Ernest Hemingway was told that he could not write a short story in six words. He took that challenge and bet his friends $10 that he could.… Read more “One of the Masters”
Month: May 2014
More Pressing Issues
A few days ago, fifty United States senators came together to urge the NFL to change the name of the Washington Redskins. Led by Maria Cantwell (D),… Read more “More Pressing Issues”
SFC Daniel Henry Petithory: in remembrance of my friend
Memorial Day always arrives with a feeling of melancholy. One of the best friends I ever had gave his life on a mountain ridge in a region of… Read more “SFC Daniel Henry Petithory: in remembrance of my friend”
Bravo! Encore! Encore!
I realize that I’m behind on “breaking” events; but after all, that is what the cycling news blogs are all about. I write when the Muse instructs.… Read more “Bravo! Encore! Encore!”
The Bike Escape: finding hope in a simple machine
While on my trainer yesterday, I searched Netflix for “cycling” anything. What I found is amazing. I know that it’s an older video (please excuse my tardiness),… Read more “The Bike Escape: finding hope in a simple machine”
Ever Been in a Meeeeeeeting?
At the Very Lengthy Meeting by Kevin McCaffrey At the very lengthy meeting I actually felt my soul leave my body and rush toward the ceiling— and… Read more “Ever Been in a Meeeeeeeting?”
Camry Hybrid and Cycling
My wife recently purchased a Toyota Camry Hybrid. This blog is not about the car (even though it is awesome). It’s about the instrument panel and… Read more “Camry Hybrid and Cycling”
Sprinter to GC Champion . . . continued
I posted a blog earlier today, placing my thoughts about the larger potential of Peter Sagan. Is it possible for a “labeled” cyclist to win a “big… Read more “Sprinter to GC Champion . . . continued”
Sagan . . . Peter Sagan
With all of the hype around riders, for what it is worth (and how it might sound crazy), I think Mr. Sagan is under the radar. Yes,… Read more “Sagan . . . Peter Sagan”
