I hope my tale of survival can still captivate By Scott Mason Western art, culture, tradition and literature have all painted the act of dying in water with grim romanticism as if it were the modern day Ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Whether you are referring to the brave victorian…

#5: Adversity is the Mother of Wisdom By Scott Mason This is based on a personal story that I am still putting into words but let me give you a quick up. Not long ago, I fell out of a raft. In the middle of some rapids. Saying it was…

Unlucky #13, My Butt. By Scott Mason It has been a wild two years for me. A hand and arm injury in 2020. A lengthy run of occupational and physical therapy. A few dead ends for socializing in NYC. Not too mention a pandemic that has practically upended the natural…

Complete With Nerdisms! By Scott Mason I just got home from a Meetup on a Wednesday Night where people run and get a drink after. There are several mistakes rolled into this but I’m saving that for near the end. Like every person on a fitness journey, errors are always…

Some of These May Surprise You By Scott Mason No matter how much I love my parents or miss my friends, leaving Westchester Country was one of the greatest things that has ever happened to me. I was drained. I wasn’t walking enough. I wasn’t as assertive, active or eager…

“There’s No Stoppin’ This Cretin From Hoppin’” By Scott Mason I’m nearing the wee age of 34. I’ve been exposed to numerous musical genres over the years. Each with varying levels of technical chops. I’ve heard the lyrical brilliance of Bob Dylan’s All Along the Watch Tower and I’ve heard…

For Me, It’s Short-Term Functionality Vs Long-Term Health By Scott Mason Not long ago I sat in on a writing class where we discussed the concept of astrology. One of my classmates had an interesting take on why people put so much faith in it. The effects that the seasons…

They are worth a listen. By Scott Mason On February 22nd, 2022, Mark Lanegan (57), musician and author, passed away from causes still unknown. It has taken me a long time to put this into words. I’m having too much trouble figuring out where to go first. I’m going to…

I’m about to get to really honest with myself. By Scott Mason I can’t say that I’ve had the most glowing bill of health over the years. Nor can I say that I haven’t spent some time with a body like Dale Gribble fromKing of the Hill. Slim in almost…