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Thursday, 21 May 2009

  • ride with me.


    Riding the final 5 miles of my last Pedal-with-Pete benefit, my legs were sore, my butt hurt, I was out of water, I was slightly concerned that I was lost...and it was one of the most wonderful times of my life.

    Something changes when you know what you are doing is helping someone...helping many in some cases. For that very reason, I am riding again this year, and you can ride with me.

    Pedal-with-Pete is a non-profit organization that raises money for research to improve the quality of life for those people with cerebral palsy.

    It is a wonderful cause. And, one I am proud to ride in and spread the word.

    This year, Lauren's brother, Mark, and I will be taking on the 48 mile course. If you can't ride with us, we would love to have your support. There's no prize or kick back for the amount of money we raise, but I would like to set a personal goal of $2000.00, that's right- two grand!

    But, I can't do that without you. With social outlets like my blog, our oFp. blog, Twitter, and Facebook, I see absolutely no reason why we can't get a dollar (or two ) from everyone of our friends. Think of it as a subscription fee, and know that by donating you are helping to change a life...many lives.

    We look forward to your support. No amount is too small, so please give. I promise you it won't hurt.
    Click on the following link to donate via the generous people at PayPal, who make it possible to maximize your donations without any additional cost to you.

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    Many, many thanks. -rlg

Wednesday, 20 May 2009

  • long haul.

    i'm pretty much depleted.

    right now, i'm waiting on lauren to get home so we can have dinner, but i'm not sure how much longer i can stay awake. yesterday, i took it on my shoulders to head to pittsburgh with my dear friend, travis.

    after nearly 3 decades on earth, i finally saw bruce springsteen and the e street band perform. it was nothing short of phenominal.

    until last night, where i had such a concentrated dose, i hadn't realized how spiritual springsteen's music was. or, at least, uplifting and progressively fighting the feeling down, or struggling with choices, or overall....just getting past the hard times in life.

    i am most definitely jaded, but this was a powerful experience for me. bruce powered through everything, and he's such a good showman, i believed he was completely engrossed in lifting up pittsburgh and the loyal fans who traveled from further away.

    i had goosebumps last night, and i'm not certain why...

    all i know is i don't think i could have enjoyed that roadtrip anymore with someone other than travis.

    good times.

Monday, 18 May 2009

  • things.

    i feel very fortunate to first, have friends that i've known and loved for decades, and second get to spend extended amounts of time with them, albeit not that often.

    steve was my roommate in college. it was brief stint, but one of the best people i've ever known and someone who genuinely can talk to me about anything, honestly, for hours.

    ...love that guy and will be sharing images soon from a recent trip to kentucky to visit.

    then there is travis.
    i head to pittsburgh soon, for a probably foolish yet really exciting trip. kind of something we'd do as 16 year olds, had we spent more time together then.

    i look forward to it and am already sad that it'll go so quick.

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