biking since May 22, 2010:
(as of May 22, 2011)
total days: 365
total miles: 10,444.9 (200.3/week)
off road mileage: 2,055.6 (39.4/week)
road mileage: 8,389.3 (160.9/week)Recent Comments
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Monthly Archives: July 2008
Protesting Andrew Jackson
I recently met a guy who is protesting the presence of Andrew Jackson’s image on the $20 bill by writing ‘MURDERER’ across his forehead. He points out that Jackson became president on the popularity of his genocidal policies towards the … Continue reading
Posted in politics
Tagged Andrew Jackson, Genocide, indian killer, murderer, Native Americans, twenty dollar bill
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Alien Language
Center for Nonviolent Communication: www.cnvc.org As I read around the blog world, I see so many people talking about what is wrong. I started this blog to get some things off my mind too. But I would also like to … Continue reading
Posted in psychology
Tagged communication, language, Marshall Rosenberg, nonviolent communication, nvc, psychology
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Know Your Rights!
EVERY PERSON’S BILL OF RIGHTS 1. The Right to Be Treated with Respect 2. The Right to Have and Express Your Own Feelings 3. The Right to Say “No” and Not Feel Guilty 4. The Right to Change Your Mind … Continue reading
Saying What You Think
I started a blog because I wanted an outlet for my thoughts. However, sharing my thoughts with the world can be difficult for me. Growing up, I was taught that the effect I had on other people was more important … Continue reading
Posted in blogging, politics, psychology, taroman's world
Tagged censorship, Jesse Helms, Jesse Jackson, political speech, psychology, Sinclair Lewis
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Gainesville’s ‘Field of Dreams’
I am trying to understand what is going on with the local government in this town I live in. It is a college town & if you look at the public opinion you’d think we are among the most progressive … Continue reading
Urban Farming in Cuba!
(from www.cubaagriculture.com/agriculture-today.htm) Despite the news links provided on the left, I must admit I check CNN and other mainstream sources regularly. I find it interesting and often frustrating to see how the news that most people read is presented. However, … Continue reading
Posted in economics, environment
Tagged agriculture, consumerism, cuba, sustainability, urban farming
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Saving Gas
As I live and work in downtown Gainesville, Florida, gas prices don’t hit me too hard. My Toyota Matrix gets pretty good mileage (usually 30-36 mpg), However, I have this crazy habit of driving about 15 miles out of town … Continue reading
Posted in environment, gainesville, taroman's world
Tagged driving, edible mushrooms, fuel economy, mountain biking, road rage, ticks
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Entering the Blogosphere
Ok, I finally decided to enter the blogging world. I have no idea what I am doing, but I did somehow manage to upload wordpress & picked a theme. I decided I needed an outlet for my thoughts, feelings & … Continue reading
