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Northern MN: Day 7

Hibbing to Grand Rapids, 44 milesFriday, June 23, 2017 More than one side to the story…Started today tired. I guess I was, as I did “Cross Training” on two hills. (Means: I got off and pushed bike up the slope!) Info about Trail must have been old, As Mesabi Trail is paved with exception of some […]

Northern MN: Day 5

Grand Rapids to Hibbing—44 milesWednesday, June 21, 2017 On the Mesabi Trail*…(*Editor’s note: see Wikipedia info below, for inquiring minds!) Paved trail, no motorized vehicles. Not flat! Several 8% grade climbs today. Legs more tired than end of last days’ rides. Trip designed for Bob and me to do trip together. I’m / we’re having a good […]

Northern MN: Day 4

Grand Rapids, MN—22 miles of ridingTuesday, June 20, 2017 First a few photos from yesterday…Enjoying tailwind on Paul Bunyan Trail (yesterday). Today’s Insights from the (bike) saddle…. Morning ride out and back from Gosh Dam motel— Twenty-two miles with wide shoulder. Purpose was to ride some miles. Made me realize, My preference is to have destination. Can […]

Northern MN: Getting There

Serendipity and KindnessFriday, June 16, 2017Above: Ready to leave Northfield—Friday 8:45amBob said this day is about Car miles and food. My “take” is that is it about Serendipity and kindness. Arrived Walker motel late afternoon, Tired, slightly dispirited. Unloading, found that Bob had forgotten his HELMET. ARGH! Woman at desk wrote down name of bike shop In Walker—green house […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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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