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Each day on my ride across America, I would upload a photograph which would become the background of the Yes, I am Precious site. I had a few requests to put those photos somewhere, so they’re over on flickr if you want one in high res. I cobbled this…
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RIDE FACTS Date: September 01, 2010From: Newton, KSTo: Larned, KS Distance: 106.57 milesTime: 8:32:11View Garmin Data >
End.
The Larned water tower. In a whispered thrill it calls to me, again and again. A silver solder blob in the distance. A shiny Christmas tree ball rolling around on the horizon’s carpet.
“Over…
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RIDE FACTS Date: August 31, 2010From: Eureka, KSTo: Newton, KSDistance: 75.27 milesTime: 7:21:05View Garmin Data >
The screaming bitch comes out of nowhere. I am looking through my Nikon, so it takes a moment for me to see her hackled fur coming for me. Even when I do notice she’s…
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RIDE FACTS Date: August 28, 2010From: Golden City, MOTo: Chanute, KSDistance: 97.79 milesTime: 8:00:42View Garmin Data >
Oh, Mr. Moon, I see you there and know that you see me. Here, on this straight and blue-black road. Cranking in the half-light with my beam thrown out in a fastball pitch…
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RIDE FACTS Date: August 27, 2010From: Marshfield, MOTo: Golden City, MODistance: 81.63 milesTime: 7:28:42View Garmin Data >
Darkness. The ak ak, ak ak ak of some nighttime insects. One goes off, another answers. No traffic. An eerie glow of the light near the shower block. When I crawl out of…
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