Value the Work
I grew up with a father who could do anything he put his mind to. Fix a car? Yup. Build a house? Yup. Fly an airplane? Yup. Ride a unicycle?… Read more »
Saturday 70: Railroad History Tour
So the day after I whine about not being able to handle the long rides anymore… Last winter, I went on a ride that took me past some old train… Read more »
Something’s Gotta Give
A few years ago, I set out on a long bicycle ride. I’d been telling myself for years that I needed to top 100 miles again. I’d done it once… Read more »
Turning the Corner?
A recent NY Times piece on The Daily podcast went into detail on lost productivity due to heat. I don’t know if they adjusted for expectations, so I’m still a… Read more »
Next Up: Jennifer Egan
I’d like to make my review of the last book short: I’ve given up on it. But I can’t help myself. I don’t even know what The Executioner’s Song is… Read more »
Oops…?
Maybe it’s a little early, but I’ve got to say it: I’m kind of regretting picking up The Executioner’s Song. I’ve got to wonder a bit, actually. The Kindle version… Read more »
Next Up: …and some thoughts.
With the finishing of All the Light We Cannot See, I’ve come to decision time again. The Pulitzers in which I’ve taken an interest are not available at the local… Read more »
All the Light We Cannot See
As I have noted before, the thing about reading nothing but Pulitzer-prize winning novels is that you will always be reading something of quality. Not that I’ve loved all of… Read more »
Saturday 55: Cookin’ by Nine
New rule. No riding when the “feels like” temperature tops 100. This morning, that was supposed to be at nine. The past two weekends have taught us that we’re just… Read more »
The Beauty of Korean Mornings
I’ve been a bit off on my BCFBs this year. By this time last year, I had already done over 20. This morning I did my 14th in 2023. But… Read more »