Three Good Things – 12 February 2026
As always, striking the balance between life and writing presents challenges. When I’m not meant to be cooking dinner I generally get on my bike for an hour or more – which will go up as the rides go outside.…
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Rumours of The Death of Joy are Greatly Exaggerated
Today I think about "weaponized nostalgia" and its cure, searching for the clues within your nostalgia to find the joy around you.
Nice week…Weird Day
Weird weather and weird online experiences this week. I'm not sure I'm 100% on board with all this! *laughing*
My Brain is a Liar
I'm an expert at dithering and finding excuses to avoid doing something I know will make me feel good. Yesterday not only did I push through it - I made video proof for my future self to capture just how wrong I was about what a chilly autumn ride would be.
Another Kind of Early Morning Coffee Ride
Today I talk about (and show in video) what it's like to focus on a priority that is not cycling as quickly as possible, and instead enjoying the destination *and* the ride.
From Hesitation to Exhilaration: Battling Cold and Wind to Gather More Tiles
Battling cold, wind, and hesitation, I hit the road for another tile-bagging ride. Headwinds tested me early, but I made deposits into the headwind bank, knowing I'd cash them in later. With determination (and a tailwind), I racked up new tiles, personal records, and a fast finish!