Drumroll —Excitement!!!
I have signed up for a summer bike trip!
August 2 – 26, I’ll ride in New York State.
“Empire State Bike Tour” with BAA Co.
My Birthday!
This weekend I turned 82 years old.
With that, a wealth of
Connections for me to cherish.
This time can prompt our noticing
Connection, similarity,
In simplest activity.
What are you able to do to vary your routine?
Bob and I took another “loop” drive.
Our three-hour outing,
Started and ended in our own garage.
What have you “explored” recently?
Even though we’ve had MN as home for fifty years,
Seldom have Bob and I explored MN.
Bob and I came upon a LARGE tree branch blocking bike trail. Off we got to move it aside. Push, pull, twist, — progress. Final need was lifting branch to clear post. Heavy, heavy, we couldn’t lift high enough. Behind us a voice…
Continue readingWhat “spark” did you plan for yourself? Spark in my life—fun, spirit-lifting outing—a trailhead site in Houston, MN: Root River Trail.
Continue readingRiding lifted my spirits this morning.
It had been hard to push myself out the door. Why is it that even when we know things that give zest to life, we stall?
“Do I do this? Or that?” “Will I have enough energy to do it all?”
The need for life balance is a reality for us all. How do you embrace your passionate, zest-filled activity and still do everything else?
Bike riding is happening! Not in the way of a trip. New creative configurations, Fun and satisfying.
Continue readingLoss and joy can coexist. This week is certainly proof of that. My hard decision not to ride the East Coast ride this Fall lives beside delight of celebrating Bob’s 85th birthday.
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