Still Strong?

We all take cues and garner support from our surrounding. Reminders of what is important, what is love, strength, kind, moral... This henna symbolizes STRONG. A reminder for me; but it's fading. So as I watch my tat fade, I wonder will I forget that I am STRONG?

Garbage In...

Garbage Out.... Not always. Sometimes you get wonderful compost. Best. Not. To. Judge.

Let's all remember to be nice.

Excellent.

Totally Loving Levers

As 5th graders all three of my girls had to do a presentation on a simple machine. All choose the glamorous pulley. And why not? But today I truly learned, experienced, embraced the beauty of a lever. OMG! So much power. Little effort resulting in huge pay offs. Staggering the difference a fulcrum and a long bar can make.

Teamwork

Nothing screams teamwork more that home construction. Yesterday, my part was to deconstruct the deck stairs. Preserving the stairs and risers for future use. Afterwards we cut and stacked lumber. For today we start wall construction, after finishing the removal of the stairs from the deck. The wonder bar and hammer are my friends.

Application: Life Wide

Postponed

Due to scheduling conflicts Wachusett will have to wait.  Peet's in Lexington have the coffee on, we will be stopping in.

Live like you mean it.

Decided to ride to Wachusett tomorrow. We only go this way once.

The Challenge

The challenge has been put out there. The offer made. Wachusett,  with a friend, the boss this Saturday. Leaving at 5AM. Home by 10. Now the decision. Do I go? Do I feel strong enough? Am I ready? I have two days to decide.

Shhh! I have my doubts

Solo riding to Mt Wachusett is huge. Roughly 90 miles round trip with a mountain climb in the mild. It looms before me. I fear it's impossible. That I won't make it. But then I remember riding up Carter Dr seemed an impossibility too. Keep moving forward.

Hill Hunting

The long way is the short cut.

Keep The Home Fire Burning

Stay Strong. You have this. You can do it. (Monday morning note to self.)

Old Friends

I work for a freight brokerage firm. Driving home I figuratively ran into some old friends. Nothing makes a 20 hour ride go by like truck spotting.

Every time...

It gets harder and harder to leave... One of these times, we won't. Loved sharing this ultimate in magical place with so many family.

It Would Be So Much Easier

If we came with buttons, and knobs, to control our tone and volume. If that were true then maybe our world wouldn't be a rockin' roller coaster at times.

STRONG

Like a Dragon

What does love look like?

I guess we have been warned.

Saw this plate yesterday. Very cool. But is it true?

Tunnel Vision

Sanity Ride

What is on your to do list?

Are we driven by passion, desire, the wish to improve? Duty?

Twice Challenged

The other night I was invited to take on Brimstone Lane to the fire tower on Nobscot Mountain on a mountain bike. It was challenging and difficult but also liberating. I've never ridden a bike at night. You are pelted by insects as you ride. At the end I had one of these insects hanging in my shirt. A Big Bug Yikes.

To Ponder

"I wonder if anyone were to be affectionate with me, would I know what to do." Anonymous

I've heard it's like riding a bike.

We planted that lettuce!

There is awe and a sense of accomplishment when you actually can see your own handiwork. A month ago we planted hundreds of lettuce seedlings. Now those plants are ready to harvest. To go home to be enjoyed by Stearns Farm shareholders. Amazing.

Testing Boundaries, 1, 2, 3

Stretching beyond our comfort zones.

Next Ride

Was asked if I am ready for Mount Wachusett. I said yes. Then I googled it. Yikes. Breathe.

So True...

The Challenge

Rode longer. Climbed higher than ever before. So lucky to have had this challenge. I am strong. I can do this. Thank God.

Happy Fourth of July

Next...

A reminder to be playful in all things.

Keep the home fires burning.

The girls and I enjoyed a backyard fire this evening. We sat around playing cards. The girls sang a few of their favorite show tunes. The bugs stayed away. It was a lovely evening.

No Person

Is An Island. The actions of one always and forever effect others. Always.