“Meyrueis, Lozère, June 26, 1977. Hot and overcast. I take my gear out of the car and put my bike together. Tourists and locals are watching from sidewalk cafés. Non-racers. The emptiness of those lives shocks me.” That’s the opening paragraph of Tim Krabbé’s novel, De Renner (1978), translated out of the Dutch by Sam… Continue reading “On a bike, your consciousness is small”: a book review
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Why Nations Go to War – A book Review
The book of Stoessinger Why Nations Go to War opened very many historical facts that were in shadow until today. Starting from the introduction part I have already noticed the author’s unusual approach to the matter. Looking for a deeper understanding of insight he realized that it can be a pattern leading to its healing.… Continue reading Why Nations Go to War – A book Review
The Charm of Retiring in Italy
Did you ever consider retiring in Italy? You may not have realized it, but this is probably one of the best locations you could choose for retirement. For one thing, it’s very well connected by air and a number of steamship lines that operate between New York and Naples or Genoa. The Italian government has… Continue reading The Charm of Retiring in Italy
Retirement on the Cayman Islands
When the time comes for you to retire, you may find yourself considering destinations that you would never have thought of earlier. Such as the Cayman Islands, which basically consist of three islands – Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman. These three islands are located in the western Caribbean, northwest of Jamaica and south… Continue reading Retirement on the Cayman Islands
How to Treat a Bee Sting on a Bike Ride
Cycling is a great sport and the summer season is the best time of year to ride your bike. Out in the sunshine, wind blowing through your hair. Everything is going great until you collide with a bee or a wasp…they are small, but boy do they pack a punch. Actually, it’s more of a… Continue reading How to Treat a Bee Sting on a Bike Ride