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Leave people better
I’ve been reading How to Win Friends and Influence People - in the digital age. My first thought was how long ago the original was published - 1936. The second was that it wasn’t a salesperson’s book with advice on using subterfuge to influence people into believing a sales pitch.…
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Cafes
My previous post was about coffee, a big part of cycling culture. Just as important is where you drink it. There are a few criteria I use to rate a cafe or restaurant: Do they charge extra for non cows milk? Do they have a secure place for bikes? How…
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Coffee
I’ll start this post with a confession; until a few years ago I rarely drank coffee. I think most likely because when I did it was the instant variety. Some of it does taste okay, it just didn’t appeal enough to partake often. The cafes I frequented provided the same.…
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Exploring
Regular readers will know I’ve had a busy year. Wales, Scotland and Essex have been explored on two wheels. The Peak district at sunrise was a memorable time. Chatting to new people has been a bonus. It’s all because of my bikes. I think you appreciate your surroundings more from…
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Walking backwards
Some Native American traditions describe life as “walking backwards.” The idea is that the past is in front of us because we can see it — we know what has already happened. We can’t see the future so that must be behind us. Turning that around because it means something…