Part I: Red Flags
If you’ve followed the news at all lately, you’ve seen the story of actor Will Smith rising up in defense of his wife during the Academy Awards ceremony to slap… Read more »
Author Archives: Robert Fraleigh
Hidden Gems
Rick Beato is one of those guys with a passion. I appreciate his insight and perception when it comes to music, and if you watch him for any length of… Read more »
I Finished a Book
Sure, it might not seem like much, but if I had a quarter for every partially-read book in my library (and completely unread book I scored cheap (or free) on… Read more »
Not Good, Then Good, Then Pretty Good…
I was a bit fearful when I started today’s ride and on the first climb I was thinking, “blech!” Just wasn’t feeling it. As a matter of fact, just over… Read more »
The Best is Yet to Come
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief,… Read more »
Getting Creative
If you look at the heat map of my rides on Strava, you’ll see I’ve covered some ground. If it’s interesting and it’s within 40 miles or so, I’ll go… Read more »
You’d (not) be surprised…
Like most people, there are times when my tongue is tied and I’m nothing but an awkward, inarticulate klutz when I’m talking to others. And then there are times when… Read more »
Double-Up: Joy
I know I just put up a playlist song by them yesterday, but Kings Kaleidoscope have some new music out, and I’m fascinated. I’m always drawn in by the lyrics,… Read more »
Sabotage/Home
Here’s one from the playlist. I love Kings Kaleidescope’s music. A lot of it is great for riding, and the lyrics are especially good. Every time I hear this song… Read more »
Monday Random
Another one of those days. Not because it’s Monday. I’ve never minded Mondays. Just gotta step out of the routine every so often. So what better day for some random?… Read more »