The Race

Earlier this week, I had an opportunity to ride a couple days of Ragbrai, so how could I say no?  I have truly enjoyed riding bikes since before I was 5 years old.  I remember riding around the country as a kid and the first time I rode to a friend’s house 4 miles...

For Who?

Throughout each day, the time and energy you expend goes toward something.  If you have a traditional job, much of the work you do goes toward producing something for your employer, at least it should.  If you do what you are supposed to be doing, you usually get a...

All Aboard!

Have you ever met anyone who agrees with everything you do?  Maybe you married this person who thinks exactly like you do, but likely not.  Most everyone will disagree with us on some point, from the way we live or spend our money to food preferences, politics, or our...

How Great Thou Art

Over the past ten years or so, I have come to really appreciate the unique work produced by a young artist named Andrew Clemens, who grew up in Iowa in the late 1800’s and produced some amazing things that have not been matched since.  He became deaf at age 13...

A Mixed Bag

I had a discussion a couple weeks ago with a friend and we talked about what made us think some people were good and others were bad.  If someone were to ask if you are a good person, what would you say?  I would guess 90% of people would say ‘yes’, and if asked why,...