Lin’s Bike Notes | Yes I Think I Can

Speaking in Winona

Winona Friendship CenterApril 5, 2017 Hello Friends,Got to Winona’s Friendship Center, Read marquee, Thought … oh, dear… Mistake here, Not my expertise!Inside building white board words Gave message that matched. Whew.(Bike safety instruction followed my talk.) Lovely people involved all along, Booking talk through Winona Library, Oldest serving library building in U.S. Librarian Lezlea finding date for event. Friendship Center […]

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 […]

Bucket List Dream

Getting to dance like Ginger…Monday, February 27, 2017 Hello My Friends,As I tell my story to audiences far and near,My message is to Act on Your Dreams—”It doesn’t matter when you start,It matters that you begin.”Hence this note to share the joy ofRealizing a dream of my own. You know from my home-page story My childhood dream was […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Winter Solstice

Wishes and ReflectionSWednesday, December 21, 2016 Hello friends, Longest day, darkest day.Tomorrow and tomorrow …Slowly light nibbles darkness,Renewing thoughts ofDaylight opening possibility.This season is a hard one for me,With darkness and cold.Possibility has remained all along,Just difficult for me to be positive,To motivate.I ride stationary bike while readingIn little exercise room of Village,Go to Senior Center […]

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 […]

An Invitation

Two upcoming talkS: Come if you can!On Thursday, Nov. 3rd at 7pm, and Tuesday, Nov. 8th at 10am Hello Friends, Activities have shifted from riding To getting ready to talk about my rides. I have two Northfield “gigs” coming soon; If you can come, please do. You know my refrain: “It’s never too late to say ‘yes’ […]

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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