Cue Steppenwolf ,“Born to be Wild” and it congers a modern day renegade or outlaw riding off into freedom. However, motorcycle enthusiasts are across the board from all walks of life riding a variety of brands. The commonality is in feeling the wind on ones face and the wanderlust of an open road. A collective not unlike boaters or car buffs where adventure, engines and forward movement are central. The involvement for many motorcycle riders goes beyond just purchasing a moto

Have you ever noticed how you react to the physical appearance of other people? What causes either positive or negative feelings in those first split seconds? What repels you to not engage a stranger? When you see someone with tattoos what's your reaction? Meet Geoff Jorgensen. Geoff is a CFO of a successful NEO company. He graduated college with a degree in business finance. Geoff also models part time and that is how I met him. By all accounts Geoff is a clean cut, well m

Laura crouching over with table knife in hand was planting seedlings. Her long curly hair dancing on the breeze. It was a juxtaposition of this beautiful woman and the rough textures of the farmland. I had come to visit George Remington and in the process spent time with Laura West who helps manage his MorningSide Farms. While Laura worked I inquired how she came to farming and in particular MorningSide Farms. "I went to college for fashion marketing", she confided and then e

One thing in life you can count on is change! Certainly George Remington can attest to that. While thriving as a commercial photographer, George sustained a neck injury limiting his ability to photograph types of projects he had previously. The circumstances calling into question what George would do with his professional life and his time. While George recuperated he thought of his options with no clear sense of what was ahead and dealing with the emotional upheaval of a ma

With humble beginnings in his father's TV repair shop, Mike found a world of wonder that he could build with his hands. A product of the 50s and 60s Mike grew up listening to rock and roll. Musically he kept the beat by playing drums. Anthem lyrics promoting living life on your own terms punctured by electric guitars licks and melodies with free spirit energy. He listened carefully as the evolution of sound recording took beloved tunes from vinyl to tape to digital. One compo

We all have those crazy friends that make us smile and laugh. Beth is one of those people for me. She is forever upbeat, refreshing and real. And yes, a bit zany at times! She has endured plenty of hard knocks along the way yet has had the ability to bring levity to any situation. In knowing her, I attribute it to her creative spirit... She would say, "it's life and you have take it as it comes". Its probably got something to do with her love of Poodles. Pictured here wi

Amidst projects and deadlines of the chaotic corporate world, how does one keep their center and calm? There are a few people I have met along the way that I feel embody a spiritual vibe without being overly obvious or religious. Jeff Balazs is one of those whom have an aura of peacefulness and kindness that comes naturally. Jeff has found a balance. He knows where the boundary is for him on how invested he can be successfully so that he has energy and time for activities f

How does a great designer feed his craft? What inspires him? Most days you'll find Tim designing books at Walter Greene & Company. As with many creatives their artistic expression crosses over into other mediums. Tim is not just an impeccable designer but a multi-talent artist. Beginning in his teens, Tim has had a passion for playing harmonica and for the blues from the 1920s through 1940s. Mostly playing in private learning the techniques and tones available, he built an

As she walked into my studio I noticed her tall slender frame was crowned by a silver mane. Her dignified and captivating presence emanating warmth. Even back when I first met Belleruth she had that signature which is the same today. What most people are unaware of is her real legacy. As a psychologist Belleruth was drawn to delve deeper into the human condition willing to grapple with what others may have thought too difficult. Her goal, finding healthy solutions. Bellerut