Life lessons

What to write, what to write, what to write?

Hello world. I am stuck. I don’t know what to write in this space anymore. So, I am taking a writing workshop at GrubStreet in Boston….

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Bailing the Ship, Kicking off Ego Pirates

I love water sports. Unfortunately, my ego has gotten in the way of spending much time on the water lately. My never-ending battle to keep my…

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This IS what I do. Really, it is.

“What do you do for a living?” The question came before I launched into my usual witty and entertaining introduction that sets the class at ease….

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It’s January, Tip Generously

Near the end of December, as I skated toward NYE, I realized my digestive system, liver and wallet needed a break. So, on December 30th, I…

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Day 26: Homecoming

There are various reasons why I delayed writing about this last leg of my ride. Sure, returning to “real life” meant less time to write, but…

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Day 25: Medford Lakes to West Hartford – The Garden State

Close your eyes. Think New Jersey. Picture it in your mind’s eye. Take a mental snapshot. What do you see? Years ago, I stood on a…

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Day 24: Ferry to Cape May, NJ – Kindred Spirits

Meet Margo Pellegrino, my Spirit Animal. No, she’s not the bird, that little f*%ker attacked me. Margo is the amazing and awesome woman who inspires me…

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Day 24: Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel – Screaming in the Wind

There I was, coiled up like a compressed spring, crouched down over the tank trying to hide behind my windshield which was vibrating a little more…

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Day 23 (+12 Day Intermission): Swansboro to Virginia Beach- Hurricane Maria

Real life with all its ‘To do’ lists and responsibilities and messes to tidy up and people to talk to and calendars and stuff is a…

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