Category Archives: healthy living

A ride to the Farmers’ Market…

Posted on July 1, 2012 by

“Everything you need to be happy is right here, right now,” so true, though I sometimes need to remind myself of it!  

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Bike Share Coming to Boardwalk and City by the Sea

Posted on June 10, 2012 by

The sign on the kiosk reads, “Coming Soon.”  What is coming soon? Four hundred, yes, 400 Decobikes to the City of Long Beach, NY!  What a great alternative to driving to do errands, and a ton more fun than walking! … Continue reading →

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A great idea…

Posted on May 3, 2012 by

Though I just lost my mom, this sign I keep passing makes me happy – thinking of families young and old, out riding their bicycles celebrating their Moms next week!  Enjoy the moments!    

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Giving Gratitude, or in the words of Jon Stewart, “Your moment of zen”

Posted on November 11, 2011 by

Here we are in November already, and while riding this weekend I had to stop and give thanks.  As I rode I reflected on the beauty of the azure sky and bay, and the way the sun sparkled on the … Continue reading →

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Yesterday and Today

Posted on October 23, 2011 by

This was my day yesterday…another ride along the Jones Beach bike path, but with some company!  My son went jogging/running and his lovely girlfriend came along for the ride, on the Schwinn Creme. It was nice to have company sharing … Continue reading →

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Some scenes from the Finger Lakes

Posted on July 2, 2011 by
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Bicycles = Happiness

Posted on May 22, 2011 by

A quote I read this morning fits so perfectly with my day yesterday  http://shebicycles.com/  “It is better to travel well than to arrive.”  Buddha My happy, upbeat mood resonated with me all day yesterday after my boardwalk ride.  Watching the … Continue reading →

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On the Boardwalk

Posted on May 21, 2011 by

People having some fun…on the boardwalk, cycling on a Saturday afternoon.  Finally some sun, and better yet – no rain!  Perfect afternoon just riding on the boardwalk with good company, people watching, and stopping for an ice cream cone.  The … Continue reading →

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Riding in Style – Jill Commutes

Posted on May 10, 2011 by

Commuter Spotlight Jill (link in sidebar to her fabulous electra Amsterdam) is one of the most enthusiastic, energetic, and talented people you will ever meet. From running in marathons, to sprouting community gardens, traveling to Alaska, painting, sewing much of … Continue reading →

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Scenes from A Boardwalk

Posted on May 9, 2011 by

The magnificent spring weather brought out pedestrians, sun worshipers and cyclists alike to the boardwalk in Long Beach, NY this weekend. And when the weather is this beautiful and beckoning, I took advantage of heading there both Saturday and Sunday, … Continue reading →

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