When I was invited to attend the Obon Festival, I had no idea of the tradition behind the event. I've since read that, Obon evolved from the religious custom of honoring the deceased. The dance, as seen in the photo above, is a tradition expressing … [Continue reading]
Like any sport or hobby, cycling has a learning curve. Everything from road safety to changing a flat tire are things which I am learning as I shift my focus from running to cycling. Given that it is all rather new to me, at least at this level, … [Continue reading]
Every year, my brother-in-law participates in Sacramento Region’s bike commute month. With cycling to work as his routine commuting method, his participation goals for this annual program is to top the list in miles logged. This year, he logged 2,289 … [Continue reading]
Often times, we parents may feel like the last to know important things about those close to us. All too often, it is our own children whose noteworthy news is left undisclosed – to us, that is. If you are not constantly checking their FB pages, or … [Continue reading]
Training for my 1st century is proving to be vastly differently from training for my 19th or 20th marathon. The fact that I've been there, done that means I know that I can run a marathon. But riding 100 miles, that's a whole different story. … [Continue reading]