Have you ever reached a crossroads in your life? Taking a step down one path meant forsaking some other paths. I don’t know about you, but I’ve been there. And I’ve even been there on a bicycle–more times than once. On…
Bicycle Touring: What It Is, and What It Is Not!
If you have never traveled on a self-supported bicycle tour, you may be wondering, What is it really like? It is probably not like what you think. At least it wasn’t for Debbie and me. To dispel any misconceptions, here are some…
What lurks around the next corner in your life?
Certain events since the bicycle adventure Debbie and I had in 2010 added special meaning to our recent Altantic Coast bicycle tour. I frankly didn’t know whether I would be trekking long distances again, despite Debbie’s almost immediate pleas for a follow-up tour.…
When is the last time you cleaned out your closets?
After forty-seven days on the road, and feverishly trying to address overdue work issues thereafter, Debbie and I are still catching up on things around the house. On Saturday, we cleaned out the bicycling closet and made a dent in…
Hard Work Never Felt So Good!
Growing through Hard Work…and Fun! Hard work: even the sound of those very words has a draining effect. When I’m on vacation, or away from work, do I really want to work hard? What about you? Do you like to…