Category Archives: hobbies

The Pieces Fall into Place

Posted on July 2, 2020 by

Throughout this pandemic, several things have gone through periodic shortages.  We all read about or experienced the toilet paper shortage.  I reported in a previous blog that bike stores didn’t have many low or mid priced bikes.  I still don’t … Continue reading →

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Ramblings

Posted on April 17, 2020 by

I have a few rambling thoughts before I go to bed.  None of them are Today’s Perfect Moment–so if that is what you came for, you could stop reading now, but I sincerely hope that you don’t. On Blogging I … Continue reading →

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When It’s Raining Outside

Posted on January 12, 2020 by

The weather was, and this is not a very poetic term, yucky today. It was above zero, so not particularly cold, but thanks to the rain, it was yucky nonetheless.  I wouldn’t have gone out at all, except that needs … Continue reading →

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Library Haul

Posted on November 4, 2018 by

I took too many books and things from the library It is kind of a weird way to begin a post and as I sit here and type this, I am not exactly sure how it qualifies as Today’s Perfect … Continue reading →

Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, books, commuting, haul, hobbies, hobby, librarian, library, reading, recommendations, review | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 12 Comments

Lacking Passion

Posted on December 4, 2016 by

I should start this post explaining that I also write another blog. This blog deals with hobbies–and I have a lot of hobbies.  Lately, though, I haven’t really pursued many of my hobbies.  I also haven’t written that many posts … Continue reading →

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Spreading the Warmth

Posted on August 14, 2016 by

\  First and foremost, thanks to Just a Girl and a Bike for nominating me for this award.  I appreciate any feedback I can get on my blog.  I  am very happy that you found it worthy of the nomination.  … Continue reading →

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Quests Updated

Posted on August 7, 2016 by

I think all of us have quests of some kind. Maybe we’re looking for the hockey card to complete our set.  Maybe were looking for the last in a series of Red Rose Tea figurines.  Maybe our quests are to … Continue reading →

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I Missed the Bike Show

Posted on March 7, 2016 by

The Toronto International Bike show has come and gone (and besides wondering why International has to be in the title) …. I didn’t attend. Yes, that’s right.  I didn’t go. I was planning on going, but I thought about it … Continue reading →

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The Price of Procrastination

Posted on November 14, 2015 by

Have you ever had one of those tasks that you really want to get done, but just never seem actually get it done?  Maybe, there isn’t enough time.  Maybe, it’s contingent on getting another job done.  Maybe, it has been so … Continue reading →

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The State of My Cycling–Adversity Builds Character…At least I Hope So.

Posted on July 22, 2015 by

I can’t lie to you all. It has been a couple of tough outings on the bike. Long time readers (I assume there are a couple of them) will know that I joined a cycling club to get out there … Continue reading →

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