Columnist Mike Fitsko has never been called “athletic,” yet he’s finding new ways to test his limits. In this reflective piece, he questions what it really means to be an athlete—and whether labels we carry through life can be challenged.

On a routine stop in Mackinaw City, a bright blue Corvette’s notable tag stole the spotlight: “BLU BY U.” That simple plate prompts us to reflect on how these small, personalized details can reveal much about the people behind the wheel.

Music bears a profound power to let us express our true selves. This piece, drawn from Image’s Revelry issue, underscores how mixtapes can capture our collective and personal celebrations in ways that words alone cannot.