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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: Neil Smith, Airscape, Medford, OR

Sometimes my architect’s eye picks up details of our built environment that become relevant later. Cycling through Oregon I noticed many more roof vents on new houses had than I’ve seen in other areas. I figured local building codes required … Continue reading

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Profile Response: John Javna, Ashland, OR

“I like the idea of talking about myself, but I have limited time.” John Javna said as he checked his flip phone. We were sitting on the front the porch of Valley Roasting Company in Ashland OR at 10:30 a.m. … Continue reading

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Profile Response: Chip Lindsey, Scienceworks, Ashland, OR

The natural history museum in Ashland is extinct. It was a great idea, with lots of money and a spiffy building back in 1993. But after three years, the museum closed and the building was shuttered for six years. Community … Continue reading

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Nature Bats Last Radio Interview

On Tuesday 11/17 I was the interview guest on prn.fm radio program, Nature Bat’s Last to discuss my journey and question to date.  Here is a podcast link for anyone interested in listening to the program.

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Trip Log – Day 197 – Scottsdale, AZ to Tempe, AZ

November 18, 2015 – Sun, 65 degrees Miles Today: 39 Miles to Date: 10,142 States to Date: 26 My hosts, Janice and Stew, are long time Scottsdale residents who suggested I visit Pablo Soleri’s studio, only a few miles away … Continue reading

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Profile Response: Dorothy and Steve Miner, Ashland, OR

Despite my attempt not to draw conclusions across people I talk with until my journey is over, some themes are so striking they cannot be ignored. Without exception, every person I speak with who’s made a non-economic life choice – … Continue reading

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Trip Log – Day 196 –Scottsdale, AZ

November 17, 2015 – Sun, 60 degrees Miles Today: 26 Miles to Date: 10,103 States to Date: 26 Lifestyles of the rich and famous! I loitered all morning at my hosts’ house, overlooking the pool and golf course in the … Continue reading

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Profile Response: Brian Heron, Presbyterian Minister, Grant’s Pass, OR

Brian Heron moves from place to place working himself out of a job. He’s a peculiar expert; taking the helm at a struggling congregation and transitioning it into something stable, though that often means merging or closing a church. He … Continue reading

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Trip Log – Day 195 – Sun City, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ

November 16, 2015 – Clouds, 55 degrees Miles Today: 48 Miles to Date: 10,077 States to Date: 26 When I was a pudgy seven-year-old with a girder & panel construction set and a binder full of house plan sketches, Del … Continue reading

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Profile Response: Meadow Martell, Cave Junction, OR

Sometimes it seems as it Oregon is paved with chewing gum. So many people come here, or just plan to pass through, and wind up sticking around. Margaret Martell was 21 years old, on her way to Alaska. When she … Continue reading

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