Thoughts on Living the Life Creative
It was a year of new challenges, new wheels and new achievements. The hope is that it’s a year that sets me up for an even better year in 2026. I meant to do a year-end review of my riding along with the usual suspects of movies and books. But once the end-of-year break arrived,... Continue Reading →
Part of the reality of The Life Creative is that the other parts of our lives get in the way. I'll talk some more about that in the future. In the meantime, I took advantage of a day off and set out with my camera. I don't get as many photo days as I'd like,... Continue Reading →
Still catching up on the year that was. While I continue to plan the year to come. My goal for this year on the bicycle was 1,000 miles. It was a bet with a friend and an ambitious one. I don't think I've put half that many miles on the bike in a given year. ... Continue Reading →
This past year did not proceed as I anticipated. Or hoped. Or wanted. It did its own thing. As with any year, I had little choice but to go with what's given me. Last year at this time I set out my objectives for the New Year: No resolutions this year, just simple definable goals.... Continue Reading →
A tough month for bicycling. On the positive side, I conquered the Cap2Cap trail for the first time. That is a 52 mile paved path that runs from between the historic first capital of Virginia, Jamestown, and the current one, Richmond. My first attempt was cut short when I did not balance my blood glucose... Continue Reading →
I've been thinking about something that former President Ronald Reagan said. "Trust but verify". He was talking about the Soviets. I was thinking about all the drivers on the road with me. I've mentioned in previous posts having to adjust to so many other folks sharing the road when I'm riding in the city. What... Continue Reading →
Wherein, I rat myself out. One of the great things about New Year's resolutions is that, by this time of year, everyone has forgotten that you ever made any. But I did make some (HERE), and the idea was to work towards them all. So with half the year behind me, it's time to see... Continue Reading →
till learning all the ins and outs of riding the city vs. the country. There is one piece of equipment on my bike that I have to remind myself to use. My mirror. Riding in the country, traffic overtaking you is relatively infrequent. Plus, the overall noise level there is lower. I usually heard the cars/trucks... Continue Reading →
At the encouragement of my parish priest, I started cycling about fifteen years ago. It wasn't a brand new activity. I had biked in college. Two of my friends were serious cyclists and I tagged along with them. These two chapters of my biking life have two things in common. Then and now, I was... Continue Reading →
No resolutions this year, just simple definable goals. Health Goals: Lose the last 20 pounds (be The Guy) Keep my blood glucose within ADA ranges and work toward the lower ranges Maintain a minimum of 150 active minutes a week Creativity Goals: Add six more songs to my guitar competence list Finish a writing project... Continue Reading →
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