Dirt Road Diary #32 – The Land of Ma
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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Dirt Road Diary #31
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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Dirt Road Diary #30 – Summer is Over
The Autumnal Equinox marks a time of balance, with night and day each lasting 12 hours.
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Dirt Road Diary #29
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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Dirt Road Diary #28
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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Dirt Road Diary #27 – Stuck in a Rut
The idiom “stuck in a rut” came to mind as I dodged and weaved, looking for solid ground to ride.
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Dirt Road Diary #26
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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Dirt Road Diary # 25
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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Dirt Road Diary #24
I’ve waited a few days for a break in the weather. The forecast said it was going to happen today, so I was excited this morning as we sipped our coffee and discussed our plans for the day. Vickie could tell by the look in my eyes, without even saying a word, that I was
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Dirt Road Diary #23
I love dirt and there are miles and miles of it to explore on the High Plains. I am looking forward to another awesome season of two-wheeled exploration.
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Dirt Road Diary #22 – Groundhog Day Edition
It’s February! Wow, that was quick. It seems that the older I get the faster time flies, and while time might be irrelevant in the grand scheme of things, the faster Spring gets here the better, as far as I’m concerned. I just checked the Garmin archives and the last time I went for a
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Dirt Road Diary #21 – The Right Speed
The 3MPH blog is six and a half years old this month and I’m amazed that we’ve kept it going this long. Perhaps it’s a testament to the power of the Slow living mindset. That was the original intent of 3MPH – sharing our journey, as we attempt to create a more meaningful and conscious
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Dirt Road Diary #20 – Slow Ride
As Fall fades into Winter, the opportunities to get out on the High Plains gravel are fading too. We changed up the way we normally do our Fall / Winter transition this year and journeyed down to Galveston Bay in October instead of December, so we could watch the grandkids play football and baseball. The
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