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Tag Archives: cycling
Delicious night ride
This afternoon I felt irritation as I realized that, once again, I was not going to leave work on time. Minutes before “quitting time,” my boss had something important to discuss, and it could not wait. I was going to … Continue reading
Keeping connection
The past two weeks have been difficult, as I have dealt with an injured wrist that has kept me from sailing, cycling and gardening. These favorite physical activities help me keep my life in balance, so when I cannot engage … Continue reading
Mimosas on the wind
Not far into my morning bike ride, I encounter a significant hill just on the other side of a major intersection. If I manage to hit the intersection while in motion, the momentum allows me to shift into 12th gear … Continue reading
Mother, I’m flying!
Mother, I’m flying Come catch me, Dad The most wonderful feeling That I’ve ever had I’m riding, I’m falling I’m falling, I’m riding I’m falling, I’m riding my bike In the fall of her 16th year, my daughter learned to … Continue reading
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Tagged ceremony, cycling, humankindness, inner growth, personal growth, unschooling
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Reflections on a bike ride
As the surge of traffic rolls forward like a wave, I am quickly passed by the four-wheeled flow, and for a moment my mind touches on the thought that I am not at all nervous in this rush. Keenly aware, yes, but not afraid like I was 12 months ago. In that thought I see a metaphor for my life. Continue reading
The best smell
Cycling is one of the things that keeps me sane when I cannot sail and today’s unseasonably warm weather prompted my first ride of the year. I ride along the water as much as I can, appreciating the unique arrangement … Continue reading
