Archive for April, 2012

A swim lesson

Chris Moore

Posted on April 27th, 2012

I’ve had several people on the production crew tell me that this is their favorite episode of Barbell Shrugged so far. We’re only nine episodes in, but considering the content we’ve pulled together, that’s saying something. Our guest this week is Lucas Ferreria…Up and coming swim coach, philosopher of sorts, and one of my primary Consigliere’s in life. Really, a very dear friend and awesome guy. We talk swimming, life, and as usual, hyper-allegory abounds.

My advice to you

Chris Moore

Posted on April 23rd, 2012

I should just mind my own business. After all, usually when people ask for your opinion, what they really mean to say is, “I’d like to know what you think, so long as it affirms what I already believe.” Ah, but what the hell. Here goes nothing. I get it. I can sympathize with you. You want a procedure. A simple set of rules that will clarify and comfort as this crazy complicated world swarms and buzzes around you. And you’re right. Nothing feels better than reassurance and, dare I say, that cozy sense of certainty. It’s just that, I don’t think that warm truth blanket of yours can be stretched to cover any given situation. There’s not always going to be an easy…

The Crossfit Experiment: Part 1

Chris Moore

Posted on April 13th, 2012

I talk a good game from time to time, but I’m as guilty as anyone. I love to do stuff that I’m good at. I don’t like losing, or looking stupid in front of other people. I love – love – my carefully crafted comfort zone. I want to snuggle up in it with a warm blanket, a Morrissey album, and a piping hot cup of spicy apple cider. This is what makes my latest little experiment so problematic. I must leave the nest big-time. I’ve made a big shit sandwich…now I must take a bite three days a week. Let me explain. For the most part, I am retired from competitive sport. While I’ve entered a few competitions the last few years, my…

Here’s to being wise

Chris Moore

Posted on April 11th, 2012

I’m afraid of figuring it all out. Terrified. “Don’t worry, Chris,” you may say. “That’s impossible!” Well, thanks, but I’m already quite aware of that. I’m terribly conscience of my mental limitations (This is nothing a few pulls of espresso cannot temporarily abolish!). I’m also relieved to know that the brightest primates in our long history have shared these limitations. As it turns out, a brilliant mind can be capable of describing fine details of planetary motion, inventing calculus, etc., but is ultimately only a razor’s edge from going bat-shit crazy from pursuit of the next big breakthrough. Isaac, it has happened to the best of us. But I can appreciate the sentiment. — Have you seen The Curious Case of Benjamin Button? If…

On the topic of elitism

Chris Moore

Posted on April 11th, 2012

We got together. We drank Mexican beer. We talked about how foolish we all can be. I hope you enjoy it. Chris