Category Archives: Ragbrai
Celebrating Slowness
Yes, I’m a slow bike rider. Slow enough, in fact, that those I’ve ridden Ragbrai with over the past two years have occasionally referred to my biking style as “tortoise pace.” It’s true, actually and I don’t mind at all. … Continue reading
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Home Sweet Home… Sort of
For however much I’m not ready for the biking portion of Ragbrai… I’ve pulled out my tent and started packing. In about a week and a half, this will be home sweet home: Tiny? yep. But big enough, especially since … Continue reading
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SO not ready, but still excited!
Usually cacophony takes hold in our household when the UPS guy shows up. We love our UPS guy; Carina (our dog) loves him even more. He always brings her half a dog treat (he carefully breaks them in half for … Continue reading
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Squeaky Turtle — Ragbrai Here I Come!
Cross Country Cycle had an great sale today and it was coupled with incredible fortune of me having received some gift certificates about a week ago. Not only did I get a nice new pair of gloves (at 50% off!) … Continue reading
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Ragbrai XXXVII!!
Celebrate with me; I’ve made the lottery and, Lord willing, will be riding my 3rd Ragbrai this summer! For those of you unfamiliar with Ragbrai, let me explain. Ragbrai is a week long bike ride across Iowa sponsored by the … Continue reading
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Think good thoughts and offer prayers…
Please?! I have a thesis deadline coming up in a few days and am still awaiting news from my adviser and second reader – making the deadline doesn’t mean I’m done, but it will mean that I’m dramatically closer to … Continue reading
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Checking In…
I haven’t blogged in nearly-forever. Sorry. (Yeah, I’m sure you’re live has been at a near stand-still waiting for me to post something….) Anyhow, thought I’d check in… (Of course, not in any particular order…) Church (Dunningville): Things are going … Continue reading
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What’s Cheaper than Therapy?
So… It’s raining out. The sun hasn’t truly shone in several days. My thesis is still not done; my sermons are not finished for Sunday (although, that’s nothing unusual nor particularly frustrating)…. And yet, I’m a happy camper this morning. … Continue reading
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A Post of Points…
I haven’t posted in a long time and would love to craft something witty and creative but I don’t have the time or the energy. Here’s what I’ve been up to, even if it’s just by bullet points: I’m dramatically … Continue reading
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Ragbrai XXXVI is now officially over
What makes me say that? Well, the ride is over. But even more, I’m home and the wristbands are cut off. I could pretend Ragbrai was still going as long as the wristbands were still there, but once I cut … Continue reading
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