Archive for April, 2007

Out-Law

25 April 2007

Entering into a marriage usually includes being brought into the folds of a new family.  If you’re lucky, everything goes seamlessly.  To date I’ve been fairly lucky. My in-laws have been gracious hosts who have treated me with nothing but respect every time we’ve gotten together.  The extended family (aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents) have [...]

Cycle Bike

9 April 2007

I got a new bicycle a few weeks ago from REI - the Novara Forza. It’s the first bike I’ve had since I was old enough to drive and I’m enjoying my slow return to riding.
I rode religiously as a child…to friends houses, to the library, around the neighborhood. My crowning achievement was [...]

Treading in Tepid Water

9 April 2007

There are differing levels of stress that we allow ourselves to feed on. The triggers are often outside of our control yet the impact is no less severe.
To date, this year has presented its own set of challenges: unexpected surgery, job restructuring which sent 80% of my co-workers out the door, 90 mile (2+ hour) [...]