I appreciate days when I can land in a town mid-afternoon and take a writing break. My preferred location is always the local library. I have become accustomed to nice libraries. Over the past twenty years, Massachusetts offered cities … Continue reading
These days, Seattle has a good vibe. It’s growing, maybe too fast. It’s cutting edge, grunge and high-tech coexist happily. It’s both affluent and cool. People are passionate about their close-knit neighborhoods yet proud of their robust metropolitan area. … Continue reading
August 28, 2015 – Partly sunny, 65 degrees Miles Today: 50 Miles to Date: 6,276 States to Date: 22 Much as I enjoyed Seattle, it felt great to climb on Surly, pedal down to the waterfront, weave through the container … Continue reading
This opinion essay was published in The Seattle Times on Thursday August 27, 2015. I am cycling toward Seattle at ten miles per hour, fueled by 5,000 calories a day and a question. Since May, I’ve logged 6,000 miles, traversed … Continue reading
August 27, 2015 – Sunny, 80 degrees Miles Today: 5 Miles to Date: 6,226 States to Date: 22 I started the day with a quiet visit to Steven Holl’s chapel at Seattle University, a contemporary building with many references to … Continue reading
August 25, 2015 – Sunny, 65 degrees Miles Today: 25 Miles to Date: 6,207 States to Date: 22 The bike trail into Seattle from the north is a terrific path with gorgeous views along the top of Lake Washington, … Continue reading
