I had been working on a post about the rising population and how that changed our vocabulary and perspective. It was a grand sweeping idea, that I am probably unqualified to actually write. However, just before I finished the world changed again. So again I will try to put my thoughts into words. I am…
View MoreI flew from Paris through Bahrain with only a carry on, with a jar of EJ’s ashes. In the airport I met two guys who were working the oil fields and heading home for a week. We drank and they spoke of the middle east and woking there. I told them that I was bringing…
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There are many books, theories and philosophies observing the differences derived from birth order. Of course these kinds of things can not really be proven true or the complete story. They say observing a situation will inherently change the way it is with out the observation. Some parents might also go out of their way…
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On Day 6 we had a detour. I’ve thought about this day for a long time. Not that the detour was that much… I mean at the time I wasn’t happy, but in retrospect a 10, 20 even 30 mile detour on a +3K mile journey a few miles out of the way really isn’t…
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During this holiday season I’ve been thinking about the people who are so angry that they can not say Merry Christmas. I understand the position that one could just be spreading joy of their holiday and even if you don’t celebrate that particular holiday why not just allow the cheer into your heart. However I’ve…
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I have noticed a new phenomenon where someone walking, engrossed in their mobile walks into someone else. People walking while distracted is long been a problem, however as of late there is a new mentality. After the collision, the distracted person feels it is acceptable to say didn’t you see I was distracted? Why didn’t…
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Thank you everyone for reading this account of our ride: Manhattan to Astoria. I am working on an Ebook of my photos, final notes and some of lessons I’ve learned. I am also working on some tee shirt ideas. Please let me know through the contact page if either of these interest you. Also please…
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We woke up and started to get ready. I had to check the maps, double check our reservation, double check where the bike shop was, buy our plane tickets, all while being very aware that today would be the last day of riding. I plugged everything in, checked and rechecked which bag was where. Shortly…
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Last night after dinner we walked back to the room. Inside we chatted over the tv, not really getting to bed but being more comfortable after some wine and food. Suddenly there was a long pop and the rush or air until my rear tire was flat. I watched on in disbelief. However this is…
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