P.S. Gear's Blog, page 58

Biking to Work & Not Smelling Like It

It’s an awkward thing – smelling terribly while pimped out in a good suit, pretty shoes, and a poppin’ tie. And as a bike commuter, it’s a very real struggle. Especially the way I bike the 4 miles from Hampden (in Baltimore, Maryland) to City Hall. I view the commute as a good way to stretch my legs and, for a few minutes between lights, to accelerate my heart. Of course, good acceleration means sweat, which is not conducive to flitting through the office so fresh/so clean.

Thankfully, I came...

The sound of drums pounding through City Hall and bumping...

The sound of drums pounding through City Hall and bumping dancing is a hell of a start to #BlackHistoryMonth #Baltimore (at Baltimore City Hall)

Joined the rally on Lombard and Charles outside Ben...

Joined the rally on Lombard and Charles outside Ben Cardin’s office. And it struck me about what might bother a lot of people new to this form of engagement - not agreeing with everyone.You don’t have to agree. What’s matters is that your body is present to show those in power that people care and want action on the issues that matters to you. Your work won’t stop there but it’s a great place to start. Show up. Not just today and because of Bannon/Trump. But tomorrow for #BLM and the next day...

Received my health insurance card today. “We do not...

Received my health insurance card today. “We do not discriminate against…” I wonder if it’s considered a relic now. #equality #fairness #trump

My Impossible List for 2017

This list is inspired by Joel Runyon’sImpossible List. I first learned about it when my buddy and awesome photographer, Jon Wilkening, published his firstImpossible List for 2015. I did the same in2015 and followed up in2016.

Joel says that his impossible list isn’t a bucket list,not some collection of wishes and wants that will only happen if the stars align. Everything that goes on the list is something to get done, a to-do list for the year. That means changing habits and lives in such a...

I appreciate my job so much. #Baltimore (at Baltimore City...

I appreciate my job so much. #Baltimore (at Baltimore City Hall)

Kilt flying. Signs made. Marching in solidarity, peace, and the...

Kilt flying. Signs made. Marching in solidarity, peace, and the promise to fight this 1950s bullshit with everything i have. Trump is my president and I’m gonna to be a motherfucking active citizen. #protest #equalrights #herbodyherchoice #yourenottakingthisawayfromus (at Silver Spring, Maryland)

The stories are told with or without us. #Baltimore (at The...

The stories are told with or without us. #Baltimore (at The Hampdens, Hon!)

I’ve so missed these people #lateChristmas #whiteElephant...

I’ve so missed these people #lateChristmas #whiteElephant #stealingBitches (at The Hampdens, Hon!)

Shoes never sounded so good. #Baltimore #clipclip (at Baltimore...

Shoes never sounded so good. #Baltimore #clipclip (at Baltimore City Hall)