Started learning Irish (Gaeilge) before Round Ireland with a Duck (there are actually 40 Irish words and their translations in the book). It’s a long, slow process, and I hear being older doesn’t help. I’m […]
Anniversary gift for you!
It has been one year since the release of Round Ireland with a Duck, and it has been a whirlwind of so many forward steps. Thank you for your support of my ongoing journey — […]
Bike-camping UPDATED
I was home all of three days from my recent return-journey to Ireland when I woke up one morning knowing there was something I had to do, for reasons I no longer question. I reserved […]
Bye
Tapping out for awhile. Here are some bike tips you may find helpful. Don’t miss my books. If, after reading them, you have more questions about bike access for all, local advocacy, organic farming/gardening, solo […]
Watering Life’s Garden
So I rolled up to the food pantry garden on my bike and uncoiled the hose. As I stood there watering the lettuces, turnip greens, and chard, I got to thinking (as one does). A […]
What I Spend Each Month on Gas
My 2009 Prius gets out of the garage an average of just once each week at this point. That’s to take my 89-year-old mom, who lives 45 minutes away from me, on a walk on […]
Credit
I credit my grandparents with the journey they took 100 years ago this year to come to America. I went to Ellis Island on the exact 100th anniversary of each of their arrivals. One of […]
BikeNoodle
Folks keep asking about my stupid pool noodle* when I’m out there traveling at the speed of bike. So here’s the link to everything you’ve ever wanted to know about BikeNoodle (written in 2020). Note: […]
