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. Some of the early posts will give you an idea of what I'm into, my latest posts have tended to showcase the projects I'm working on. Enjoy.

Friday Foreshadow

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Have a nice weekend!

Catch of the (last) decade: Local Ocean in Newport, OR

Just before Christmas, Meg and I went out to the Oregon coast to celebrate our first five glamorous years of marriage. Famished upon arrival, the B&B where we stayed recommended the restaurant Local Ocean. We stuffed ourselves on the best seafood I’ve ever had. You may think this is an exaggeration. Before you believe that, [...]

The Field House

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 [...]

#thenewcom. What is that?

I certainly should have posted about this event earlier. But better late than never.
We’re reaching the midway point of the three day event that is The New Communicators. A quick look at their website will divide you into one of two categories: 1) I don’t get what’s going on here, it seems vague. That makes [...]

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:
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—–> 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 [...]

Netflix – Making My (POPUP) Life Easier

There is a new series we’re starting here on the blog called “Mr. Grumpy Pants Has the Floor”. Written by Director of Client Services Andrew Pugmire, this series allows him to respond to all the things in the world that bother him. Here is the first entry:
Mr. Grumpy Pants is a name that was given [...]

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 [...]