The word 'succor' came to me this morning, an old-fashioned word seldom used now.
To live a principled life is not the point if, one has to abuse onesself to achieve it. Principles are our guiding light. If we don't walk in beauty towards them we are missing the whole point.
May we all receive succor and offer it back, which is the whole joy. And principle! :)
Rest stop. I have now gone 13 miles!
I'm riding in a fundraiser today. This is the check-in.
June's pile of unavoidable junkmail was smaller than in previous months. It weighs only 5 lbs. The current total now is 48 lbs forced on me so far this year, without choice.
The Tour de France started in 1913. Beginning today with a 15 km individual time trial in the principality of Monaco, the 2009 Tour de France goes until July 26th. Total distance 3,500 km (approx 2,150 miles) in 21 stages:
- 10 flat stages
- 7 mountain stages
- 1 medium mountain stage
- 2 individual time-trial stages
- 1 team time-trial stage
Below is a video representing the entire route. It's hard to imagine *racing* such a long distance over often difficult terrain in only three weeks.
Enjoying this beautiful rancho in Carmel Valley today. It's serene here. I don't normally swim in public in front of others, but I've been swimming here -- an accomplishment! It feels good, and for the first time in a long time my neck doesn't hurt. I will come back here for sure.
At San Jose train station, waiting for the bus to Monterey.
Currently my bike is my only vehicle, but I kept breaking spokes in the rear wheel due to the stress of carrying stuff besides myself. Apparently the wheel was built for the bare minimum of stress -- hence the bicycle's affordability. Anyway, my bike mechanic suggested I get a new, heavier duty wheel so I ordered one made -- it came today, they installed it, and wow! There's a huge difference in feel, even unloaded. It rolls more smoothly and really does seem more durable. A great investment! So my vehicle "repair" bill was only..... $114 for parts and labor, much better than a car! Here's the pony loaded up with groceries, I have no fear of being stranded now. I'm on my way home...
Attending a community forum today on public transportation and transit-oriented development along El Camino Real, a major 60 mile urban corridor in my area. Fascinating. I love transportation and community issues.
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