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Challenge, Photos8 Comments

November’s Last Photo – Doing the Needful

December 4, 2020 Todd

On the last day of November, Todd didn’t want to go outside at all, let alone to exercise. But the last photo of November shows what a great idea it was to just “do the needful” Continue reading November’s Last Photo – Doing the Needful

Thoughts6 Comments

Small Memorials

November 24, 2020 Todd

As many people argue about what statues to remove or what streets to rename as our view of historical figures changes, Todd talks about the smaller memorials of regular people. Continue reading Small Memorials

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Finding the Don Valley

November 23, 2020 Todd

Originally posted on Daegan Lunsford:
In 2004, when I was six years old, my family and I moved From America to Toronto. I was leaving behind the forests of rural Missouri. Days of catching crawdads in the creek (pronounced crick,… Continue reading Finding the Don Valley

Cycling10 Comments

Cycling in the First Snow

November 23, 2020 Todd

Todd goes out cycling in the snow and wonders why sometimes the most unpleasant experiences can be fun. Continue reading Cycling in the First Snow

Books9 Comments

Socially Distanced Connection

November 22, 2020November 23, 2020 Todd

Todd gives a wrap-up of the latest international book talk where seven people from four countries talked about the books they love. Continue reading Socially Distanced Connection

Photos10 Comments

Sign of the Times?

November 21, 2020 Todd

On tonight’s ride around Toronto, a man rides his skateboard down the middle of usually-busy Yonge street. And in two more days our city heads back in to lockdown. Continue reading Sign of the Times?

Cycling, Photos, Stories13 Comments

Keeping Up Isn’t Easy

November 20, 2020 Todd

Todd’s entries haven’t been as regular as usual so in today’s entry he tries to catch us up on everything that’s happening these days. Continue reading Keeping Up Isn’t Easy

Cycling, Kindness, Thoughts23 Comments

Birthday Ride 2020

November 6, 2020November 6, 2020 Todd

Todd goes on a bike ride for his 50th birthday. Friends send notes of kindess they’re doing, and the forest gives him advice for how to approach the next decade of his life. Continue reading Birthday Ride 2020

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My Best Birthday Gift

November 5, 2020 Todd

Today, on the occasion of my 50th birthday I talk about the best gift I ever received – and I tell you what I want for this birthday. (hint: you can help!) Continue reading My Best Birthday Gift

Stories, Thoughts10 Comments

Finding Better Ways to Seek Adventure

October 23, 2020 Todd

I waffled on whether or not I would share this story here. It’s rather personal and doesn’t put me in a particularly good light. On the other hand, if it is my goal to encourage people to try new things … Continue reading Finding Better Ways to Seek Adventure

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