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Next trip starts Saturday!

Last minute details and fun…Wednesday, June 14, 2017 ​Hello Friends,Saturday, June 17, next ride starts! Bob and I on northern MN ride, New routes, more complete trails, Circle tour, creative planning, Enough challenge, Enough back-up For good bicycling together. Original plan 450 miles Completely unsupported— Modified when my chest cough, Bob twinging back, Reminded us that changing […]

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National Bike Week

Lake City Public Library, MNSaturday, May 20, 2017 ​Hello My Friends,National Bike Week this week! My talk in Lake City Part of their attention to bicycling. Lovely audience of about dozen Attentive listeners. Thoughtful questions let me Expand my stories, Share experiences. Appreciation for Librarian, Stacie Falvey, Setting up talk gig. Original plan was biking to Lake City for […]

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Pure Joy

Days to CherishBiking with Bob to celebrate his 82nd birthday! ​Hello Friends,Passionate pursuits are often full of effort, but— Sometimes there are shining days of joy. Wanted to share these with you, Reminding you yours await … Along your own passionate path— Don’t wait! You will guess this bike day was with Bob, my husband, for […]

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Denver Delights

Park Hill Branch Library AppearanceTuesday, April 18, 2017 ​Such FUN! Getting to share my story with this Denver audience. Fifteen people giving me attention, Welcoming my words and funny songs. Staying around to talk, question, Tell some experience. Denver opportunity came because Maggie Bruce Hutt, Wonderful granddaughter, Park Hill Branch Library employee, Suggested me as speaker for their […]

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North Carolina

Time in Asheville area—non-biking adventureMarch 19—25, 2017 Hello My Friends,Home in Northfield after two weeks In Carolinas. Last week’s site, North Carolina. Housed in Warren Wilson College guest house Midst of charming small campus. Spring emerging during stay. Daffodils greeted us. Watched flowering cherry trees Unfurling soft blooms by end of week. Time spent touristing— Biltmore, Folk Art […]

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Road Scholar Program

Charleston, SC—non-biking adventureMarch 12—17, 2017 ​Hello My Friends!This week has been whirl of new places, info, people As nineteen soon-to-be-friends gathered in Charleston— Actually “Isle of Palms, S.C.” For fieldtrips, walking tours, lectures. Much to view, Much to learn and see. Architecture, Plantation history, Gullah culture. I’ve heightened awareness, Expanded interest, Small start on new information. Friendly participants […]

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Speaking for AAUW

Gracious, Attentive AudienceWednesday, February 22, 2017 ​Hello my friends,Feb 15 talk to Northfield AAUW— A privilege to tell my story. Fifteen fine women Got lunches and listened, Seated round big tables. I got lunch too, and learned Even mild chili doesn’t work for Pre-talk food. Delicious later!Visitor to event was Myrna Johnson, One of “Northfield’s Living Treasure” award […]

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Rochester Fun

And One More Talk this Week!Friday, February 17, 2017 Hello my friends, I’ve spoken to about 30 people Rochester, MN Public Library. Group of some bicyclists, Other regulars at Library events. Attentive, enthusiastic listeners. Absolute FUN to get to tell my story. Finally met face-to-face Katherine Stecher, library program planner for my event. In person she is warm, […]

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At Hiawatha Bike Club

Great People, Good Fun!Friday, February 10th, 2017 ​Hi Friends,I’ve had such FUN this weekend! Giving talk, visiting family, Connecting and sharing. Hiawatha Bicycle Club, Edina MN Hosted me as speaker for their February meeting. Twenty-five attentive listeners Heard me tell how biking, Actually “reaching bigger” has Expanded my life. It is becoming clearer to me that Although […]

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Winter Break to Seattle

Speaker Working Retreat: Jan 24—27 Hello Friends, I have taken a (non-biking) winter break to Seattle. Chilly with some green, No ice or snow, Seemed hopeful. Met (daughter) Lindy at retreat type hotel. Lovely surroundings Facilitated positive time.Actually working vacation; Lindy helping me sort bike trip Timelines, memories,Bike talk tweaks and improvements. Amazing experience Having listener focused on […]

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Taking the Lid Off My Life

Hooray, My Talks went well!Wednesday, November 9, 2016 My dear buddies,I would like to have “beamed” each of you into Northfield to be with me for one of my talks. Thanks for good vibes. There wereAnimated listeners,           Still listeners,  Laughing listeners,     Smiling listeners, Listeners of many styles. Each a gift to have […]

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Coming Home

Home from our MN Mini-TourSaturday, October 1, 2016 Home …. great to be back.Now to reintegrate and settle;That is usually my BIG task.I ‘ve unpacked,Have laundry to do.Have made lunch date with dear friend,Strolled Northfield’s Town Square summer/fall market,Started lists of “to-do” requirements.This trip’s end-of-each-ride-day clothesWorked well.Two knit shirts, short, long sleeve,Two button shirts, long […]

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