Sunday, June 22, 2025

Bikes: A Simple, Elegant Solution to Some of Our Biggest Problems

 

I absolutely love bikes. To me, they represent so much more than a means of transportation — they’re a solution to so many of humanity’s most pressing challenges.

Take a look at this setup: my trusty green bicycle pulling a cozy red trailer, perfect for carrying a loved one, a pet, or a load of groceries. It’s simple, efficient, and requires nothing but my own two legs and a little sunshine. Every time I take it for a spin, I’m reminded of the power that this everyday invention holds.

Bikes help reduce pollution and traffic congestion, making our cities quieter, cleaner, and healthier. They improve physical and mental well-being, offering exercise that feels more like play than work. They also promote connection — whether it's bringing your kid or pet along for the ride or sharing a path with strangers who smile as you pass.

And beyond that, bikes inspire creativity. This little trailer on the back of my bike can carry whatever I need — from books to picnic baskets to rescue animals — all without using a drop of gas. Every small journey is a gentle reminder that human-powered solutions can make a big difference.

I believe bicycles can help address some of the most urgent issues we face, from climate change to public health. They slow us down just enough to appreciate the world around us and move us forward toward a more sustainable future.

So here’s to more pedaling and less pollution. Here’s to solutions that fit our hands and feet — and hearts — perfectly.



Took our bikes with us to High Falls State Park



That's my folding bike






More bicycle photos down below.
That's my 1997 Geo Metro.  Clearly my bicycle is bigger than the car.
Somehow I managed to get a rack for it to carry my bike with me.

Bought this bike from Walmart.  It's a hybrid.  and I still have it after all these years.  
It's sitting quietly in the shed.  Not getting much needed attention because of all the ebikes I own now.
But I plan on taking it out just to give it a tune up and some love.





More photos of my bikes on the back of our car for transport. July 10th 2016



He looks like he hates it.  Probably just doing it for me :)









Remembering Princess: My Blue and White Pitbull With a Heart of Gold






Grief has a way of sneaking up on you, sometimes when you least expect it. That’s what happened to me recently when I stumbled across old photos of my sweet pitbull, Princess. It stopped me in my tracks. The rush of memories, the sound of her paws, the way she used to look at me — it all came flooding back.

Princess wasn’t just a dog. She was family. She was my loyal companion, my protector, my comfort on hard days. Her beautiful blue and white coat made her stand out, but it was her gentle heart that truly made her unforgettable. She had a way of leaning into you when you needed her most, as if she knew — as if she always knew.

Losing her left a hole in my world. Even now, just seeing her photos brings me to tears, but they also bring a soft smile. I remember her zoomies around the yard, her favorite sunny spots, and how she always made sure to be right by my side.

Grief is love with nowhere to go, and while my heart still aches, I’m grateful for the time we had. I’m grateful for the years of love and loyalty she gave so freely.

Princess, you will always be my girl. Always missed. Always loved.

If you’ve ever lost a pet, I hope you find comfort in your memories too. They truly never leave us — they live on in the photos, in the quiet moments, and in the lasting imprint they leave on our hearts.

A walk with her at the Ocmulgee Mounds in Macon GA

Princess and Rico trail walk at Ocmulgee Mounds




City Park in Macon GA with Rico & Princess



A walk on Zebulon Road in Macon GA


Rico 

Rico looking out the door - Dec 2016 - We were in a phase of opening up our print shop.


Here she is.  She was with me in the beginning of our Printshop.  We wasn't even open yet.  Getting the printshop ready for opening the following month.





We often took them for a walk everywhere. 
Here we at the Central City Park in Macon

I misses them very much






Here they are once again at the office 











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