I decided to start this blog for several reasons. First and foremost to bring people up to date with whats going on in the world on many fronts; music, art, culture, NYC, health, veg recipes, training, spirituality, politics, you name it, I’m gonna drop it here. I also keep you updated on my books, film and Cro-Mag stuff. Second, as I did my 55 mile training for my upcoming 2012 NYC Ironman (see pic from today) I had to reflect on the crazy journey my life has taken as I road past many of my former stomping grounds. I commented to my brother E on the 4th of July, “Hey bro, can you believe we were in St. John’s Home for Boys in Rockaway, 35 years ago?” and he bugged out saying, “Damn, we survived some shit!” Anyway I feel so fortunate to have come in contact with so many amazing people in my life. Many teachers, on many fronts. Even negative experiences are meant to teach us. My realization is I chose whether I wanted to live in the realm of hell or not. I try and approach every day as The Bad Brains say,”With that PMA” – but I do feel thnx to my Higher Power is in order for bringing me thru all the chaos even when I was hard-headed and stubborn. So thnx to Krsna, Jah, Allah, Buddah, Christ or whatever name you wanna call God. I’m John Joseph…. and that’s “THE HARD TRUTH”