I woke up Saturday AM at 7 to be out on the road before 8 in order to make my way to Nyack for what was one of the Falls best days on record. Warm enough for shorts (wore knee warmers),but cool enough so that one did not sweat too much. The leaves were red and yellow as I made my way through the back roads into nyack. There is a park that is splendid that one must pedal through and over to make it to Nyack. It was a nice ride into Nyack. For a bit I was at peace with myself.
The Runcible Spoon(biker destination for java and treats) was busier than I had ever remembered. Another sign that biking has really become much more of the norm compared to where it was 20 years ago.
The compnay on the ride was just fine and while the conversation was good, no one subject comes back to mind. It was mindless pedaling with random discussions that took my mind off of heavier thoughts. I needed the distraction. Thank you JB.
Navigating Youth:
Recently I have reconnected with somebody who I went to high school with. I have spent many years trying to forget akwardness and painful growing, but suprisingly I have quite the memory for what took place over 20 years ago.
Through the talks of youth gone wild I realized how periless the navigation of youth could have been. With little or no maturity and restraint, many of the kids I knew as a teenager could have turned out differently. I could have turned out differently. It made realize that although I felt immortal in some senses, I was for more fragile then I realized.
I am now trying to get it into gear for a ride this fine Sunday morning. Solo and slow. I sip coffee on my bed, type and wonder how in the briefest of times people can change so quickly.
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