Around this time last year, my world was different. I was in the second month of working nightshift, was slightly fatigued and disheartened by what felt like a backslide at the time, and utterly devastated by the fact that I worked on Christmas Day. In the last couple months, I feel like I have reversedContinue reading “Covid Withdraws: A Journey into a Pandemic era Denver”
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2020: The Year I was Flattened, and survived
When I started this year, I wanted to get into swing dancing. A friend of mine who I met online said that she would go with me to the Mercury Café’s swing nights and support me in my endeavors. The first two sessions in early January were electric, and it was a morale booster thatContinue reading “2020: The Year I was Flattened, and survived”
The Parking Lot Putsch
Chess Board Knocked Over
Why I failed on my first Bike Tour, and what I learned from it.
Yesterday morning was a whirlwind of excitement for me. I was set to start the first bike tour of my adult life after months of preparation and anticipation. I left a little after 6, using one of the major regional trails to get out of the Denver Metro area and started my way to EasternContinue reading “Why I failed on my first Bike Tour, and what I learned from it.”
Do Bicycles Dream of Electric Degrease? Pt 2: The Plan
In an earlier post, I detailed my plans to travel to the grave site of popular science fiction author Philip K Dick’s grave. After much consideration, I have decided to expand my scope, and will be camping in Pawnee National Grassland overnight before attempting the final trip into Nebraska. DAY 1: Denver to Fort MorganContinue reading “Do Bicycles Dream of Electric Degrease? Pt 2: The Plan”
Public and Personal Oppression: Ed Buck and the Limits of “Get Out” Liberalism
Spoilers to the 2017 movie “Get Out” Below If you are involved in California politics, you are well aware that long time Democratic party activist and donor Ed Buck has been charged with operating a drug house from his West Hollywood home, where he would trade methamphetamines for sex, in particular with poor black men.Continue reading “Public and Personal Oppression: Ed Buck and the Limits of “Get Out” Liberalism”
Year 4 in Colorado: The Recovery
March 13th, 2020. That is the day that the world as I knew it effectively ended for me. I had been applying for jobs wildly in the run up to the day, getting tons of first and second round interviews. It felt like the tide was going to turn for me and I would getContinue reading “Year 4 in Colorado: The Recovery”
Loren to Laramie: The Plan
Next month, after biking from city to city and county to county, I am taking the next step in my cycling journey: Going state to state. In a recent post, I talked about my journey in broader terms, discussing in broad strokes what exactly I would do. However, after being inspired by my journey toContinue reading “Loren to Laramie: The Plan”
Someday
“I pledge allegiance to the flag of The United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all” From roughly elementary school to middle school, the Pledge of Allegiance was something that was ubiquitous to my life. Before every school assembly, beforeContinue reading “Someday”
8 Years Vegetarian: My Journey
8 Years ago, I was in a bit of a bind. I had gained 20 pounds after rough stint at Irvine, was working on a political campaign that constantly had junk food available, and didn’t get a ton of of exercise. As a last resort to try and lose weight, a friend of mine suggestedContinue reading “8 Years Vegetarian: My Journey”
Mile High Guy 