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Sure, a lot of visitors to DC pay a visit to The Mall, taking in the monuments and the various Smithsonian museums. That’s all well and good.
But once the sun goes down, the crowds scatter. Yes, there’s been a handful of criminal incidents on The Mall in the post-sunset hours, but it’s not [...]

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Harvey Korman, one of the genius comics of the past 40 years, died Thursday from complications due to an abdominal aortic aneurysm. It’s a sad moment for fans of comedy, and it made me think back to one of my favorite movies, Blazing Saddles. As Hedley Lamarr, the evil railroad executive, Korman struck [...]

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Activity: road cycling
Location: Newport, VA (Mountains Of Misery)
Distance: 101.8 miles
Duration: 6:09
Weather: sunny and lovely, 50-73 degrees
Avg HR: 155 (max 188)
Type: aerobic
My first trip to Mountains Of Misery certainly won’t be my last! It is a wonderful ride, with gorgeous scenery and an epic, mountaintop finish that’s reminiscent of the grand tours of cycling.
Of course, [...]

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There’s really nothing more to say about it: Nationals Park can be lovely.

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Been riding the bike a lot since last week. Went on a great 67-mile ride on Saturday with my friend, Joyce. We started about 5 minutes after the rest of the group, but caught up with them within a couple of miles. Riding strong, I [...]

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Another year notched in the ‘ol belt.
Feels fine.
Only 15 years until AARP comes calling.
And how will I celebrate? By biking to Bike To Work Day, then biking home.
Such a rebel, I.
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