Archive for the ‘Green’ Category

Bike Commuting Experiment

Thursday, June 11th, 2009

I started riding for recreation again.  Lately, I’ve been thinking about commuting on a bike instead of in my car.  I  enjoy driving to work but I also enjoy cycling.  There are so many benefits to commuting on bicycle.  There are many inter-related problems that can be solved by cycling to work.  I just have to work the kinks out of the commute.

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National Trails Day Service Project and a Small Piece of Local History

Sunday, June 7th, 2009

AHS National Trails Day

Yesterday, I volunteered for a National Trails Day Service Project sponsored by my local REI and the Cook County Forest Preserves.  Walking through the woods nearby influenced molded me into the person I am today.  It provides me a place to run, to meditate, to reflect, and to ride.  The local trails in my area helps me develop a sound mind and a sound body.  It’s time that I give back to these trails and help other enjoy the trails that have given so much to me.

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