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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: Janet & Robert, Coos Bay, OR

Serendipity is one of life’s great treats. I needed a cycling break along Route 126 toward Florence, so stopped at a riverside park for shade and nourishment. I noticed an unusual bike strapped to a parked car. A woman called … Continue reading

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Trip Log – Day 188 – San Diego, CA to Spring Valley, CA

November 9, 2015 – Cloudy, 70 degrees Miles Today: 59 Miles to Date: 9,615 States to Date: 25 I really love bopping around cities on my bike, and metropolitan San Diego is a place of great variety to explore. I … Continue reading

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Profile Response: Sherri McCutchen and Zander Chanin, Eugene, OR

“Architecture is just one step of cycling materials from earth for our use.” Zander Chanin explained to me over breakfast at Brail’s, a Eugene food institution. Zander’s a recent graduate from University of Oregon’s School of Architecture and studied under … Continue reading

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Trip Log – Day 187 – Carlsbad, CA to San Diego, CA

November 8, 2015 – Sun, 75 degrees Miles Today: 46 Miles to Date: 9,556 States to Date: 25 Sunday morning in Southern California seems to trigger dual devotions: coffee and the ocean. Dozens of coffee shops were jammed with cyclists, … Continue reading

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Profile Response: Abe Schafermeyer, Director, International Student and Scholar Services, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR

Abe Schafermeyer caught the bug for international travel early. The New Hampshire native spent his junior year of college in Chile and later taught ESL in Columbia. “Travel abroad was both an immersive experience, diving into another culture, and an … Continue reading

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Trip Log – Day 186 – Mission Viejo, CA to Carlsbad, CA

November 7, 2015 – Sun, 75 degrees Miles Today: 57 Miles to Date: 9,510 States to Date: 25 Summertime! The sky was clear, the breeze was light, the surf was up, and everyone was out on a sunny Southern California … Continue reading

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Responses: How will we live tomorrow?

How will we live tomorrow? “We live in such a segmented society. When people ask me how old I am, I just say, ‘older’. I’m older than I was yesterday. If we can enjoy the moment, see the beauty before … Continue reading

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Trip Log – Day 185 – Santa Ana, CA to Mission Viejo, CA

November 6, 2015 – Sun, 75 degrees Miles Today: 22 Miles to Date: 9,458 States to Date: 25 Today I am six months on the road. In a sort of reverse celebration I took a very easy riding day through … Continue reading

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Profile Response: Kirk Koenig and Lorena Landeros, University of Oregon Admissions, Eugene, OR

Getting into college is no easy feat. In fact, it gets more complex all the time. The Common Application, designed to simplify the process, has resulted in many more students applying to many more schools. University of Oregon doesn’t accept … Continue reading

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Trip Log – Day 184 – Fullerton, CA to Santa Ana, CA

November 5, 2015 – Sun, 70 degrees Miles Today: 31 Miles to Date: 9,436 States to Date: 25 Poor Richard Nixon, the Rodney Dangerfield of Presidents. He gets no respect. After visiting the Ronald Reagan Library, teeming with people, upscale … Continue reading

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