Monthly Archives: July 2013

A Postcard From Maine

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Tom

“Heaven is under our feet, as well as over our heads” – Henry David Thoreau I got off the beaten path this past weekend during a trip to Maine to experience one of the gems of New England: Maine’s Baxter … Continue reading →

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Rovaniemi 150 – Racing Above the Arctic Circle (Part 2)

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Tom

“Exit light, enter night, take my hand… off to never-never land” – Metallica, Enter Sandman I’m a terribly inconsistent blogger, especially when it comes to finishing up this Rovaniemi 150 story.  After starting to write this up a few months ago for whatever reason … Continue reading →

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Wheat Field with Crows

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Tom

Ok, there are no crows or wheat fields in sight so you probably took one look at that photo and wondered what the hell I’m talking about… but those damn oaks are reeling in their own turbulent harmony as are the crows in the Van Gogh painting I’m … Continue reading →

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Friday: Escaping or Connecting?

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Tom

As the day winds down and I anticipate rushing like a lizard across a hot tin roof toward the exit door of my place of employment this Friday afternoon, I keep asking myself this question: are you escaping, or are you connecting? Don’t get me wrong, … Continue reading →

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Neutralizing the Tour

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Tom

I caught a little bit of today’s Tour de France stage as I ate breakfast before heading out for a shakedown cruise of my Ritchey Break Away travel bike.  I’ve made some changes to its setup to try and make it … Continue reading →

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Sign, Sign, Everywhere a Sign

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Tom

Sign, sign, everywhere a sign Blockin’ out the scenery, breakin’ my mind Do this, don’t do that, can’t you read the sign? – Five Man Electrical Band The morning had been damp and cool with low hanging fog in the valleys, … Continue reading →

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The Palomar Puzzler

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Tom

No offense to my Midwestern friends, but it’s not often that I’m jealous of those that live in that area of the US. Sure, I’ve enjoyed the little bit of time that I’ve spent in that area of the world … Continue reading →

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