I'm feeling remarkably lost anymore.  I feel more like myself, but that doesn't make life any easier.  In fact, I'd argue that who I am - who I truly am - is built to be lost ( Read more... )

I've been in serious funk lately.  I might even consider them panic attacks, save for experiencing zero of the usually stated symptoms ( Read more... )

Now I knew this was supposed to happen in May, assuming I finish out this semester and the next without hiccup.  But...the letter from NKU made it a bit more real, and odd as it is to say, I was - and am - sorta excited.

Not sure why really, since I’ve no clue what to do when I graduate.  I’ve no job prospects and little marketable skill, ( Read more... )

So tomorrow will kick off a little over a month of visitors.

Hannah and Kim flew from little, old Denmark to NYC a few days ago, and will drive down tomorrow to hang in our hood for a handful of days.

On the agenda?

1.  ColdStone Creamery
2.  Hofbrahaus
3.  Grillout/BBQ
4.  TJ Maxx (to satiate Hannah's shopping appetite)
5.  Some nice dinners
6.  Perhaps a ( Read more... )

My intolerance for stupidity is increasing.

I fear it will at some point soon drive me to violence.

I'll explain why later.  Just remind me by mentioning any of the following terms:

1. terrified fratboys
2. terrified fratboys' terrified girlfriends
3. silver VW Jetta
4. drunk black guy trying to calm me down
5. "SIDEWALK!"
6. locking doors
7. last-minute ( Read more... )

I read about something today that - at very quick glance - could've been impressive.

Instead I learned about some lunatics who are trying to squeeze more MPG out of their automobiles using what I believe to be rather dangerous tactics.

And beyond that, using energy better spent on already proven methods of transportation and conservation.

My favorite ( Read more... )

So as those of you, the few diehards still checking my LJ, you've undoubtedly noticed my sporadic activity.

This past semester has waged a war within my mind, a battle of ideologies about purpose, meaning and value.  I've slipped not-so-slowly into a [more] cynical, angry, depressed me.

I know, I know.  Hard to believe.

I'm still functional though, ( Read more... )

After riding in the rain this weekend, my shoes are still just a little damp.

Wonder why?

Check out the radar pic from Sunday:


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So today starts the official Bike to Work Week, a part of May which is national Bike Month.

I was again interviewed for a multi-part article in The Cincinnati Enquirer, and those can be seen by following these links:

Bike To Work Week

Pedal Pushers

Emily decided it was about time to start riding to work, and thought today would be a perfect inaugural ( Read more... )

So Emily and I are celebrating our 3-year anniversary today.

Wow.

Can I say anything but that?

Craziness, for sure.  But a good kind.

-Wes-