I've been a NASM CPT (certified personal trainer) for two decades. I come from a journalism background. Basically, I swapped crafting adjectives for sculpting triceps. That line was actually funny the first time I used it.

For the majority of my time on this planet, I never owned a house, a car, or had kids. Then, at the age of 47, I got all three. Four, actually, since I have twin daughters. This prompted a mid-life crisis, and I bought way too many bikes. Probably cheaper and less dramatic than many of the alternatives.

I'm a huge fan of basketball, U.S. history (I can still name all the presidents in order, which is my only "party trick"), really hoppy IPAs, aged cheese, and Serena Williams.

The best non-fiction book I've ever read is "City of Night" by John Rechy. The best fiction book I've ever read is "Welcome to the Monkey House," by Kurt Vonnegut. My favorite movie is the Swedish film "My Life as a Dog."

The view from the top of Mount Tam in Marin is the best view in the world — best savored on a bike.

Mauve is the color that best ties the room together. Any room.

Becoming a father is the best decision I ever made. (I had help with that decision.) It's not even close. My preteen daughters are much smarter than I am, although we pretend otherwise for the sake of household harmony.

I don't have a sweet tooth, but I'm still looking for my lost shaker of salt. It's probably underneath the futon, like everything else.