Tales, trails and tails of a corporate drop-out
Every day we wake up we make dozens; some of us even hundreds of decisions. A couple weeks ago we landed on a decision that’d been simmering for awhile. Pull the plug on the midwest for good, pack it up and build a (present) and future in the desert. Almost a non-decision. Many things simply … Read moreSunset on the Midwest
Dear Diary:My last 24hours: Confirm Friday a.m. ride~~ squishy on participants. A couple a bit flaky. I’m still in for sure. Feeling fat and out of shape. Plus IA games only a few weeks away and need to be able to ride something there to keep my streak alive. Confirm Thursday afternoon ride; throw out … Read moreDear Diary
One, two, three….drink! Barely a whisper yet I could read the words on the lips of the three employees. Employee uniforms including hats, youngest barely out of school, oldest closing in on retirement. Clearly they had done this before: grab a can of your-favorite-highly caffeinated jolt-juice, meet at the employee break table in the deli/dining … Read moreIt Takes A Community
Regardless of your location and schedule you’re never too busy or too far away from finding the time and place to pay a few moments respect to those responsible for many of our freedoms. Here’s a couple from a windy, humid bike ride today: Everyone can (and should) have their own personal way to remember; … Read moreMemorial Day ’11
The Coke bet is done. Lofti doesn’t know it yet; but after the last week or so the Coke’s out of reach for him. Upwards of 400 miles through the first week of May is way more than he can make up. It’s almost not been fair as well over 1/2 my miles have come … Read moreCoke Bet Is Over