Fighting Off Covid…

The day after I got back from Phoenix Karen found out that her friend, whom she’d spent time with over the weekend, tested positive for Covid. Karen tested positive the…

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Recent Rides

I’ve been riding a lot lately though I’ve been remiss about reporting on it. Last Saturday, June 8th, was my 50th wedding anniversary. Karen and I had celebrated earlier in…

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Unexpected Caregiver Adventure

Over the past 12 years or so My wonderful wife Karen has had occasion to be my caregiver while I was bouncing back from multiple surgeries and illnesses, including hip…

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More Century Training- Cruising Speed Increases

As I mentioned in a recent post, I’ve been disappointed in my cruising speed on my recumbent, and thought my rear thorn-proof tube might have something to do with it….

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When I’m Old I Shall Wear Purple

I’ve always loved this poem, an ode to non-comformity, by the Scottish author Jenny Joseph: Warning When I am an old woman I shall wear purpleWith a red hat which…

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