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But first a getaway! The leaves are changing and weather is holding, so we took advantage of the last weekend prior to my surgery and headed up the mountains. The aspens. Unbelievable. We didn’t do any roadside stops for the most gorgeous views where the aspen trees were not only marigold in color, but also…

Time. What is time? I keep thinking I will find (make?) some for more thoughtful writing, but instead more and more life events just keep happening. Here are some highlights and photos! If that’s all you’re here for, great! Though personally I strive to write more deeply on life’s events, pleasures, and challenges. Here we…

It’s true! For several years Jesse and I have been sticking our toes in the job market in an attempt to land somewhere more affordable than Santa Barbara. Somewhere where owning our own home is actually an option! And living in a space larger than a one bedroom with our nine bikes and no garage!…

Hello! Mostly this is a technical test. For some reason my last post (months ago!) did not go out to my mailing list. I finally got around to checking on things and figuring out which Plug In to WordPress manages my mailing list — you are all still there, thank you! Maybe after a few…

The flowers are out like it is spring, but we are still having winter temps and regular rain. It is even pouring again right now! Hopefully this is the last rain for awhile; it has been so difficult to get on the trails here, as they never seem to dry out. This past week was…

The flowers are out like it is spring, but we are still having winter temps and regular rain. It is even pouring again right now! Hopefully this is the last rain for awhile; it has been so difficult to get on the trails here, as they never seem to dry out. This past week was…

How do you see your position in the universe? What makes you feel really small? And how does that feel? Poulter Valley Wayne dropped me off on the side of Arthur’s Pass highway at the entrance to the Waimakariri River Valley with my bike and gear in a pile at 7am as he sped off…

Helping carry my bike box. A word of encouragement. Driving across the country to ride with me. Making me a cup of coffee. Intentional conversation. It started as soon as I was on New Zealand soil. Acts of kindness everywhere. Are Kiwis, especially those on the South Island, on average if not more friendly, at…

I couldn’t resist another trip to New Zealand. Even living in Santa Barbara with its year round wonderful weather the long nights of December still challenge my happiness and when we go camping the long cold nights in the tent get old quite quickly. I also hadn’t been on a long solo Bikepacking trip since…

I’m phone blogging, which means you will get mostly photos and very little text. Or sometimes it may mean the opposite because I often have trouble getting WordPress to upload my images. But wait a minute, you’re not in Arizona Maude! It’s true, but I’m behind. 😉 Jesse and I did a great trip together…