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    The Innocent and Pure

    As I am writing this, it is still hard to believe that I am now a grandparent. My grandson was recently born to my son and his… Read more “The Innocent and Pure”

    December 7, 2020 by secondratecyclist

    The Best

    Being the best at anything comes with a passion that, I believe, is inherent. There is a desire that burns deep inside of a person that drives… Read more “The Best”

    May 13, 2016 by secondratecyclist

    You have NO Idea . . . well, neither do I.

    Not all, but many of us post rides of 200 miles a week. It’s a lot of miles, and I am proud when I can get 200+… Read more “You have NO Idea . . . well, neither do I.”

    March 17, 2016 by secondratecyclist

    Married Long Enough to Know This

    In the beginning, all the world is perfect. You have found that someone who completes you and truly understands you and actually puts up with your shortcomings;… Read more “Married Long Enough to Know This”

    November 20, 2015November 20, 2015 by secondratecyclist

    His Protection

    Wrapped eternally in His wings, In a loving aspect of worship, I can find the little things. Who is to say we are new to understanding His will? For life… Read more “His Protection”

    September 30, 2015 by secondratecyclist

    Sharing a Love

    There isn’t anything more precious in life than family. Just ask those who don’t have one. There is something missing, a void that cannot be filled with… Read more “Sharing a Love”

    August 13, 2015 by secondratecyclist

    Traveling and Cringing

    The Secondratecyclist has been on the move. Two weeks ago, I spent the entire week living at Mount Vernon as a resident student . . . a… Read more “Traveling and Cringing”

    June 28, 2015June 28, 2015 by secondratecyclist

    Cutting the Hype: Being a Male or a Man

    Anyone born with certain anatomy is deemed a male, and at a certain age the male is deemed a man. Not so fast, my friend. There are… Read more “Cutting the Hype: Being a Male or a Man”

    March 26, 2015 by secondratecyclist

    Though She be but Little . . .

    Tammy and I just celebrated our 26th year of marriage. I am so blessed to have her in my life. Society often throws the word soulmate around,… Read more “Though She be but Little . . .”

    March 15, 2015March 16, 2015 by secondratecyclist

    Ay, There’s the Rub!

    “I have dreamt in my life, dreams that have stayed with me ever after, and changed my ideas; they have gone through and through me, like wine… Read more “Ay, There’s the Rub!”

    February 19, 2015 by secondratecyclist

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