Author Archives: Tom

About Tom

Writer, cyclist, RVer, etc.

100 words – blood

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Tom

I feel it slipping away, becoming aware too late. Past the point of correctability. The numbers fall. Double digits when triple are required. The brain slows. The lightness invades the shoulders. The neck bobs. The sweat comes. Oh God, I’m … Continue reading →

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The 17th wisest thing ever said

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Tom

I will gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today.

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Book Review: Buddha in Blue Jeans – Tai Sheridan

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Tom

I love this book. I don’t know if it will really help me to make meditation part of my life, but I feel like it will. It is short. It is simple. Both of the those can be both good … Continue reading →

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Random Thoughts

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Tom

Tires rolling fast and heavy over the slippery pavement. I pedal harder but the old guy on the Schwinn still pulls away. All is lost.

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Bike Projects Update

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Tom

Here’s what I’ve been up to: ebaby – Tried the Easton wheels but I don’t think the low spoke count is compatible with a rider that weighs ten times what the bike weighs. The new rear gears make peddling easier … Continue reading →

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100 Words – Meditation Anxiety

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Tom

My attempts at meditation are without discipline. I’ve got the sitting quietly part down pretty good and I’m very good at breathing. Then comes the clearing your head part. I start off good, letting thoughts enter my head and float … Continue reading →

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Book Review – Passion Play by Jerzy Kosinski

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Tom

In this 1979 novel Jerzy projects himself into the role of errant knight polo player Fabian. Aging seducer of young girls, wandering the country in his camper/stable on wheels, looking for polo matches or a short teaching gig, with occasional … Continue reading →

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Random Thought

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Tom

Truman, oh Truman, what lies have you told today? Hold your tongue and listen to the wind. It is weeping.

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Bike Projects Updates

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Tom

MiniB – Got it all put back together and now I have to take it apart again. The wheels are way wobbly. Apparently I didn’t get the spokes back on right. Ah well, that’s how we learn. eBaby – I’m … Continue reading →

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Random Thought

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Tom

How can a person grow to adulthood and not know how to treat a gunshot wound?

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