Tales, trails and tails of a corporate drop-out
Giving and trusting unconditionally tend to not come naturally for most people. Somewhere along the line we’re schooled in the art, or science, of expecting something for giving something. Feeling put out if a gesture or word isn’t met with an equal or greater response. Culturally it’s simply the place most of us land. While … Read moreMoral Superiority: More Lessons to Come
Eight day totals: 162.5M on the bike 40.5M on the feet. Thank goodness for a couple bookend travel days. At my age and level of abilities PRs don’t come along unless making up new events and distances. Given that most of the miles were at top end or the days after I’ll go ahead … Read moreWilder & Almanzo 100 Final Wrap
Every year between 800-1200 (sources vary) horses die on U.S. racetracks each year. All in the name of satisfying a handful of wealthy owners. Simultaneously more than 21 million U.S. schoolchildren qualified for free or reduced school lunches in 2011. Some studies show that well over 50% of school teachers purchase some classroom supplies out … Read moreTriple Crown – My 2012 Edition
First of all, as is said in multiple other sites: Donate. A class act such as this has earned the right to request support from participants, fans or anyone else who is aware. With a reported (yet to be officially confirmed) registration number around 800, a starting line number around 550 and a finish number … Read moreAlmanzo 100, 2012 Edition
Everyone has a story to tell. Something like 900 million people (and apparently growing daily) self-proclaim their story via the Facebook thing. Others over a cup of coffee or other drink, some still at the office water cooler. A small sect of our society tell their story via cheap cans of spray paint and whatever … Read moreGraffiti 101