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Comment on A Pearl in the Storm by readingrisa

readingrisa — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 18:33:04 +0000

Let me know what you think! I doubt my midlife crisis moments will ever lead me to rowing in the ocean…but I’m hopeful for other (tamer) adventures.

Comment on A Pearl in the Storm by patsyporco

patsyporco — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:39:05 +0000

This post is sending me straight out to the library to get this book. Thanks for the recommendation!
Patsy Porco

Comment on Going Car Light by Swingset

Swingset — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 02:47:28 +0000

Hi Risa – Yes – I’d love to share experiences. I’ll update you this weekend (having a busy week – will have more time to write this weekend) on what I’ve done/discovered in terms modifying my bike and easing my comfort of biking in traffic. I love the idea of encouraging each other – please let me know what your thoughts are about overcoming this fear of ours!

Comment on Going Car Light by readingrisa

readingrisa — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 17:57:20 +0000

Swingset…let me know how that works for you. I haven’t modified my bike yet, mostly because of my fear of biking in traffic. Yet, I am looking at other options and still thinking about how to overcome that fear. Would love to share our experiences and encourage each other in this change!

Comment on Going Car Light by Swingset

Swingset — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 14:08:33 +0000

Planning ahead has always been difficult for me. I admire your commitment to reduce your carbon footprint. I do live within biking distance of a drug store and a grocery store – so I just bought a platform for the back of my bike so I can make those quick runs to the store on my bike. I’m still fighting the fear of biking in traffic though…

Comment on Going Car Light by readingrisa

readingrisa — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:40:46 +0000

Thanks Scooter Girl! There are many ways we can make a difference. I’m glad you’re finding ways that work for you!

Comment on Going Car Light by Scooter girl

Scooter girl — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 01:24:25 +0000

I like your thoughts and as an older person I don’t always know how to start making changes. You give me a lot to think about and also the people that make coments give me a lot to think about.
I notice that riding my scooter helps with the gas. I can carry food in my back pack and also in a small box that I have on my bike. In the summer time we try to go to the Amish farms to get fresh produce and to the small market, in a town close by. We need to keep the small stores in business.
Keep your thoughts coming!

Comment on New Goal: Lighten Up by readingrisa

readingrisa — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 21:13:30 +0000

Thanks so much! I think there are a lot of us women (and probably some men) who are hard on ourselves. It’s time we linked arms and lightened up! Thanks for reading and commenting.

Comment on New Goal: Lighten Up by Swingset

Swingset — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:45:30 +0000

Oh – I love this posting! I’ve always struggled with self-imposed high expectations. I’ve come to realize (but it wasn’t an easy path) that it’s really just the “doing” that is important! And I love the name your friend came up with – “laid back!” I find your blog so very inspiring … and a great source of comfort when I’m in need of reaffirmation of my own goals.

Comment on New Goal: Lighten Up by Sarah

Sarah — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:52:03 +0000

We are soooo simpatico!