Monthly Archives: January 2016

Trip Log – Day 210 – El Paso, TX

January 24, 2016 – Sun, 60 degrees Miles Today: 18 Miles to Date: 10,771 States to Date: 28 For me, El Paso is ripe in memory. I’ve been here four or five times, all during 1977-1978 when I was a … Continue reading

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Profile Response: Teresa and Bill Meister, Brawley, CA

The afternoon I entered California, almost two months ago, I pedaled past Pelican Bay Prison and stayed at the home of that prison’s social worker. More than one thousand miles later, I spent my last night in the Golden State … Continue reading

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Trip Log – Day 209 – Columbus, NM to El Paso, TX

January 23, 2016 – Sun, 60 degrees Miles Today: 72 Miles to Date: 10,753 States to Date: 28 Everything was easier today. The distance was shorter, the pavement smoother, the wind lighter, the grades shallower, the shoulder wider. I left … Continue reading

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Trip Log – Day 208 – Portal, AZ to Columbus, NM

January 22, 2016 – Sun, 60 degrees Miles Today: 98 Miles to Date: 10,681 States to Date: 27 The spirits of New Mexico must be unhappy that I plan to spend only one night in their beautiful state on this … Continue reading

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Responses: How will we live tomorrow?

How will we live tomorrow? “The power of now. Let us live in the present, but it’s not that easy.” Shomosa, gardener, Cave Junction, OR How will we live tomorrow? “Tomorrow I need an new iPhone. That means I don’t … Continue reading

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Trip Log – Day 207 – Portal, AZ

January 21, 2016 – Sun, 70 degrees Miles Today: 4 Miles to Date: 10,583 States to Date: 26 Rest day! My warmshowers host Ron is the Director of the Visitor’s Center at Coronado National Forest, the Bryce Canyon of Arizona. … Continue reading

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Trip Log – Day 206 – McNeal, AZ to Portal, AZ

January 20, 2016 – Sun, 70 degrees Miles Today: 77 Miles to Date: 10,579 States to Date: 26 Today was a banner day for cycle touring. The weather was perfect for my long ride from McNeal to Portal, via Douglas, … Continue reading

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Profile Response: Matthew Cazalas, Spring Valley, CA

I made a note in the margins of my notebook, “Matt is my kindred father.” In truth, he’s only a few years older than me, which makes him my kindred older brother. Either way, his story is my story, a … Continue reading

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Trip Log – Day 205 –Bisbee, AZ to McNeal, AZ

January 19, 2016 – Sun, 70 degrees Miles Today: 27 Miles to Date: 10,502 States to Date: 26 Today I was a tourist! Spent the entire morning hanging out at the Copper Queen Hotel then emerged to explore Bisbee. I … Continue reading

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Profile Response: Michael Williams, Carlsbad, CA

What do you look for when buying a house? Good schools? Picturesque views? Granite counters? Off-Street parking? When Michael Williams, former Treasurer of the City of Colton, was looking for a place to retire he reviewed a city’s financial statements, … Continue reading

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