Tag Archives: Bikes
The Place Where You Live
Tried my best to get this down to 200 words and contact my friend for a photo. Neither happened. Orion magazine has this lovely invitation to write about where you live. If you are a writer, you should do it. … Continue reading
12 Posts Complete: A Memoir
I promised myself I would post monthly, and I’m happy to report that I will meet that goal when I click publish today. This post will be short (for me) because I’m still on my break from the social, the … Continue reading
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Tagged Bikes, Bikey Thoughts, cyclocross, Writing
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Lady Shredders #MTB #CX #QueensOfDirt
I want to tell you a little story, Lady Shredder. My bike team is planning our upcoming mountain bike clinic, and if you are reading this, you may be interested in joining us. We work hard to raise money to … Continue reading
Intentions
Last January, I adopted my friend’s practice of writing “Intentions” instead of “Resolutions.” I like the change in the wording. Rereading what I wrote in January, I’m a bit surprised that I accomplished 15 of the 20 that I set … Continue reading
#NWeLearn2018 Keynote: Change Management & Other Duties As Assigned
This is the keynote that I delivered today at NWeLearn in Boise, Idaho. I skipped a lot of words and free-styled a bit during the actual preso, and here is a link to my slides. This is what I wrote in … Continue reading
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Tagged Adjuncts, Bikes, BookReviews, Keynote, leadership, Preso, Professional Development
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Story That I Wanted To Hear
“I act like someone in a bomb shelter trying to raise everyone’s spirits.” Carrie Fisher I’ve spent the last month trying to write an article, my elusive book, and a serious essay, and I failed miserably on two of three. For … Continue reading
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Tagged A Memoir, Bikes, Bikey Thoughts, Ride Race Reports, Writing
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Why I Race: A Memoir
I’m 39 years old and I’m finally learning how to race my bike. ~Katie Compton I’d like to start by expressing gratitude to all of you who read my last post. I thought it was so silly when I was … Continue reading
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Tagged Bikes, Bikey Thoughts, Queens of Dirt, Ride Race Reports
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Two Rides, Two Lanterns Rouge: A Memoir
I lived near the train tracks when I was kid, I distinctly remember the red light at the end of the trains that rolled through my town. The air brakes of trains were deafening, and we used to ride our … Continue reading
My First Grind Corps Gran Fondo: A Memoir
First of all, let me start by saying that if you’re checking out this post hoping that I’ll have some magic formula about bike gearing and fitness about gravel rides, this post may not be for you. I’m also taking … Continue reading
Coaching The Nope Girl
“Stay young in the theatre of your mind.” ~Mary Oliver It’s Open Education Week, and it’s been awhile since I’ve published a post. In honor of this week of sharing, I’m going to take a minute to tell you about … Continue reading
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