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Bicycle Epiphany
I’ve just returned from a week in Amsterdam where I immersed myself in the bicycle culture. From the moment I got on the heavy, matte black bike with a comfortable seat and upright handle bars, I felt at home. But … Continue reading
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Grief Lifeline
He held a coiled manila line in his hands with what looked like leather reinforcement for twenty inches or so… “No, it’s not leather,” he said, “it’s a rubber hose.” But my comment reminded him of the small dinghy hanging … Continue reading
The Dangling Conversation
There are conversation starters and conversation stoppers…delightful openings that have everyone vying for vocal position and dark explorations that have everyone staring into their drinks. I’ve been thinking about a conversation stopper for weeks now and I’m beginning to think … Continue reading
