Category Archives: My Daily Life

My second time in Ottumwa, Iowa. Didn’t see any part of town because I needed a night of rest. Today’s penultimate day of RAGBRAI will be 85 miles. Wordle: four, my starter was SLANT

Another busy RAGBRAI day. It’s my SAG day, so I have to ride in the bus to Ottumwa, and then cycle against the grain to meet the Chattahooligans. Must get an Iowa Craft Beer credit today. Wordle: four, my starter … Continue reading →

Finally have service at a brewery in Indianola, Iowa.

Been a great time thus far, only my annoying hip hurting badly when I walk has detracted. Wordle: four, my starter was ORBIT

Happy birthday to me! A lot to report, no time to do so… Wordle: four, my starter was Connections: two mistakes, Yellow > Green X > X > Blue > Purple

Off we go to Iowa! I really hope this all goes to plan. I’ll be honest, I’m a little apprehensive about myself. Hope that everyone has a great weekend, and I will check in again on my birthday on Monday. … Continue reading →

While Barb and Allan were making the utterly complicated dinner of a timpano, last night I did nearly the opposite by heating up a can of refried beans with a can or Rotel stirred into them, along with some diced … Continue reading →

Yesterday was another day when it looked as if WLF would get a good watering from the skies, but that never materialized. Happy birthday to ITP Reader Barb. I have nothing today. I woke up too late and too unmotivated … Continue reading →

It’s Prime Day(s) and while traveling to Iowa for RAGBRAI is certainly going to cost me money, it will also be saving me money because I can’t order anything from Amazon during the next few days since I won’t be … Continue reading →

On Saturday morning I talked myself out of going for a bike ride. This is where having an accountability partner would be beneficial. And that’s completely on me… Because I wasn’t out on the road I was able to watch … Continue reading →