Monthly Archives: June 2020

Club Rides in the Covid 19 Era

Posted on June 27, 2020 by Anthony

Of course, on my first official club ride of the season, I was running late.  I don’t know why.  I had actually tried to put a lot of organizational effort into the ride.  I printed up my club membership, and … Continue reading →

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Cycling News

Posted on June 25, 2020 by Anthony

I got a great email in my inbox earlier this week.  My cycling club is now able to operate.  Of course, we have to have smaller groups, staggered starting times (and actually staggered, not leaving a couple of minutes later) … Continue reading →

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Finally

Posted on June 22, 2020 by Anthony

I last got a haircut before my trip to Colombia.  I expected the temperature to be warmer there and despite the minimal protection my hair gives me from the sun, I was hoping it would be cooler. The week that … Continue reading →

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Getting the Mail

Posted on June 18, 2020 by Anthony

If I were writing for a book, I would say that I taught from a loft, surrounded by multiple computer screens with a big panoramic window overlooking the water.  That would sound good and add an extra layer to the … Continue reading →

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Morning Reading

Posted on June 17, 2020 by Anthony

My mornings used to be rushed to get myself out of bed, clean, fed, and on the bus.  It was on the bus that I had time to relax, read, and even do some lesson planning.  I’ve chronicled this many … Continue reading →

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What is it about Boys and Trains

Posted on June 12, 2020 by Anthony

This title is a bit presumptuous.  Because this boy likes trains, I tend to think all boys do.  I also think all boys like watching big construction projects.  Of course some girls and some women like them too while some … Continue reading →

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A Moment Away from the Class

Posted on June 11, 2020 by Anthony

If you’ve never done it, and by it I mean teaching, you might not identify with all aspects of it.  You might understand the joy of getting through to that notoriously difficult or rather uninspired student.  It’s happened in enough … Continue reading →

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Working with Wood

Posted on June 10, 2020 by Anthony

Got the chance to do some DIY on my deck.  Some pesky critters have been chewing it for …….a long time.  I knew I had to replace some pieces, but had just never felt inspired to.  Thanks to my recent … Continue reading →

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Seeing Through Someone-else’s Eyes

Posted on June 8, 2020 by Anthony

Going for a walk, despite its physical distancing obstacles, can still be great.  For me, it isn’t as great as going for a bike ride, but that isn’t a fair comparison.  When the bike is really humming, you might appreciate … Continue reading →

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Brand New Blacktop

Posted on June 3, 2020 by Anthony

I didn’t manage to get much done off of today’s “To Do” list.  Instead, I played hooky and took my bike out for a ride.  Until the moment I left, I wasn’t even sure I would get out the door, … Continue reading →

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