When I was a teen, the onset of menstruation was met with physical and mental protest. As far as I could see, there was just no good reason that women should be subject to nearly a week of being doubled over in pain. Well, when childbirth came along, menstrual cramping seemed unworthy of complaint. Besides [...]

Since generally I ride solo, I have not been in a situation of being the one to set the pace or lead. Today, however, I was. Consequently, I was also in a position of being the first to spot the road hazards such as potholes, loose gravel, and garbage cans in the bike lane. Having [...]

Oh, how I have missed you. Although we have visited briefly in the past weeks, it seems like forever since we have really spent any quality time together. Believe me, the separation has left me feeling discontented. I am sure that you are aware that, in your absence, I have been spending a lot of [...]

Some people eat crow. Some people chase them or yell at them to “shut up.” Having recently acquired this skillful balancing pose, I like to see if I can improve upon it. Can I pull my feet up higher? Hold the pose longer? I know there is a next level. It’s probably something that seems [...]