Isn't that curious, George?

We have had stinkin' good weather so far this fall. Thant(OK-side-note here--I just did spell check X 3, and it did not catch this word, "thant"--I do mean, of course, "that"...)means that we get to go out on the bikes in the afternoons when I get home early enough (a benefit of being old enough to afford to live on 32-hour weeks). But it also means that I need a trusty steed to pedal. Seems like mom's Eddy lasts for long stretches, then only needs cleaning and adjusting. Maybe it's because I'm a Clydesdale, but my bike is more often in need of repair and/or parts. Most recently I have had the dreaded bottom bracket noise. After two attempts to locate a decent used BB, I finally bought a new one for less than what I have spent on trying to save money on the used ones. That is one of life's lessons for another time. Anyway, while my bike has been up on the stand, and I needed a ride, I pulled down the Abby Norman bike, put on a new front tire, adjusted the seat, and took it out for a few miles. Maybe it was the larger front tire (700X25), or the fit-it is a bit smaller than the Litespeed, or the fact that it is steel, and I am use to Ti, but the ride was wonderful. I have since taken a couple of rides on it, and it is just fun to ride. I think it may also have to do, in large part, to a bit of a change in my routine. Yes, I sometimes get stuck doing things the same way at the same time of day, blah blah blah. So, I have tried mixing up some of the routines in other areas of my life. Looking at the scriptures differently. Praying with a bit more conscious effort, being aware of if I am being kind to others in the casual daily encounters of life, taking a bit more time to really listen to my patients' concerns and stories--and it seems like it helps make life just a bit more rich and satisfying.
Oh yeah, it doesn't hurt that Abby's bike is bright yellow with red lettering that looks just like the cover on the Curious George books. Maybe it just reminded me to be a bit more of a curious little monkey as I go through day to day.
Thanks George.