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Took Gladys for a spin to the park, where I was able to hear the piercing call of the Midwestern Autonomous Toddler rend the air: “I CAN DO IT MYSELF!”
Took Gladys for a spin through Humboldt Park today. I love the lagoon!
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First bike ride with Gladys since my wipe out on my roller skates (in May). My right arm is almost at 100%, but steering is still a bit shaky.
I really love the murals around town. This one is in Roscoe Village, at the intersection of School and Damen.
[ artist: @0uizi ]
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Happiness is a bike ride on a gorgeous Friday afternoon. There are many challenges to being self employed, but the flexibility and time freedom of taking advantage of opportunities like this are worth the trade off.
It’s a gorgeous day to take Gladys out for a spin.
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Took Gladys out for the first bike ride of 2024. My legs are going to be noodley tomorrow. Worth it.
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Made it to this morning’s park (alive). On the way, I encountered 3 motorists who were actively aiming for me, even though I was in the bike lane. I’ve begun to use “may you have the day you deserve” as an affirmation instead of hurling invectives at ppl like them. I first saw this affirmation in Black spaces, and I use it now bc it’s powerful in its simplicity.
The bad news: faced with the choice of plowing into another cyclist during this morning’s ride, I instead scronched handlebars-first into a wrought iron fence.
The good news: In addition to being gorgeous, Gladys is built like a tank. Damage sustained to the basket only. Her pilot is also blessedly flexible, with cat-like reflexes and was able to pedal home unscathed.
“Well, I suppose nothing is meant to last forever. We have to make room for other people. It’s a wheel. You get on. You have to go to the end, and then somebody else takes your place. …And now I am going to close and quickly run next door to do my work.” — Vivian Maier
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[ artist: @kobrastreetart , 1/2 block east of Paulina on North Ave ]
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