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Running on Coffee and Kittens

Not Vélo.

I’m not quite sure why I’ve been so tired. Grading is pretty much done. I’m mostly working during school hours. But on that drive home, I struggle to keep my eyes open. Very literally. Not the safest, but it is what it is.Read More »Running on Coffee and Kittens

Cheers to 40

Happy 40th birthday to me!

Last Tuesday I celebrated my 40th birthday. If I live the average U.S. life expectancy for a woman, I truly became middle-aged. And it feels Ok!Read More »Cheers to 40

Realistic Dreams

The RV was crap, but my friends and I stopped to look at this baby on the way home. I think it’s a keeper!!

I went to a tiny home festival last weekend, and I looked at a used RV this weekend. While the RV wasn’t in as good of shape as the owner put in the ad (the words “death trap” come to mind), the trip has gotten me thinking about my future living situation.Read More »Realistic Dreams

We All Need Somebody to Lean On

I love a good campfire!

Saturday evening my friends joined me at the campsite. They worked their shifts and then rode the 20-ish miles. They arrived after dark. (First part of trip here.)Read More »We All Need Somebody to Lean On

Crisis Created and Averted

Weaver Park in Dunedin

This weekend I did my second fully loaded bike tour (first trip here and here). I made a few modifications to my bike and touring kit. I loaded up Friday and off I rode!Read More »Crisis Created and Averted

T-minus 74 Days

School is in its last nine weeks. Which means not long past that is … (duh duh DUH) my Canada bike trip!!!

Seventy-four days from now, to be precise.

Seventy-four. That sounds like a long time. Whew! I still have time to prepare.

It’s a little scarier to think that’s a little over two months. No, no, no! I’ll stick with the 70+ number for now!

There are thirty-three days until I turn 40. That feels like it’s coming up fast.

My study hall class has been held in the cafeteria since testing has be

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Black Cheetah

This patio felt damn long this morning.

This morning I met a friend for coffee. I got my bike together and out the door. I was riding down the road when I realized I’d left my bike lock behind. I turned around and went back to get it.Read More »Black Cheetah