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Category Archives: A Better Place
Campaign for Rutherford County Commissioner District 19
This is not my campaign page. This is my long time personal blog. I’ve had it for probably 20 years and I’m leaving it up through my campaign. It’s been random thoughts over the years, experiences and memories I’ve had, … Continue reading
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Rural State Senator Derails Funding for Urban Alternative Transportation Project – The AMP
I met State Senator Jim Tracy, Chairman of the Transportation Committee, at the Fiddlers Jamboree in Smithville several years ago. He was campaigning the crowd. Of course I struck up a conversation with him about alternative transportation (bike/ped) and we started … Continue reading
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Terrorism, Fear and Armed Guards in School
I don’t live my life in fear. I’ve spent my life taking risks. I get out of bed every day – I could have fallen out and broken my neck. I step in the shower – I could slip. I … Continue reading
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How to Discourage Bicyclists in Your Community
I finally decided it’s time, after all the blood sweat and tears at the local, state and national level to turn things around. Are you tired of them adding seconds to your trip? Are you tired of looking at their … Continue reading
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Tagged bicycle advocacy Tennessee Nashville
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Thankful
Today is Thanksgiving and I ride. It’s a beautiful day. Sun is shining, temps in the 60’s, a light breeze, a perfect time to restore my soul. As most bicyclists know, our activity is a great way to meditate. Today … Continue reading
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United States Politics and the Presidential Election
We don’t have kids. And I’m not sure why I care about these things. I should plan to live a selfish life, do what benefits me for the next 30-40 years of my expected lifetime, and live it up. I … Continue reading
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#OccupyWallStreet
I was in NYC last week and stopped by when they were in Times Square, and saw them again in Zuccotti Park (twice from a tour bus.) What these protesters have found is another plane of thinking – many Americans … Continue reading
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Where Have I Been?
It’s been quite a while since I wrote an article about the death of Sharon Bayler. If you follow me on Facebook or you browse my Flickr page, you can probably figure out what I’ve been up to. But if … Continue reading
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Fowler “Pappy” Boppy Stanton – story from a student
Today at Boppy’s funeral, we met many people, some Donna, Sonata and the rest of the family knew, others were from life before our crew. We heard many stories. From Mindi Mercer via email to Donna, This story was never … Continue reading
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Fowler Stanton, Amadeus and the Sea Monster
Last week on the evening of February 25, 2010, our family lost Fowler Stanton (Boppy.) He was Donna’s stepdad and the man that raised her. He was always up to something crazy or poetic. The story below is one we … Continue reading
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