Complete the Exercise

We awoke yesterday to find the outside temperature was a balmy 50°. Although I had to go to work, and by the time I left to come home, it was cool and dark, Judy was able to take a bike ride -- wearing my long-sleeve jersey. Today is a bit cooler again, though I could probably get away with a ride. I've been wishy washy about it so far today, but at least I ran a mile. OK, big deal, what's a mile? Well, I've never been much of a runner, so I'm thinking that's a good next challenge.

Amare Cantare at Stratham Community Church

Amare Cantare, the choral group with which I sing tenor, gave a performance at the church I attend tonight. I thought we gave a terrific performance. It was great to have my wife Judy and all four of my children in the audience, and the kids were well behaved and attentive. Our first commercial CD is now available for sale, too!

A Light Dusting

Yesterday afternoon and evening, there was snow in Seacoast New Hampshire. It's just a light dusting, but enough to reinforce the idea that my cycling season has ended, unless I'm willing to kick it up a notch and start "ice biking."

Pine Garden

My six-year-old son Eric really wanted to go our for Chinese tonight. Katie pushed hard for the Olive Garden instead, but in the end, Pine Garden won. My fortune: "A handful of patience is worth more than a bushel of brains." Advice I sorely needed today.

Glorious Autumn Day!

Sadly, two weeks had gone by without my getting on the bike since the Ride for the Roses.

This morning in Seacoast New Hampshire, however, it was an unseasonably warm 62 degrees at 7:50 a.m., so I took a 25-mile ride from my home over along the coast and back. The fall foliage has peaked, but it was still stunningly beautiful. The waves rolling in along the ocean front seemed more serene than ever. The air was crisp, and the temperature, my ideal.

This was the kind of morning to savor, to make you wish you could stop time and ride along in that moment forever. What a day!

Post-RftR Symptoms

I suspect I'm not alone in feeling a little funny now that the Ride for the Roses is over. I miss the excitement of building up to the event. I miss the glory of the event itself. I already feel the need to start working on plans for next year!

Starting a blog

Inspired by Jodi Sax, I'm starting a blog of my own. We'll see how it shapes up!