God was this month’s challenge invigorating. I have had a lot going on in my life recently and most of it came to a head during the past few weeks, but I was able to counter that by getting rid of so much stuff. My original idea was to go through one type of item … Continue reading January Challenge Recap →

A few months ago I was in Albany for the weekend and had some time to kill so I got starbucks and took a walk around the old neighborhood.  Yes folks, I, Owen Foley, former punk rock boxer and anarchist extraordinaire have become a pinkey up, latte drinking stroll taker.  2005 Owen would totally kick … Continue reading A Walk Down Memory Lane →

Holy Crap it is 2015 already, and I just got used to writing 2013 on my checks.  This year like any other is full of promise and the ability to try new things and have new adventures.  The key is transferring the idea from potential to kinetic and actually doing those things and getting where … Continue reading 2015 A Look Ahead →

In many ways 2014 was one of the best years in recent memory.  I was able to try a lot of new things and accomplish some stuff that I have wanted to do for a while.  Of course it wasn’t all sunshine and candy corn, there were some hard times but I feel like I … Continue reading 2014 A Year in Review →

Recap of December. Using the December Challenge of reaching out to one person each day I was able to start a few conversations and touch base with people who I haven’t talked to in a while.  I don’t think that it was as successful as the first time I tried it, but I did have … Continue reading Unveiling the January Challenge →

The other day I was talking with a friend who I haven’t seen in a while and the topic of creativity came up.  He was surprised that I started doing stand up because typically the profession of pharmacy stamps the creativity out of you.  I have to agree with that sentiment.  Before I went to … Continue reading Creatonism →

A few weeks ago several of my friends gathered in a place that we have been many times before, but this time it was different, the topic of conversation shifted.  All of a sudden the conversation was about me and what I have done recently, and it was strange.  Three separate people, each of whom … Continue reading I’m an Inspiration? →

So here it is, the big project that I have been thinking about and working on for a while now.  I have been writing one to five essays a month since January while also pursuing other ventures and the next logical step is to put in all in one place.  Here is a quick highlight … Continue reading The Great Unveiling →

This post was originally published on January 29th, 2014 Have you ever gotten involved with something, something that you knew was going to take time and effort but be worth it, only to find that its even bigger than you ever dreamed. Something that basically takes over your life and makes you change as a … Continue reading I Am Phi Delta Chi →

This Post was originally published December 31st, 2013 This past year had its ups and downs (as they all do) but overall it feels like this would be one of the years that marked some important milestones.  This year included some big changes from my car, to my job, where I live, as well as … Continue reading 2013 A Year in Review →