Riding on Sundays
Sunday rides are my therapy! My campaign manager and I have carved out 6 hours in the week for time on the bike and time with friends. While the rest of the week is devoted to work and the campaign,...
View ArticleBack Track
With just an hour or so to spare, I set off on the bike. It took me awhile to find a place to pull over to capture this view, and even then I had to hike back a bit. For once, I didn’t have my camera...
View Article“Nothin’ to Sneeze At”
Three years with WordPress is nothing to sneeze at! And what is the origin of that term, anyway? According to the Word Detective, “To sneeze at” something or someone is a colloquial usage, first...
View ArticleJust 30 Miles …
… but oh the joy! Sunday rides used to be 200 miles long. These days, I’m just grateful to ride down the road and along the river! I’m quite sure that my bike misses me as I much as I miss it! Think...
View ArticleA New Milestone
It’s been two weeks since I’ve posted! Where did the time go? :-) Thankfully, in between closing down the old practice, opening the new, and campaigning for Delegate, I was still able to find a few...
View ArticleGratitude II
It was a long time coming, but I finally had the chance to say thank you to everyone that helped me out after my motorcycle wreck. Bad things happen, but good things can come of them. For months I...
View ArticleGetting Around
Yes! The campaign is affording me time on the bike! And of course that means, a teeny bit of time with the camera, too. I’m not getting the practice I need, nor am I learning more about the camera,...
View ArticleNags Head, NC
This woman is on vacation! Woop Woop!! The 420 mile ride to Nags Head, NC included *wonderful views and roads, *a downpour that thankfully lasted only 15 minutes, * riding in the dark with my way...
View ArticleDems Da Rules
So many things at the beach are camera worthy, and let me tell you, I sure do have a lot of photos to work through! The water! The sunsets! The wildlife! and yes, the signage! No Pets, No Fires, No...
View ArticleThere and Back
The five days spent on the Outer Banks was, as you might expect, perfectly wonderful! For those not familiar, the Outer Banks is a 200-mile (320-km) long string of narrow barrier islands off the...
View ArticleBack on the Bike: The Snake Part 1
I’m back! Election Day has come and gone, and I did not win the day. I challenged an incumbent, in an off / off year (one without a Presidential, Gubernatorial, or Senatorial race) when less than 30%...
View ArticleThe Snake Part 2
If you found time to visit my last post about being back on the bike, you will know that my friend Dave and I tackled The Snake, a 33 mile ride with 489 curves. It was a blast, and it ended up being...
View ArticleEnough
I had another post ready … but the latest mass shooting in America made me put it on hold for tomorrow. There has to be more of a response than “Thoughts and Prayers”Filed under: The Bike Tagged: Gun...
View ArticleFirst Ride, and First Pictures, in 2016
The day dawned bright with sunshine and 40 degree F temps, and soon the text came in to ride. I worked quickly to get the groceries purchased, the Sweet Potatoes baked, and the Chicken Noodle Soup...
View ArticleGo Red for Women!
Hello my WordPress Friends! I’m re-blogging from my practice site, New River Women’s Health. Please Go Red / Wear Red Tomorrow to help spread the word about the #1 Killer in Women! New River Women's...
View ArticleCold Outside, Warmth Inside
As it is where many of you live, it’s a wee bit chilly here in Southwest Virginia. The subfreezing temps with furiously whipping wind, provide the perfect excuse to stay inside, work on photography,...
View ArticleWalkin’ Around
In an effort to deepen my understanding of the intricacies of my camera, I was up and out early on Sunday to walk and shoot. Despite the remnants of snow, the signs of spring were everywhere. The...
View ArticleWalking By History
During that same morning walk last Sunday, where I saw a few signs of spring, I also saw signs of history. Signs that cause a distinct sense of sadness and pain, others that show the effect of time and...
View ArticleFebruary Ride
Sixty Degrees on Feb 28th. Guess where I was? For at least a few hours, I was able to ride, to breathe, to smile, and to soothe my spirit, Then I parked the bike and wandered along the train tracks,...
View ArticleGratitude: And Then I Met Anne
Lynn from Life After 50 offered us wise words this past week. Give yourself a gift: read this post, and take the 10 minutes to watch an incredible video. For those who strive to be grateful, to...
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