Dec 31 2008
As another year passes, I look back and contemplate what I might have done better or different. In the end I come away with a feeling of satisfaction knowing I did nearly everything I could do right and know I always have room for improvement. I look forward to another year of fun and adventures [...]
Dec 26 2008
Woo Hoo!! There are 365 shopping days left until next Christmas. I always enjoy the time spent with my family over the Christmas and New Year holidays.
Shopping was a bit of a challenge this year and all but one gift was purchased using a bicycle, public transportation, and going online . This past week’s [...]
Dec 11 2008
Hey I want some of the free money Washington is throwing giving away these days. I am environmentally, fiscally, and most importantly personally responsible for everything I do. Damn… I just ruined any hope of getting some easy money from the feds.
Last night I read in the Oregonian a special interest group is going after [...]
Nov 29 2008
What does it say about so many Americans when they stampede stores on Black Friday? What does it say when one groups stampede killed a 38 year old man? I for one do not support or participate in this mayhem.
The New York Times is reporting: Wal-Mart Employee Trampled to Death
The shoppers broke the doors off [...]
Nov 28 2008
Red at spokesNspin was tagged by his friend RBK and chose to participate without tagging anyone. I enjoy reading some of the unknown facts people put in some of these meme list, so I decided to participate too. The rules are listed below.
1) Link to the person who tagged you.-Check
2) Post the rules on your [...]
Nov 19 2008
When does discourse become complaining? I read a lot of web sites and blogs about bicycling, whether it be about commuting, fitness training, or recreational riding.
One of the common themes written about is bicycle infrastructure or should I say the lack of or inadequacy of this infrastructure. Many times there are comparisons of the U.S. [...]
Nov 11 2008
In recent days I have been reading about speculation on who President-elect Obama might pick to be his Secretary of Transportation. Two names keep coming up in the speculation, Senator Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Congressman Jim Oberstar (D-MN). In 2005 both are the only politicians named in League of American Bicyclists list of 25 [...]
