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Finishing North Shore Outing

…Reminded me that
Literally “changing pace” can let us
Climb the stairs, bike the miles,
Live doing what we love.

Returned From Northwest

North West time gave such variety:
Biking, Visiting, Speaking, Flowers,
Wahoooo!

Rode bike 15 miles Tuesday, 20 todayWednesday, April 17, 2019Hello My Friends,Now I’m in Sequim,Midst positive swirl of Biking, speaking, and family.Lindy and Ty live in this lovely spot,With mountains on one side andSalt water several miles to other side.Sort of down middle is “Olympic Discovery Bike Trail”,Wonderful resource for moving through country on bicycle.Riding […]

Returning Home

Returning after any travel is my challenge. I must be deliberate to reenter my town. Connecting with community, Observing progress toward spring,

Sanibel Island Day 3

Today has been introspective and memory laden for me. Looking back 20 years at the journey I happened on. Feeling grateful.

80th Birthday Coming Up

My 80th birthday celebration trip coming up—a marvelous gift—and a request

Sharing Lake Michigan Lessons Learned

Speaking at Fifty NorthTuesday, September 25, 2018I had a wonderful morning!I got to speak at Fifty North.For first time, I used a microphone that fit over one ear,Battery in my pocket, requiring no hands.No hampering to movement or gestures,Fun! Because microphone drooped, I wore BandaidOn side of face to keep microphone by my mouth.And I did […]

Lake Michigan Ride—Day 15

Gladstone—Menominee, MI: 61 milesSunday, June 17, 2018Happy Fathers Day!If you are a father, special honoring to you today.Unable to access internet tonightDue to weather conditions.This post via text to my web person.Huge storm on way,Will interfere with biking tomorrow.Shuttle to be hired to get usTo Green Bay, WI.Mileage today was 61.I rode 66.Got a bit […]

Mid-April “See-Saw”

Recent Ups and Downs of my “Next Big Things”Tuesday, April 10, 2018Hello, My Friends, My contrasting mindsetsSlow me down,Yet keep me moving. Feeling lashed by the anklesBy tenacious winter cold temps.I’m held to Winter’s requirements,Rather than moving into Spring’s possibility. Evident for me—As fair weather biker.I continue indoor stationary biking. Getting outside on bike one time,I’m Very Aware of seat differenceBetween […]

Birthday Check-in

Biking and Speaking UpdatesFriday, March 16, 2018Hello My Friends, Current biking:Nearly daily stationary indoor bike riding,Preparing for Lake Michigan ride in June. Longer hours of daylight,Increasing temps,Melting snow,In a few weeks,I will ride outside! My birthday just passed—Celebrated 79 years on March 13. March 13 as its start date was prompt to sign up forMy first transcontinental U.S. ride: […]

Signed up for Trip

Breaking News…Wednesday, February 7, 2018Hello My Friends,My exciting news:I have signed up to ride around Lake Michigan!Trip is June 1—21, 2018.It is set up by bicycle company created by Nancy and Ken Wright.Couple from Vermont sets up rides—Route, lodging, food, SAG.Doing all work themselves,Riding with participants everyday,Keeping costs down,And enthusiasm up!Daily mileage is in good […]

Raccoon River Valley Trail—Day 2

Loop route—Panora back to Perry, IA: 34 milesSaturday, September 16, 2017 As I write down mileage for today, Add it to yesterday, And come up with eighty-five miles on this great trip— I want to report to you that … (drumroll) I have met and exceeded my goal of one thousand bicycle miles Ridden by end of Sept!That […]