It's been five years. It's awfully surreal. So long ago. But also yesterday. For better or worse, anniversaries make us pause and reflect, don't they? I've struggled with what to say about where I … [Read more...] about Five Years Later
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Maintaining Momentum
I'm in the home stretch on my latest round of physical therapy and I will be released to self-maintenance very soon. Frankenleg is improving at a glacial pace but that's how this kind of thing goes. … [Read more...] about Maintaining Momentum
Awake: Finding My Inner Thelma
I imagine most of you are familiar with the movie Thelma and Louise and its tale of two women finding their strength through a series of unexpected and escalating ordeals. In one … [Read more...] about Awake: Finding My Inner Thelma
The Journey Back to Riding
How do you make a comeback? An epic one. I don't have a formula for you. I can only share my experience. I do know that mine has had three important pieces to the puzzle so far: logistical, … [Read more...] about The Journey Back to Riding
Six Months to Life
Today marks six months since I was hit by a car while riding my motorcycle. I've written a good bit about this ordeal so far and again I find myself uncertain how much to share. In fact, I had a … [Read more...] about Six Months to Life
On Recovery
Now 24 weeks into my ordeal of being hit by a car, I've come to understand a lot about recovery and how it evolves. The challenges shift constantly. You reach a point when you covered most of the … [Read more...] about On Recovery
