Life isn't a gentle blend; it’s a collision of storms. Since 2004, this space has recorded what it actually takes to survive them. You won't find cute motivation crap or easy answers here. 'Bean There' is hard-won wisdom forged in the dirt.We walk the hard path together. It’s not pretty work,but it’s the only work that matters.

Day 241. 156 pounds lost. The Minnesota State Fair … “the Great Minnesota Get-together” is upon us once again. I have said no to invites the last several years for a few reasons. The first one had everything to do with mobility. My own pride would not allow me to ride around in one of […]
read the post
new!
latest posts
Bean There is yourmonthly dose of hard truths, earned wisdom, and the raw reality of the work. No crap. Just real talk.
just the right blend
If something inside you is real, chances are it’s not only interesting—it’s something everyone can relate to. Write straight into the messy, beautiful center of it all.
If something inside you is real, chances are it’s not only interesting—it’s something everyone can relate to. Write straight into the messy, beautiful center of it all.