Category Archives: MD

My Bike-Free, Work-Free Bike to Work Day

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Shannon

I have a complicated relationship with biking to work. On one hand, I enjoy it, especially on late spring days like this past Friday. On the other hand, it’s 20 miles one way and takes me about two hours, almost … Continue reading →

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C is for Cycle and Cookie!

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Shannon

Biking and good food are two of my favorite things in the world. So when I heard about a charity bike ride with cookies at every stop – one that I didn’t personally organize – it was imperative that I … Continue reading →

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Decking the Halls with Boughs and Bicycles

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Shannon

If you live in the United States, Christmas is a time for decorating, whether or not you personally celebrate it. While I understand some people’s discomfort at the ubiquity of Christian celebration, I personally enjoy hanging ornaments on Christmas trees. … Continue reading →

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A Garden of Lights

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Shannon

Light and winter are inevitably linked in many societies. From the return of the sun in the Solstice to the star leading the Wise Men in the Christian Nativity story, the image of a light shining in the darkest of … Continue reading →

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Giving Thanks for Local Agriculture

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Shannon

Tis the month and the week for being thankful. Although I try to cultivate gratefulness all year round, I think Thanksgiving is a particularly good time to be thankful for specific things. I could make a list the length of … Continue reading →

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