Last year, I was supposed to ride the M2M, but it didn’t happen. Toby came down with kennel cough right before the ride, and I wasn’t going to leave him behind when he wasn’t doing well. So I made the decision to stay home. I was disappointed, but sometimes the plans you make for yourself […]
Yesterday I checked off a cycling bucket list item: my first live studio Peloton class in New York City. The ride was led by Christian Vande Velde, former professional cyclist, Olympian, NBC broadcaster, and someone who has spent a lifetime riding at a level most of us can only imagine. For an hour, he guided
I did it! This was my first half marathon since December of 2018. 8 years ago!!!! A LOT of life happened since then and as much as I would like to say I’m the same person, in a lot of ways, I am not. But a runner? That’s still me. Not quite as fast but
Hi everyone, I’m back! After many years of neglect, I have decided to come back to my little home on the internet. My blog goes back to 2006, really? 20 years ago? WTF. Originally started at mistermatt.net (still works, just pushes you here), then went to sgtgarza.com (no longer working) until I decided that didn’t
By Alli Neal We’ve all had dried-out grocery store corn tortillas. They crumble coming out of the bag, maybe curling around the edges. They split when you fold them; depending on your taco technique, they may fall apart in your hand or straight onto your plate (or worse, your lap). Evoking feelings ranging from frustrated panic
Hello friends! We made it to Germany! The last few months have been a whirlwind but after a LOT of ups and downs, Toby and I finally arrived in mid-February. Where are we? Stuttgart, Germany! For the next few years, I’ll be working here and of course, doing as much riding as I can! In
The Ben Jackson Foundation provides free flights home for our junior members after they have arrived at their first duty station. This is something I think we should be informing our students about prior to their departure from tech school. Background: The Ben Jackson foundation was named in honor of a one of our fellow
As an Air Force recruiter, I get calls and texts daily from individuals that would like to learn more about getting a job in the United States Air and Space Forces. If you are one of those individuals and you are here because you are looking for more information, I applaud you. Why? Because you
When you start seeing your worth, you’ll find it harder to stay around people who don’t unknown
