Tour de Living Room

My cellar resembles the back alley of some bike shop. I can think of nothing better than having so many wheels at my finger tips. Each bike has a story, a history of some adventure. Centuries peddled, crashes, near misses, and sticky power bars pressed onto the metal. My blood, sweat and tears rolled into one journey of hope and forgiveness. My bikes are the heartbeat of so many of my friends and family who have died of cancer and for whom I ride. This season as I get set to register for four amazing cycling events, I think of the joy and passion that this metal collection of wheels brings me. I take along the spirit of those who can no longer ride. I invite others to join me.

Do I Hear an AMEN?

Might I say just one more time, in case my flock was alseep, that cheese is one of the more wonderful experiences that life has to offer? I took a quick jaunt over to my favorite shop this morning in Cambridge only to discover that they don't open until 10 am! Taking a deep breath and centering my need for breakfast...I hopped back into my ride to venture someplace...in fact ANY place until the church doors opened for business. Today's menu? Keiemse Bloempje Coupe and a few ounces of Sternenberger Bergkase. If the names mean nothing...no worries. One will work well with roasted potatoes while the other will pair nicely with an episode of BIG LOVE.

Oh yeah and check out this picture. I reworked it with the help of the Rob Van Petten fashion photographer and all around printing guru. Kudos to a wonderful three weeks of printing mania. Laura McKenna thank you for all your support and VIA POSITIVA.

Cabin Fever

The equipment truck for the Red Sox has left Boston for Florida. Pitcher and catchers have started to toss balls around. The Winter Olympics in Vancouver are into their second week of competition. Linsey Vonn has just won a bronze in Super G.

Here at the cabin, the natives are getting restless. The dog has seen this before. Long days waiting for the dregs of snow to melt and for the mud to dry. Tot missing her kid sized pool and countless trips to the park, finds her own amusement.

Photo geek pulls out the tripod and slow shutter speed looking for material. Breaking

up the day, got my eyes on the prize, Spring is almost here.

Quick Release...

Mentor and all around biking guru, Bobby Mac takes a moment to "victory lift" his ride for this photo. You can catch Bobby on the streets of Arlington and points West on any given weekend as he spreads his love of cycling to the rest of us gutter bunnies.