Once we figured out the waving etiquette we took to it enthusiastically, waving to everyone we passed, whether the person was a cyclist, a biker or someone driving a car/truck. … More The Art of Saying “Hey”
Our shake out rides in Texas Hill country are both a chance to see some wonderful countryside and our first real rides fully loaded with ~60 pounds of all our gear – clothes, camping gear and other miscellaneous stuff. … More Shaking it out in Texas Hill Country
When we got up the next morning it was pouring rain and there was no visibility … and then it started snowing. … More Hits and Misses
Truth be told, we might be in Kansas but we are surely not in Silicon Valley. We are still on the pre-adventure (driving trip to Texas), but already it’s clear that the insular world of the San Francisco bay area does not define America. We’ve always known that, of course, but it’s the little things that impress … More We’re not in Kansas anymore
Turns out our 5 minute break turned into a 90 minute excursion since we took the opportunity to stretch our legs by doing a short hike and then a short bike ride. … More Unexpected Adventures
Our first day as itinerant philosophers was a great day and we hope it bodes well for the rest of our adventures. … More And so it begins
Ultimately, I think it’s a lot like water rationing – something we Californians are pretty familiar with. Some things are easy lifestyle changes to adopt, some things are harder … More Doing Without – Less is More
When you look at one of our bikes it looks like it only has one gear. There’s no derailleur and the chain doesn’t wrap around different sized sprockets. Do we really only have one gear? Of course not! … More These Bikes Were Made for Touring
But it turns out that the more you de-accession, the easier it becomes. I’ve discovered that at a certain point it actually becomes, well, maybe not “fun” but certainly satisfying. And more importantly, just a different way of life once you’ve switched your perspective. Which is the point. … More The Art of Letting Go of Things
Although we didn’t keep detailed track of which friends and colleagues ended up with new possessions as a result of our potlatch, we can easily account for 39 different households who now own something we once owned. … More The Great Possession Diaspora
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Itinerant Philosopher 