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July 31, 2006
Recent events, appreciating being in one piece
I haven't found the motivation to climb back on my bicycle since I was cut off and run off the road on the way to work last Wednesday. It is not that I am still in pain (just a bit sore), but I have to admit that I might be a little scared. If it weren't for that dome of plastic that I keep atop my head when I ride, I honestly don't think that I would be here right now. That scares me. I would hate to lose such an important part of my life (cycling), but drivers have really gotten much more combative toward cyclists and much worse in their general driving habits (even in the 5 or 6 years since I have been cycling on the road). The day after the accident, I had a new helmet FedExed to me, but I have yet to take it for a ride. Perhaps it will just take time, but in all honesty, I just want to move somewhere less congested. I am really tired of the increasing number of self-centered, oblivious people with whom we are now sharing this little spit of land we call home.
Oh, and if you think that piece of plastic on top of your head is just for that professional cyclist look-- think again. I have a helmet I can show you with a crack running through it that most definitely would have been my head. Street smarts are definitely important for riding out there, but nothing can afford you better protection than a properly fitted helmet... especially in the face of incidents during which street smarts and riding skills will do nothing to help you. I'm not trying to scare anyone. I'm just warning everyone of the real danger we face when we get out there on the road.
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July 30, 2006
Wedding Announcement
It has been brought to my attention that my blog entries have been few and far between, and for this I apologize. Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on how you look at it), I have not had much computer time of late. Between our new addition to the family (Lincoln) and Jesse and I enjoying our free time together, blogging really hasn't been a priority. Heck, I just realized that I never even blogged about our wedding or honeymoon!
I certainly hadn't intended to be so distant or disconnected, but life changes. Right now, the priority is just living life rather than talking about it. I do understand that part of living life is sharing it with your loved ones (and believe me when I say that we appreciate being able to keep up to date with everyone through their emails and posts). However, I just haven't been feeling moved to share lately, and the habit is hard to revive. Please understand if I don't get back into the swing right away.
The biggest and best news I have neglected to share since the blog entries slowed to sharing pictures and links is Jesse and I being married. Here is the official announcement from the Cape Cod Times.
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July 07, 2006
Holy Mother of all Beetles!
This bugger appeared to be laying eggs in the remains of a recently ground-up stump in my back yard. I could use help identifying it, as my Audubon Field Guide to North American Insects and Spiders doesn't seem to come close to describing it (unless I missed something). It may look small in the pictures, but I would estimate its size to be in the neighborhood of 1 1/2-2" (38-51 mm).
Photo taken July 07, 2006, Cape Cod, MA
Somebody get me an Entomologist!
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July 06, 2006
Momma's Boy?
Lincoln gets some cuddle time after his first day at the beach.
Lincoln, 3 mos., 3 weeks
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July 05, 2006
Happy Fourth of July!
Lincoln celebrates the fourth of July with his new friends.
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July 03, 2006
links for 2006-07-03
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An excellent resource for Scion owners.
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Scion xB tC xA :: We can't get enough of our cars
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