After a short discussion on Facebook with a few friends, a CycloFemme ride in Eugene, Oregon went from a small idea, to a huge event that ride organizers and participants would like to see again next year. Over 150 people met at Owen Rose Garden in Eugene on Sunday for the bike ride. CycloFemme bike … Continue reading »
As Middle Brick Road is nearing its second birthday, I have done a lot of thinking about what will be in store for the blog this year. This is my first post in 2013 and I find it only fitting to go into detail about what my plans are for not only myself, but the … Continue reading »
Frankenstorm, Hurricane Sandy – or whatever you want to call it hit the East coast and a few meaningless islands off the coast of Florida and left her path of destruction. Everyone is talking about it. Whether they are regurgitating what they hear on the news, screaming that it is a sign of climate change, or proclaiming … Continue reading »
A new movie by the same people who are responsible for the Story of Stuff check it out and let me know if you agree that it is a good balance to the Story of Stuff movie. Just buying green items from ethical companies cannot be the only thing we do. Not to mention that, … Continue reading »
I cannot begin to say it enough, depression is a serious issue. It really does hit home for me. In my circle of family and friends, cutting and suicide or suicidal thoughts are not at all that uncommon. For our youth, who too many now are pumped up on psychotic drugs, prescribed to them by doctors. Figuring … Continue reading »
I don’t talk much about my personal life here. For many reasons, some of which I choose not to discuss. So many things in my life are uncertain now. While I am aware that is pretty much always the case, I don’t like uncertainty. Not even a tiny bit. I spent the weekend at the … Continue reading »
This weeks Sevenly cause deserves its own post. Please help the 19 million teens who suffer from depression and who feel they have nowhere to turn. The feelings are real, and your donation will help provide hope for someone who desprately needs it. As a young teen, I contemplated suicide often. My home life was … Continue reading »
Fireworks – Food – Fun and maybe I can try to remember to stay Fit this weekend. It will be lake time for me in just a few hours. And even though I am a little bloated – I have still managed to keep my inches off! A total of 8 inches gone since June … Continue reading »
Okay, so “chickens fascinate meeee” is just a great line from the show MadTV – I’ve said it in random moments of boredom for years now. So much so in fact that for our first Christmas (before my husband really knew me) I got chicken stuff. I like chickens though. Especially the kind that get … Continue reading »
Will I be a part of continuing the status quo? Nope, I won’t. I voted for Obama in 2008. I had no reason not to trust him. To me it was the lesser of the two evils. What I failed to realize is, that voting for evil – is STILL voting for evil. This time around, … Continue reading »
