Author: MikeDiazTheFirst

Mike was born in Queen, New York to a blue collar family. An avid self educator, artist, and traveler he’s traveled around the globe three times while immersing himself in the culture of 48 different countries and counting.  Read about his journeys and musings here.
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Pandemic

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…

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A farewell to EJ

I 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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The three children

This post is part of a series called Thoughts and Ideas 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…

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Merry Christmas

This post is part of a series called Thoughts and Ideas 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…

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Watch where I’m going!

This post is part of a series called Thoughts and Ideas 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…

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The End

This post is part of a series called Manhattan – Astoria 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…

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Day 55

This post is part of a series called Manhattan – Astoria 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…

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Day 54

This post is part of a series called Manhattan – Astoria 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…

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