession was tossed around. I finally made a purchase.
Here they are. Let the journey begin.