May 2013
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Words from an old guy
I love that campaign, “It gets better.” It’s true. And not just for gay youth. For everybody. It’s, well, it’s just not the whole truth.
While it does get better, it also will get worse sometimes. There will be days when life sucks. And I don’t mean “a bad day at work” sucks or even “I feel lonely sucks.” I mean “your best friend is dying sucks” or...
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I’m 52 years old and some days I still want to run away from home. And work. And all the bullshit that’s piled up,over those years. I want to run to the woods and live naked and wild and unfettered by others’ expectations and rules. I want to scream at the top of my lungs.
But I have responsibilities for others I love. And so I will walk the line, follow the rules and as...
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Who Should Pay for Transportation Infrastructure?... →
Here’s a good explanation the next time some motorist tells you that they’re the ones paying for the roads and we should get on the sidewalk.
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April 2013
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A bike is a ‘pay as you go’ form of transport.
You expend a little energy now...
– commentor karenfink on “Why aren’t younger Americans driving anymore?” washpo wonkblog, 22.04.13. (via citymaus)
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A BEAUTIFUL LIE: Top 10 Ways To Make Every Day... →
ablorg:
Earth Day is right around the corner (April 22), but why not commit to loving and protecting the environment every day?
1. Awaken Your Senses to nature all around you, even in the city. Just step outside, and nature is right there. Is it windy? What do the clouds look like? Is it sunny?…
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Guerrilla road safety group ‘politely’ installs... →
These bicyclists really put the “civil” in civil disobedience. What a great way to get a message across.
How to stop hitting me with your car | Brokelyn →
If you ride you must read this. Classic.
Excerpt: “1. Pay attention. Just fucking pay attention. Wanna pull over to the curb? Use your goddamn mirror, and signal, instead of just drifting your way over and assuming I’m a mind reader who knows what you’re about to do.”
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Priceonomics Blog: Reminder: Cable Bike Locks Are... →
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Outside the Priceonomics office today was a sad sight. A bike that had been locked using a u-lock and two cable locks was stripped down to just the frame.
Both the cable locks were cut and almost everything of value was stripped from the bike: the seat, the front fork, the handlebars, the…
How the fuck did they get the fork without somebody seeing them???? I’m guessing...
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March 2013
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