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About paulefallon

Greetings reader. I am a writer, architect, cyclist and father from Cambridge, MA. My primary blog, theawkwardpose.com is an archive of all my published writing. The title refers to a sequence of three yoga positions that increase focus and build strength by shifting the body’s center of gravity. The objective is balance without stability. My writing addresses opposing tension in our world, and my attempt to find balance through understanding that opposition. During 2015-2106 I am cycling through all 48 mainland United States and asking the question "How will we live tomorrow?" That journey is chronicled in a dedicated blog, www.howwillwelivetomorrw.com, that includes personal writing related to my adventure as well as others' responses to my question. Thank you for visiting.

Profile Response: Judy and Caesar Meladondri, Summerville SC

Posted on September 23, 2016 by paulefallon

Judy and Caesar Meladondri were born and raised in New Jersey, lived in a variety of places ‘up north’ and raised their son Mark in Laconia, NH. Six years ago they retired, sold their home to their grown son and … Continue reading →

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Trip Log – Day 319 – Lawrence, KS to Manhattan KS

Posted on September 22, 2016 by paulefallon

September 19, 2016 – Sun, 95 degrees Miles Today: 85 Miles to Date: 16,533 States to Date: 45 One word describes the challenge of crossing the plains – wind. Today the wind and I did a subtle dance as I … Continue reading →

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Profile Response: Robert Watkins, Florence SC

Posted on September 22, 2016 by paulefallon

“I get asked at least once a week when I’m going to get married.” Robert Watkins is a 22-year-old bachelor in a land where that age is long past marriage prime. He studied art and photography at nearby Francis Marion … Continue reading →

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Trip Log – Day 318 – Kansas City KS to Lawrence, KS

Posted on September 21, 2016 by paulefallon

September 18, 2016 – Sun, 80 degrees Miles Today: 44 Miles to Date: 16,448 States to Date: 45    Summer Sunday – and the living is easy. I had forty-four beautiful, easy miles along the Kansas River Valley. Kansas Speedway … Continue reading →

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Profile Response: Trish Ramos and Bradley Kadel, Fayetteville NC

Posted on September 21, 2016 by paulefallon

Trish Ramos is a local girl made good. She was born and raised in Fayetteville and spent Saturday afternoons downtown. She attended Fayetteville State University, a traditionally black college, on a minority scholarship when the school was trying to attract … Continue reading →

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Trip Log – Day 317 – Kansas City MO to Kansas City KS

Posted on September 20, 2016 by paulefallon

September 17, 2016 – Sun, 80 degrees Miles Today: 28 Miles to Date: 16,404 States to Date: 45 Everything’s up to date in Kansas City They gone about as fer as they can go – Oscar Hammerstein My first time … Continue reading →

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Profile Response: Green Beret Wives, Fort Bragg, NC

Posted on September 20, 2016 by paulefallon

It is both an honor and a distinction to be a Green Beret, the best-known Special Forces unit within the US Army. Green Berets undergo two years of intensive training, after a minimum of three years regular army service, and … Continue reading →

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Trip Log – Day 316 – Cameron, MO to Kansas City MO

Posted on September 19, 2016 by paulefallon

September 16, 2016 – Rain, 75 degrees Miles Today: 66 Miles to Date: 16,376 States to Date: 44 I woke to the threat of rain and pedaled with determination to Independence, motivated by the darkening skies and Harry S. Truman’s … Continue reading →

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Profile Response: Bill Brown, 8 Rivers Capital, Durham, NC

Posted on September 19, 2016 by paulefallon

Miles Palmer and Bill Brown were walking through Manhattan in 2007 when Bill’s phone rang. He lost the call. “How can you lose a call in Manhattan?” He wondered aloud. “Oh, I could fix that, but it won’t happen.” Miles … Continue reading →

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Trip Log – Day 315 – Marshall MO to Cameron, MO

Posted on September 18, 2016 by paulefallon

September 15, 2016 – Sunny, 85 degrees Miles Today: 91 Miles to Date: 16,310 States to Date: 44 I woke before dawn, excited for the ride; stretched, breakfasted, and was on the road by seven. I always enjoy riding in … Continue reading →

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