I’ve said it before, this is a lifestyle blog. Art is well within our theoretical boundaries. Practically, we have no walls anyhow. Let’s talk music.Any true fan of hip-hop digs the activity of ranking their top ten albums of all time. Clearly, this is a subjective activity. Music is art. We love what we love and cannot be wrong.If you’ve been reading this blog, you … [Read more…]

I feel like I used The Secret. I stated on this very blog a few days back, “I will have a chicken coop. Book it.” I now have a chicken coop. I suppose I should be setting my sights a bit higher, but I’m a simple man. Clearly, making emphatic declarations can lead to the universe conspiring on your behalf.I should note this is a lighthearted post; one not meant to be taken … [Read more…]

Welcome back to our open thread.Today’s question is brought by John Lofflin: Gabe my question is about fun vs logic. I notice ballplayers perform better when they have fun even if what they are doing isn’t logical. Billy Butler hits better, with more spirit, when he plays first base rather than DH. Zack Greinke will never go back to the American League because he enjoys … [Read more…]

My naturally in-shape ex-wife, Lisa, is allergic to working out. “Running gives me a headache,” she used to tell me. What about the endorphin release, Lisa? “That doesn’t work for me.” Ha. Love it. She’s gifted.We are different beings, and we respond very differently to training. Stephanie, our know-it-all editor and my partner at Kaplifestyle, illuminates some of her … [Read more…]

We are about a week into the baseball season. Players are starting to peek up at the scoreboard and either a) digging themselves because they’ve popped a couple home runs, or b) beginning to panic because they gave up a few bombs and their ERA sits at 18.00. Whether they’re hitting .810 or .180, they, like us, would be best served focused on their processes and what they can … [Read more…]