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Back on the Bike

January 18, 2021 Todd

Good news. As Todd’s foot is feeling better, he’s back on his bike and soon will be back to running. But January in Ontario provides a few more challenges – and more beauty too. Continue reading Back on the Bike

Stories10 Comments

My Time on the Farm

January 15, 2021 Todd

At 4:30 PM I turn off the afternoon cartoons, put on my coat and head out to work. When I get out the door the cool air feels refreshing. A gust of wind comes and brings the smell of our … Continue reading My Time on the Farm

Thoughts16 Comments

Exercise Streak Broken but…

January 4, 2021January 4, 2021 Todd

From running 15 km/week and cycling 70-120 km/week on average down to zero of either. An injury sideline’s Todd’s exercise plans and forces him to spend more time sitting. Fortunately, his time spent sitting has been pretty productive lately. Continue reading Exercise Streak Broken but…

Exercise, Thoughts10 Comments

Last Run of 2020

December 30, 2020 Todd

Todd goes out for his last run of 2020 and learns an important life lesson along the way. Continue reading Last Run of 2020

Cycling6 Comments

Snowy Cycling

December 27, 2020 Todd

How does someone manage riding a bike in the snow, and perhaps more importantly, why on earth would they? Continue reading Snowy Cycling

Thoughts, Travel2 Comments

Christmas Run

December 26, 2020 Todd

On Christmas night, Todd once again heads out in the cold, challenging his assumptions about how little he likes winter. Continue reading Christmas Run

Cycling, Thoughts, Travel8 Comments

2020 – Twelve Months of Excellent Travel

December 25, 2020December 25, 2020 Todd

Todd’s been on this planet for over fifty years now and somehow, 2020 has been one of his best years for travel. No, REALLY! Continue reading 2020 – Twelve Months of Excellent Travel

Stories10 Comments

Shopping with Robot Hands

December 21, 2020 Todd

In the midst of a pandemic where we’re told not only to limit our trips to the grocery store but to only take one person per family, Todd finds a way to sneak Sage in with him. Continue reading Shopping with Robot Hands

Cycling12 Comments

My introduction to bicycle touring

December 17, 2020December 17, 2020 Todd

I was just realizing today that this short animated piece from Sesame Street that aired in the early to mid 1970’s likely planted a seed regarding bike touring for me. In it, a boy rides his bike through an increasingly … Continue reading My introduction to bicycle touring

Kindness5 Comments

The Sensitive Subject…of Kindness

December 7, 2020 Todd

Today Todd talks about how how hard it is to talk about the kindness we do, and how that affects everyone’s perception of the communities and world we live in. Continue reading The Sensitive Subject…of Kindness

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