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.

New Ways to Track: How will we live tomorrow?

Posted on September 21, 2015 by paulefallon

As we head into autumn I wonder, what is this thing I’ve been doing for four months? I call it adventure. Others call it a journey, a tour, an odyssey, a pilgrimage, an escapade and a stunt. Whatever it is, … Continue reading →

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Trip Log – Day 137 – Cave Junction, OR to Grant’s Pass, OR

Posted on September 20, 2015 by paulefallon

September 19, 2015 – Sun, 60 degrees Miles Today: 36 Miles to Date: 7,132 States to Date: 24 I woke to lovely fog, had a great breakfast and visit with my host Meadow and rolled onto U.S. 199 before nine … Continue reading →

Posted in Bicycle Trip Log | Tagged Cave Junction OR, Grant's Pass OR, Kerby OR, Rouge River, US 199 | Leave a comment

Responses to “How will we live tomorrow?”

Posted on September 20, 2015 by paulefallon

How will we live tomorrow? “We will live together in this wonderful world. We will preserve it for those who will live tomorrow.” Jeanne Large, Kirkland, WA Check out Jeanne’s informative comment about preservation of the Oregon Coast How will … Continue reading →

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Trip Log – Day 136 – Crescent City, CA to Cave Junction, OR

Posted on September 19, 2015 by paulefallon

September 18, 2015 – Sun, 60 degrees Miles Today: 57 Miles to Date: 7,096 States to Date: 24 Yesterday I tackled a 1200 vertical foot climb over 2-1/2 miles to get to the Lady Bird Johnson Redwood Grove. Today that … Continue reading →

Posted in Bicycle Trip Log | Tagged Cave Junction OR, couchsurfing, Crescent City CA, forest fires, Gasquet CA, Jedidiah Smith State Park, Smith Rivee Canyon, US 199 | Leave a comment

Profile Response: Ken Stull, Ovando, MT

Posted on September 19, 2015 by paulefallon

“I grew up blue collar. I knew I couldn’t have everything. I used to date this girl back in Pennsylvania. I’d came home from a date and see the fly fishing book on the coffee table and knew that I’d … Continue reading →

Posted in Responses | Tagged Blackfoot Angler, fly fishing, Kathy Schoendoerfer, Ovando MT, Paradise Valley MT, Stray Bullet Cafe, trout | Leave a comment

Trip Log – Day 135 – Crescent City, CA to Orick, CA and back again

Posted on September 18, 2015 by paulefallon

September 17, 2015 – Sun, 60 degrees Miles Today: 52 Miles to Date: 7,039 States to Date: 24 Today I basked in the glory of the redwoods. My route was out and back; down the coast to visit Redwoods National … Continue reading →

Posted in Bicycle Trip Log | Tagged Crescent City CA, Klamath CA, Lady Bird Johnson, Orick CA, Prairie Creek State Park, Redwood National Park, redwood trees | 3 Comments

Profile Response: Tim Holmes, Helena, MT

Posted on September 18, 2015 by paulefallon

Tim Holmes is the only person I’ve taken money from on this trip. One blue dollar. I tried to turn it down, but he wouldn’t let me. “It’s real US currency. We aren’t allowed to deface our money. This isn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Responses | Tagged Garrett Garrels, Helena MT, Montana Logging and Ballet Company, Random Gifts of Art, Tim Holmes | Leave a comment

Trip Log – Day 134 – Crescent City, CA

Posted on September 17, 2015 by paulefallon

September 16, 2015 – Rain, 60 degrees Miles Today: 18 Miles to Date: 6,987 States to Date: 24 I woke to rain, a light spattering on my roof that grew in intensity throughout the morning. I had planned … Continue reading →

Posted in Bicycle Trip Log | Tagged Crescent City CA, Jedediah Smith State Park, jetties, redwood trees, redwoods, tsunami | 1 Comment

Profile Response: Ed Bender, followthemoney.org, Helena, MT

Posted on September 17, 2015 by paulefallon

Ed Bender moved to Helena twenty-five years ago as a journalist working on water rights. He became interested in campaign financing and started assembling campaign finance data from every state. His efforts grew into followthemoney.org, a non-profit that organizes and … Continue reading →

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Trip Log – Day 133 –Gold Beach, OR to Crescent City, CA

Posted on September 16, 2015 by paulefallon

September 15, 2015 – Overcast, 60 degrees Miles Today: 65 Miles to Date: 6,969 States to Date: 24 California! I rolled over the line in late afternoon and entered The Golden State – home to one in nine Americans, each … Continue reading →

Posted in Bicycle Trip Log | Tagged Bicycle Touring, California, Crescent City CAl, Gold Beach OR, Smith River, US 101 | 4 Comments