On the first Monday of each month, I do a Memory Lane Monday post.  Last month was so busy, I didn’t even get one in!  Yes, I know we already have TBT and FBF, but I like the sound of Memory Lane Monday.  Plus today happens to be Monday and I had a memory today that I wanted to share, so there you go.  And it’s not just Monday…it’s Labor Day Monday!  So let’s step it up, and head down Memory Lane… Read more

Hello, September!  With the beginning of a new month, it’s time take a moment to look back at the one just ended.  I’ve made a list of my favorites from August.  I have 8 favorites I’m highlighting in this post. Read more

THE highlight of this summer was our son’s wedding in beautiful Haines, Alaska.  Danny and his new bride Erin were married on August 10th.  We arrived in Haines three days before on the 7th. Read more

I know in many people’s minds, summer is finished.  School has started, and routines are falling into place.  But we are actually only 2/3 of the way through summer.  And that’s a good thing for me, because I still have season bucket list items to complete.  Here’s where I stand on completing my list. Read more

It’s here!  The last day of RAGBRAI!  We made it this far, and after today’s 62.6 miles with 1,725 feet of climb, we will finally be able to dip our front tire into the Mississippi! Read more

Up again at 5:15 on the morning of Day 6.  We left the fairgrounds on our bikes around 6:50.  Today’s ride is 65.6 miles long with 1,521 feet of climb.  On the way out of Fairfield, we stopped to see their Freedom Rock. Read more

With the 84-mile day behind me, I was breathing easier about finishing the rest of the bike ride.  Thursday’s ride was 65.9 miles with 2,328 feet of climb.  Almost 20 miles less than the day before.  Today was RAGBRAI jersey day. Read more

Dang, people, it’s August 3rd already!  Back-to-school is all the buzz!  Time to say good-bye to July by posting my July favorites.  People I am thankful for are a big part of my favorites this month. Read more

My RAGBRAI saga continues!  I wake up at 5:15 to the sound and smell of coffee brewing.  (Thanks, Mike!)  Today’s ride is going to be the longest ride of the week and the longest ride I’ve ever completed.  It is 84.3 miles with 3,252 feet of climb!  This is the day I’m most nervous about. Read more

Day 3 of our RAGBRAI week involved the shortest distance of the week with only 39.9 miles to ride and 1,374 feet of climb.  Since it was such a shorter ride than all the other days, we didn’t feel the need to start out super early. Read more