Monthly Archives: October 2011

Ensuring Halloween is Sweet For All

Posted on October 29, 2011 by Shannon

Halloween is one of my favorite holidays of the year – with the caveat that I have a lot of “favorite holidays.” Nonetheless, any time you get to dress up and eat candy meets with my hearty approval. Unfortunately, not … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Food Day

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Shannon

Food, like the Earth, is something that we all have experience with, although some of us far less than ideal. Which is why it’s funny-sad that we need a whole day to be reminded of the food systems that play … Continue reading →

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Still Riding Against the Wind

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Shannon

Usually, when I go for a bike ride, my main concern is getting where I need to go while having fun. This past weekend on the Seagull Century, my main concern was surviving and resisting the desire to whine. Thankfully, … Continue reading →

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Why Bikes are Superior to Cars, Catastrophic Failure Edition

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Shannon

Now, as you might have guessed from the theme of this blog, I don’t drive much. When I do drive, it’s the 2000 Saturn coupe that I received as a junior in high school, not long after I earned my … Continue reading →

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I St. Social – Saving the World One Bike at a Time

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Shannon

I deeply believe that bicycling should be safe and fun for everyone, whether you’re borrowing your teenager’s mountain bike or ride the highest-end road bike available. As a result, I’m a big fan of “social rides,” that allow both newbie … Continue reading →

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