Category: In My Opinion
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Ride Bikes, Not Cars by Sandra Ure Griffin | We Can Make This Happen
Today’s #FunFriday thought was inspired by an illustration called “Ride Bikes, Not Cars!” by Sandra Ure Griffin. I think her cute illustrative message is one we can make happen! Question: How many more people do you think would be riding their bikes to work, for errands, or even vacations if our community’s infrastructure made it…
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“Older Ladies” by Donnalou Stevens | Sing It LOUD!
“Older Ladies” by Donnalou Stevens on YouTube is a toe-tapping, hand-clapping, and full-throated country tune embracing our greying hair, wrinkling skin, sagging boobies, and overall juicy awesomeness. It’s our anthem to embrace ourselves as we age despite all the messy myths, fallacies, and lies that permeate American society, politics, and culture. Personally, I’ve had enough…
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Growing Up on a Bicycle: What Kids are Missing Today
Growing up on a bicycle influenced the person I am today. Pedaling up and down the streets of my neighborhood, I’d waved at retirees tending their flowers. I saw many manicured lawns and occasional yards with well-loved weeds. I learned which neighbors had dogs (and the ones who let them run loose!). As I got…
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My Guest Appearance: Las Vegas Triathlon Club Spotlight
Heartfelt thanks to John Mercer and Bob Gamble of the Las Vegas Triathlon Club for inviting me to join them to talk “triathlon”! In this jam-packed 30-minute interview on John’s YouTube channel, I shared my triathlon story including: How I got started in triathlon The importance of having the right coach How the Las Vegas…