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    It is Only One Minute and Fifty-eight Seconds . . . give or take

    Whether you are from the United States, Luxembourg, Russia or the Vatican, your country should mean something to you. Nope, this will NOT be an NFL players… Read more “It is Only One Minute and Fifty-eight Seconds . . . give or take”

    August 22, 2017 by secondratecyclist

    Nothing More Simple or Sad

    A friend sent this video to me. Watch it. Nothing more needs to be said, as the United States watches Greece crumble. We’re traveling the same path.

    July 11, 2015 by secondratecyclist

    In a Place of Peace

     In memoriam to my friend, Dan, I am posting this on the day of the his death. It was 13 years ago today that Dan lost his life… Read more “In a Place of Peace”

    December 5, 2014 by secondratecyclist

    Living in the South

    Living in the southern part of the United States is special in many ways. We talk a bit different, even from state to state. We have towns with names like… Read more “Living in the South”

    August 23, 2014August 23, 2014 by secondratecyclist

    Fiercely Brave and Honorable

    On this day in 1944, Allies took to the beaches of France in Normandy. Every time that I see a video or happen to actually speak to… Read more “Fiercely Brave and Honorable”

    June 6, 2014 by secondratecyclist

    Never. (not even a possibility)

    Meb Keflezighi pounded the competition to be first American to win the Boston Marathon since 1985! The race is more than a race. It is a demonstration… Read more “Never. (not even a possibility)”

    April 21, 2014 by secondratecyclist

    Thinking on the Ride

    We all spend countless hours on the bike, just riding and thinking. Music? Sure. But our thoughts drift around various subjects from family to national and global… Read more “Thinking on the Ride”

    December 12, 2013December 12, 2013 by secondratecyclist

    2 Cents Worth

    I am so excited and nervous at the same time. I’m in the market for a new bike. I have been riding a used Trek Madone 3.1… Read more “2 Cents Worth”

    December 11, 2013December 11, 2013 by secondratecyclist

    Thankful to be Thankful

    It is not hard to write about the things for which we are grateful. The problem comes in being specific. It would be much easier to list… Read more “Thankful to be Thankful”

    November 28, 2013November 28, 2013 by secondratecyclist

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