Beyond the Bone: The Soul of the Calaveras Sentinel and Sentry Hoodies
In many cultures, the skull is a symbol of the end, but at Skull & Bogeys, it is a symbol of the breakthrough. Our Calaveras Edition—inspired by the traditional Mexican sugar skull—serves as a vibrant tribute to the journey of recovery, the honor of the past, and...
The Twilight Round: Reclaiming the Witching Hour
For a long time, sunset was my trigger. However, I learned to redefine this time as a sober happy hour. In the old life, the “golden hour” wasn’t about the light hitting the trees; it was about the sound of the first ice cube hitting the glass. As...
In the Shadows and the Spotlight: The “Hidden Gem” of the Grind
For a long time, the only way I wanted to be a “hidden gem” was to stay hidden. When you’re in the thick of a bottle-a-day habit, visibility is the enemy. You spend your life trying to be a ghost. You hide the empties at the bottom of the bin; you hide the...
The Hero in the Hoodie: Mapping the Hero’s Journey 12 Ounces at a Time
Today is my 2-year sobriety anniversary and to celebrate, I want to share some fascinating psychology lessons I learned in therapy recently. Joseph Campbell, the man who basically mapped the DNA of every great story ever told, believed that all of humanity shares one...