From Bikes to Blades

Recently I blogged about my neighbor Joe and his bike. Like many of us, Joe is outraged by the skyrocketing price of gas and uses his bike as an alternative means of transportation. Every evening, I see him in his work shirt, slacks, and helmet pedaling down home from work. I (along with other neighbors) applaud his efforts (from our air conditioned vehicles), all the while knowing full well we would likely not be following in his two-wheeled tracks. I admire Joe’s steadfast commitment and willing share his story with anyone who rants about the price of gas. I was … Continue reading

Saving Your Pride with Knee Pads

The warmer it gets outside, the more my daughter wants to get outside and play. I am all for that, in fact, I’d rather she played outside than sat inside watching television. One of her favorite things to do is ride her bike. The problem with riding her bike is that she can ride a lot faster than I can walk. So I got creative and decided to go for my husband’s roller blades. Roller blading is a great sport and it can be really invigorating. I thought it would be a great way to let her bike and allow … Continue reading