About

Like riding the Schwinn, I pedal through the day as steady as I can, pacing myself for the uphill challenges, enjoying the thrill of downhill rides and always taking time to appreciate the scenery when the pedaling is easy!

Favorite saying

• ""Desiderata" is the map by which I attempt to guide my life. "Go placidly amidst the noise and haste and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your thoughts quietly and clearly, and listen to others, even the dull and the ignorant; for they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons. They are vexations to the spirit. If you compare yourself to others, you may become vain and bitter. Always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Respect your own career. However humble, it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time. Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is. Many persons strive for high ideals, and everywhere life is full of heroism. Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love. For, in the face of all aridity and disenchantment, it is as perennial as the grass. Take kindly to the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune, but do not distress yourself with imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle to yourself. You are a child of the universe, and no less than the trees and stars you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore, be at peace with God, whatever you concieve Him to be, and whatever your labors and aspirations in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace with your soul. With all of its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.""