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.

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 [...]

What Levi’s Can Learn From Duluth Pack About Social Media

On Monday I wrote this post about the disconnect between Levi’s excellent “Go Forth” campaign and the company’s implementation of their online presence.
That same day I wrote a blog post comparing a Beckel Canvas bag to a Duluth Pack bag. Like Levi’s, Duluth Pack has a long history (128 years!) of quality crafted goods. Both [...]

On Craft

A couple years ago I bought two pair of Eddie Bauer jeans. They were just normal jeans. They fit fine, they were comfortable. Within a year, the inner seams had ripped out of both pair.
If I go to the store and pick up a normal gallon of milk, it will be milk that came from [...]