On this day in 1970, four Kent State University students were killed by National Guardsmen while protesting the Vietnam War. The soldiers, whose mission was to protect the United States, instead killed those they were charged with protecting. Krause, Miller, Scheuer and Schroeder died while exercising their right to protest. And I fear that something …
Paul Simon’s latest work, Surprise, is a bold step into new sonic territory that finds Simon teamed with Brian Eno, whose modern sonic textures give a very modern and experimental feel. And unlike Simon’s earlier foray into modern sounds (1983′s Hearts And Bones), this works much more effectively, complementing Simon’s trademark lyric storytelling and imagery. …
According to The Hill, Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD), House Minority Whip, defended the president against a spot-on keynote speech delivered the other night by Stephen Colbert: “I thought some of it was funny, but I think it got a little rough,” Hoyer said. “He is the president of the United States, and he deserves some …
Activity: road cycling Location: Dupont Circle, DC > Potomac/Avenel, MD Distance: 31.7 miles (moderately hilly) Duration: 1:51 Weather: partly cloudy, 75 degrees Avg HR: 164 (max: 182) Type: aerobic PPTC “Downtown Breakaway” ride. Good group today, different route. Fewer short-and-steep hills, but more total altitude gain, overall. I felt a bit sluggish in the beginning, …
May is National Bike Month, and I plan on taking this title to its fullest extent: I plan on riding at least once every day in the month of May. Seems simple, right? Well, even though it won’t be completely simple, I’m already off to a good start, and tonight’s “Downtown Breakaway” ride should also …
Activity: road cycling Location: Georgetown, DC > Alexandria, VA > Dupont Circle Distance: 19.5 miles (mostly flat) Duration: 1:15 Weather: sunny, 67 degrees Avg HR: 145 (est.) Type: aerobic Happy May Day! And what better way to celebrate by taking an impromptu ride after work? This was mostly just a nice jaunt – I didn’t …
