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Memo to self: keep the graphic descriptions inside my head.
That’s the thing I need to remember when discussing disturbing subjects with folks who would rather not hear of these things. It’s a filter that I don’t naturally have, having grown up in a household where few gory subjects were off-limits to discussion at the [...]

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On a ride last weekend, I decided to do a little exploring around the areas adjacent to Rock Creek Park, and I wandered toward the ruins of the National Park Seminary. While technically not in DC (it’s part of Forest Glen, a part of silver spgin, Maryland), it’s so close to the DC border [...]

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I consider myself an endurance athlete: pushing myself for very long periods of time, testing my limits, riding hills long and steep, braving different climates and weather conditions.
Yet the “endurance athlete” flag seems to have been wrenched from the hands of us cyclists by those who compete in triathlon or long-distance running.
And it peeves me.
Perhaps [...]

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So sprite decided to take a stab at Entertainment Weekly’s list of the 100 greatest films of the past 25 years. And while I agree with her assessment about Titanic (bombast for a sinking ship!), I’ve also seen more of these than she has.
(Films I’ve seen in bold)
1. Pulp Fiction (1994)
2. The Lord of [...]

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To me, chains are WIPs (a nod to Sarah): constant works in progress.
Chains have many connotations to me, as well.
There’s the bicycling connection: the chain is part of the drivetrain of a bicycle. It needs attention to work properly: proper lubrication, cleaning, inspection for excess wear. Chains are never ever perfect [...]

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Time for the weekly “oh-my-god-he-hasn’t-written-a-damn-thing-since-his-photo-post” chime in on all things that have happened since last week.
Hooray?
Hooray!
Last Friday, I went to see the Nats host the Texas Rangers (a.k.a. the Washington Senators, who last visited this fair city in 1971, when they were moved to Arlington, TX) in an interleague battle royale. I [...]

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