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Author: Gretchen Howell

Up in the Sky!
bike tour, writing

Up in the Sky!

This blog post is in response to Natalie’s 10 Day Freedom Plan Blog Challenge Day 4 The last time I … Continue reading Up in the Sky!

One Perfect Day
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One Perfect Day

I love doing Natalie’s perfect day exercise. Sometimes I do it in the evening to visualize the best version of … Continue reading One Perfect Day

What’s a Spinster?
bike tour, writing

What’s a Spinster?

Why am I a spinster? What does spinster even mean? Back in the olden days, being a spinster meant you … Continue reading What’s a Spinster?

Writing on the Road
bike tour, writing

Writing on the Road

Real writers write every day. If there’s one thing I would spend a genie wish on, it would be a compulsive and productive … Continue reading Writing on the Road

Turmeric Lattes and Artichoke Tattoos
bike tour, Canada

Turmeric Lattes and Artichoke Tattoos

Toronto is like a Pacific Coast city plunked down in the midst of Canada. Mostly it reminds me of San … Continue reading Turmeric Lattes and Artichoke Tattoos

All I do is eat..
bike tour

All I do is eat..

And ride, and eat, and ride, and think about what to eat next. Does anyone else use these awesome tiny … Continue reading All I do is eat..

The Sauna Tour
bike tour, camping, Lake Superior

The Sauna Tour

What puts the thunder in Thunder Bay? Could be the industry, that noisy mess of intimidating machinery on the edge … Continue reading The Sauna Tour

Are you scared?
bike tour, camping

Are you scared?

This post is inspired by Eleanor Moseman’s excellent article “Ni haipa ma?” Are you scared? “Aren’t you scared to ride … Continue reading Are you scared?

Riding to Lake Superior
bike tour, camping, Minnesota, USA

Riding to Lake Superior

There are few things quite as indulgent as eating an entire cherry pie with a spoon – “Well, I can’t … Continue reading Riding to Lake Superior

Things I Find on the Side of the Road
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Things I Find on the Side of the Road

“My dad stops to pick up tie-downs and signal flags. He’s got a garage full of them,” my friend told … Continue reading Things I Find on the Side of the Road

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