Author Archives: paulefallon

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: Katie and Ian Ferguson, Bothell, WA

Posted on October 8, 2015 by paulefallon

When Katie Ferguson invited me to stay with her family, she added the caveat, ”as long as your OK with a preschooler asking a zillion questions.” Her comment sealed the deal for me. After all, I love questions, and am … Continue reading →

Posted in Responses | Tagged Bothell WA, Falling Upward, Parenting, Richard Rohr | 4 Comments

Trip Log – Day 154 – Merced, CA to Ceres, CA

Posted on October 7, 2015 by paulefallon

October 6, 2015 – Sunny, 75 degrees Miles Today: 38 Miles to Date: 8,133 States to Date: 25 I spent the morning in Merced, a traditional ag town that is being transformed by the newest addition of the University of … Continue reading →

Posted in Bicycle Trip Log | Tagged Ceres CA, Healthy House, Hmong farmers, Hmong immigrants, Merced CA, UC Merced | Leave a comment

Profile Response: Brian D’Apice, Bike Around America, Sultan, WA

Posted on October 7, 2015 by paulefallon

Brian D’Apice is a thirty year old former member of the 82nd Airborne Division who is now bicycling around the perimeter of the United States to raise money for two favorite charities: Pencils of Promise, which builds schools in developing … Continue reading →

Posted in Responses | Tagged BikeAroundUSA, Brian D'Apice, National Military Family Association, Pencils of Promise, veteran, York PA | Leave a comment

Trip Log – Day 153 – Madera, CA to Merced, CA

Posted on October 6, 2015 by paulefallon

October 5, 2015 – Sunny, 75 degrees Miles Today: 51 Miles to Date: 8,095 States to Date: 25 Today I was drenched in drought. I zig-zagged through the grid of agricultural roads laid out over the Central Valley. The land … Continue reading →

Posted in Bicycle Trip Log | Tagged Central Valley, drought, Madera CA, Merced CA | 1 Comment

Profile Response: Kinna McMahon and Sally Warrington, Leavenworth, WA

Posted on October 6, 2015 by paulefallon

Kinna McMahon is a 23-year-old college graduate who lives with Kristin Black in Leavenworth, WA. Sally is their sixtyish neighbor. All three attend the same church. Kinna, Sally and I had a far-reaching discussion of Christianity. I appreciate how they … Continue reading →

Posted in Responses | Tagged Christian, Christianity, human trafficking, Jesus, Leavenworth WA, The Bible | 2 Comments

Trip Log – Day 152 – Fresno, CA to Madera, CA

Posted on October 5, 2015 by paulefallon

October 4, 2015 – Sunny, 75 degrees Miles Today: 38 Miles to Date: 8,044 States to Date: 25 Big news in Fresno: it rained last night! The city is abuzz with the good news, and the temperature dropped twenty degrees. … Continue reading →

Posted in Bicycle Trip Log | Tagged Central Valley, Fresno CA, Madera CA, Mexican food | Leave a comment

Trip Log – Day 151 – Fresno, CA

Posted on October 5, 2015 by paulefallon

October 3, 2015 – Sunny, 90 degrees Miles Today: 25 Miles to Date: 8,006 States to Date: 25 I woke this morning in a midcentury mirage. My warmshowers hosts live in an 1800 square foot ranch on an ample lot … Continue reading →

Posted in Bicycle Trip Log | Tagged Fresno CA, McDonald's, raisins, Tower District | Leave a comment

Trip Log – Day 150 – Midpines, CA to Fresno, CA

Posted on October 4, 2015 by paulefallon

October 2, 2015 – Sunny, 90 degrees Miles Today: 77 Miles to Date: 7,981 States to Date: 25 Today I sing an ode to Surly, my phenomenal bicycle. I started the day in the mountains. Google suggested a route of … Continue reading →

Posted in Bicycle Trip Log | Tagged Bicycle Touring, Fresno CA, Midpines CA, Raymond CA, Raymond General Store, Surly | Leave a comment

Responses: How will we live tomorrow?

Posted on October 4, 2015 by paulefallon

How will we live tomorrow? “I’m just living the dream.” Shade, contractor for high climbing work on bridges and towers, home base: Mammouth, CA How will we live tomorrow? “I like this proverb: Take it easy. Drink plenty of water. … Continue reading →

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Trip Log – Day 147 – Carson City, NV to Bridgeport, CA

Posted on October 3, 2015 by paulefallon

September 29, 2015 – Overcast, 80 degrees Miles Today: 88 Miles to Date: 7,766 States to Date: 25 ‘The usual’ at Red Hut Cafe in Carson City is the definitive carb load: a pair of sunny side fried eggs with … Continue reading →

Posted in Bicycle Trip Log | Tagged Bridgeport CA, Carson City NV, Minton NV, Virginia Creek Lodge | Leave a comment