Monthly Archives: May 2009

Fear and Humiliation as Motivators

Posted on May 31, 2009 by dumpster

I splurged Friday night.  I bought a pair of Keen Springwater biking shoes and a set of CrankBrothers Candy C pedals.  I also bought a Serfas RX-921 saddle. These things have been on my wish list for quite a while. … Continue reading →

Posted in Journal | Leave a comment

Resistance

Posted on May 29, 2009 by dumpster

I struggled last night on my bicycle.  I admit I was a little fatigued before starting out, but I never expected to have such a difficult time pedaling that machine.  It was not only difficult on the inclines and against … Continue reading →

Posted in Journal | Leave a comment

A Coincidence

Posted on May 28, 2009 by dumpster

My brother’s name is Brent.  He is two and a half years younger than I am.  When we were very young, some people mistook us for twins, especially upon hearing our names –  Bruce and Brent. I lived in Milwaukee … Continue reading →

Posted in Journal | Leave a comment

18 Miler

Posted on May 26, 2009 by dumpster

I spent an hour and a half riding my bicycle yesterday.   I rode approximately 18 miles.  There were plenty of hills on my route, and I worked hard much of the way.  Some of the route included roads and … Continue reading →

Posted in Journal | Leave a comment

The Fair of 1918

Posted on May 21, 2009 by dumpster

County fairs, pandemics, world wars, catastrophic conflagrations. How can all these things come together in one climactic week in Warsaw, Indiana? Continue reading →

Posted in History | Leave a comment