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Gravel is just alright with me: a sort of ride report.
I finally visited the trails accessible from the West Hartford, CT municipal reservoir. I’d once cut through the paved section as part of a local group ride, but never explored. Clear signage led me to a paved MUP, on which bicyclers are segregated into provided their own lane; because cyclers and pedestrians, as I’ve discovered,…
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My bike. It’s a very, very, very fine bike.
With the seemingly infinite selection of bicycles today, I choose to ride a 36 year old mid-range mountain bike most of the time. Suitable for nearly any occasion, my bike is based around a 1987 Bianchi Cervino MTB frame, with an 17” seat tube. This Japanese made frame is chromoly steel throughout, lugged, and with…
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Ritual and Routine
Nothing is sacred. In the book Several short sentences about writing, author Verlyn Klinkenborg tells aspiring writers to let go of the need for prerequisites; the need for things to be a certain way in order to write. “Solitude, The early light of Morning, A cup of coffee in just the right cup” are a…
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Ballin’
The unabridged story of how I earned my High School letterman’s jacket. I’m not inclined towards sports. Not as spectator, nor as participant. I do admire skill, camaraderie, and even teamwork. As an adult, I’ve decided that sports are simply not my thing. I did once give it a try, though. I can recall three…
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The Final Heist
I’ve been “retired” for a few years now. The end to my tenure in corporate IT came abruptly. 20 years I’d toiled in that field. It began joyously, as new things do. I learned quickly, and demonstrated aptitude. I’d switch employers a few times. First, due to the company failing. Again, to seize an opportunity.…
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The pitfalls of specificity
Congratulations to me. I’ve made it through my first year of blogging. Setting out, I had no expectation on frequency. I had hoped to have posted more than I did. It would be folly to ruminate on failing to meet a self-imposed, yet unestablished expectation. Especially about something that matters not. Nevertheless, as an aspiring…
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Midlife crisis: Achievement unlocked?
Note: This is not a researched based psychological paper. It should not be considered advice (I don’t offer advice – ever). I acknowledge there are other factors not discussed here which may contribute to what is known as the midlife crisis. The text to follow is a semi-satirical view of how I view it with…
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Luxury
Check out my luxury car! I see your raised eyebrows, it’s alright. Without context, I would surely react the same. This essay is not about flaunting my dope ride. It’s about defining what luxury means to me, without the influence of Madison Ave. So how did I come to consider a 19 year old base…