Author Archives: paulefallon

Unknown's avatar

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.

Trip Log – Day 238 – Cameron, LA to Pecan Island, LA

February 21, 2016 – Clouds, 70 degrees Miles Today: 60 Miles to Date: 12,122 States to Date: 29 Solid clouds, smooth roads, a withering breeze, scant traffic, and friendly fishermen made for a great day of riding. The only things … Continue reading

Posted in Bicycle Trip Log | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Profile Response: Ron Kaczor, Portal AZ

Ron Kaczor grew up in Union, NJ but spent summers with an aunt and uncle who introduced him to Native American traditions. He spent four years as a Marist monk, came out as a gay man in the 1970’s, and … Continue reading

Posted in Responses | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Trip Log – Day 237 – Port Arthur, TX to Cameron, LA

February 20, 2016 – Sun, 75 degrees Miles Today: 56 Miles to Date: 12,062 States to Date: 29 For the next month my biggest climbs are going to be over shipping channels. I downshifted over two tall bridges today as … Continue reading

Posted in Bicycle Trip Log | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Trip Log – Day 236 – Beaumont, TX to Port Arthur, TX

February 19, 2016 – Sun, 75 degrees Miles Today: 38 Miles to Date: 12,006 States to Date: 28 Although I have yet to cross the Louisiana state line, today was my first day in the South. Everything moved a bit … Continue reading

Posted in Bicycle Trip Log | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

Responses: How will we live tomorrow?

How will we live tomorrow? “I have only twenty or thirty more years. I’m sure we’ll come up with some new technologies.” Bill, natural gas pipeline manager, Dobbin, TX How will we live tomorrow? “If we don’t change the way … Continue reading

Posted in Responses | Leave a comment

Trip Log – Day 235 – Houston, TX to Beaumont, TX

February 18, 2016 – Sun, 70 degrees Miles Today: 86 Miles to Date: 11,968 States to Date: 28  Closing in on 12,000 miles and spanning the breadth of Texas makes me an expert of sorts on one ornery aspect of … Continue reading

Posted in Bicycle Trip Log | Tagged , | 2 Comments

Profile Response: Arthur Bassett, McNeal, AZ

Thomas Arthur Bassett III (Tommy) and Thomas Arthur Bassett IV (Arthur) live in a Quaker community in the Sulfur Spring Valley outside of McNeal AZ. Arthur spent three years in the Peace Corps in the South Pacific, got a Masters … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Trip Log – Day 234 – Houston, TX

February 17, 2016 – Sun, 80 degrees Miles Today: 31 Miles to Date: 11,882 States to Date: 28 What is art? What are our responsibilities to this planet and to each other? Are those two questions connected? This is what … Continue reading

Posted in Bicycle Trip Log | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Profile Response: Tommy Bassett, McNeal, AZ

When I visit Evangelical Christians or Mormons or Muslims, I expect everyone I meet in that family or community will subscribe to the basic tenants of their respective faith. When I visited Tommy Bassett and his son Arthur in the … Continue reading

Posted in Responses | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Trip Log – Day 233 – Houston, TX

February 16, 2016 – Sun, 80 degrees Miles Today: 16 Miles to Date: 11,852 States to Date: 28 I rose with the sun and pedaled to the campus of Rice University, which ranks as one of the most attractive campuses … Continue reading

Posted in Bicycle Trip Log | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment