“Enjoy the ride” is one of those perfect little life reminders—whether it’s the literal ups and downs of a dirt road bike ride, or the bigger journey of retirement, and all the twists and turns that come with lovin’ life.
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The idea was to get out in the fresh air and have some fun; it wasn’t working, it wasn’t fun.
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Distraction is a fascinating topic because it sits at the intersection of biology, psychology, and social engineering.
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Life is energy. Protect it. Invest it. Multiply it. The key is to maximize your energy rather than manage your time.
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Wisdom, like buffalo grass, grows slowly once it blooms after decades of trial, error, reflection, and loss.
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Space isn’t emptiness to be filled; it’s a canvas of possibility. It serves as the quiet framework that holds our chaotic lives together.
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It’s been five days since the last ride, and I really wanted to go. Well, at least part of me wanted to go. Another part of me saw the temperature and the breeze and spent several minutes attempting to talk me out of it.
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The Autumnal Equinox marks a time of balance, with night and day each lasting 12 hours.
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There was no sadness about not reaching the hilltop; in fact, the goal was a fun ride in the morning sunshine, and that was accomplished.
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July and the Tour de France are two-thirds of the way over. I celebrated by going for a bike ride.
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The idiom “stuck in a rut” came to mind as I dodged and weaved, looking for solid ground to ride.
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The war of words on social media and in the news is doing nothing for me. It causes stress and keeps me from completely enjoying the beauty that surrounds me.
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There are several dirt road vehicles in the 3mph stable. The Jeep comes in second place for the most miles, at just slightly over 100,000. She’s a teenager this year; the same age as our granddaughter, 13. There are some hail divots and other assorted brokenness, but she runs nicely and still looks pretty good
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