...a series of events ( Read more... )

Coffee and oatmeal to start the day. Is it time to find my voice? At least in written word? Or will this be yet another among a multitude of orphan blog posts? Promising more regular updates as the most recent post. Discovered by an accidental visitor years from now?

No promises. Time to watch something funny.

I've been using Strava for about two and a half years and have found it a great source of motivation. That is, if one does not get stuck on comparing times with others. Or idiotically speeding down a hill beyond one's skill level. It is a great service to find rides, watch friends improve, and compete with yourself. OK, OK... and maybe one day ( Read more... )

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Back in spring, after riding out to the Rocky Mountain Raceway for the weekly criterium race my friend John and I stopped by the Bike Swap at the state fairgrounds. After riding in a bit of wind and over some pretty rough roads, I was again feeling the pain of my vibrating aluminum bike frame having it's way with the nerves running through my body ( Read more... )

'And the day came when the risk
to remain tight in a bud
was more painful than
the risk it took to blossom.'

Unconditional love is hard.

But, I'm still givin' it my all.

I guess it's time I give a little to myself, too.

Let's all create a gift culture based on love, shall we?

No more of this taking, leaving, robbing, and stealing.

If I can give it, how may I love you best?

I upgraded my Flickr account. And now, instead of being limited to the last 200 shots posted, all 802 shots I've uploaded over the past 20 months are now able to be seen again. Check 'em out here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/psychenaut

Being in love can be a traumatic experience. Especially when it's not returned. I've lived a few years selfishly and fearfully holding onto my love and not allowing it to roam much further than the tip of my round little nose ( Read more... )

There seems to be a well-thought list of effective infrastructure
suggestions from Robert Hurst over at IndustrializedCyclist.comI've taken the liberty of pasting ( Read more... )