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mr. grey Archive

Impromptu rides are often the best rides

You know how it goes.  The weekend whips by and you do a ton of things on your todo list around the house, but you don’t get a ride in.  You’ll admit that happens won’t you?  I’m not alone in this, am I?  Didn’t think so. The morning started out a wee early when Mr. [...]

Mr. Grey is Growing Up

  The craziness of modern life is hard to escape, unless you are a little boy.  Then, you walk around somewhat oblivious to the rest of the world and think that it’s perfectly normal to wear a pair of swimming goggles as a fashion accessory. And why not? When you’re three years old, life your only [...]

Update on 2011 Goals — New Developments

Earlier this year, I wrote about setting realistic goals for myself. The three goals I listed were: Loose about 30 pounds. Yes, 30. Choose three cycling events for the year. At least one must be a century. Take Mr. Grey to a park once a week and spend an hour playing with him. I’m happy [...]

A Day Off

I woke today around 7:05 when my boy walked into the room and announced that I’d left my slippers in his room. I had, it was true. The room was exceedingly dark for 7:05 AM and I had an immediate sense that the day off was not going to go according to plan. Much needed [...]

It’s the Little Things

The little things in life really do make life worth living.  Since I took my new job, I’ve been able to spend time with my son almost every morning.  It’s not much time, perhaps an hour or so right after we get up.  I should say, right after he gets me up.  He’s not coming [...]