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  • I may have to follow in his footsteps

    Leisure Consultant.  Boom.  

  • Passages

    So, the older kid, who’s 10, has grown out of her Electra single speed beach cruiser with the 20” wheels.  The seat doesn’t go high enough.  The next step was a 24” kids bike.  But I hate that size.  That’s the size where they are nearly big enough for a proper bike in a 26” wheel, assuming…

  • My name is Bryant, and I have a bar problem.

    So, I was doing a little tidying up in the garage, and going through old bike parts and gear.  For some odd reason, I’ve kept worn out derailers and cassetts.  I’ve kept worn out chainrings.  I’ve kept worn out chains!  Shift and brake cables.  Pedals with frozen bearings.  I think that I thought I might…

  • A little weather

    So, I’m in the FL keys with the family for spring break. Was all Margaritaville until dinner. Key West was cool, etc. Then WHAM. Drove 40 miles back to the hotel in it.  Not super fun.     Hoping tomorrow is drier!

  • First Educators 4 Excellence Summit

    I’m enjoying some of the best professional development I can remember here in St Paul! Lots of great discussion on Hot Button education topics that demand the attention of teachers, parents and all members of our learning communities. It’s really inspiring to be part of a group that is actively advocating for and making changes…

  • I need to shut up and get out.

    Via AHTBM

  • A real sport utility vehicle

    In the bike room at work. Looking forward to the 3″ of snow predicted this afternoon.

  • Bookshelf window valance

    I got myself a new cookbook yesterday, (yay, Rhubarb, think Spring!) so I thought it would be a good time to feature Bryant’s valance project, which I use to display the books. There are 2 in our kitchen. They look nice, add character, and provide convenient storage. They also stop me from acquiring too many…

  • Student of the Month

    “When kids are praised for everything and told they are ‘special’ it does two things: It reduces their desire to put in effort, and it reduces their ability to self-regulate because they don’t get to challenge themselves.” – psychology today article by David Rock Here I am in the Armatage theatre waiting for Lily to…

  • Winter play

    MN landscape arboretum has free admission in January. Spent the whole day hiking and exploring the ‘wilderness’. We stopped for breaks at the cafeteria (free hot chocolate!) and did some indoor projects at the family center. The favorite spot was the natural play ground, and it was even warm enough to play!