Growing Up Vs. Growing Old
Originally Posted by
bruce19
I'm maintaining my immaturity.
Just today, I came upon this previous exchange:
Originally Posted by
JanMM
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Bicycling keeps me immature......in a good way.
Originally Posted by
Jim from Boston
…My cycling lifestyle in many ways makes me feel somewhat “alienated” (“immature”) in a good way from the usual American car-focused lifestyle, and I’m grateful for that…
My most reflective (to me) post about cycling and living was this one:
Originally Posted by
Jim from Boston
Several years ago, I had lunch with a couple of MD's and the discussion turned to the vissicitudes of life, such as sudden death, and trivial symptoms that are a harbinger of a serious disease. The conclusion of our conversation was that old chestnut to live life every day to the fullest.
As we were leaving, the surgeon, a marathon runner said, "Well, any day with a run in it is a good day for me." I was already a serious cyclist for many years, but it suddenly clicked for me; any day with a ride in it is a good day for me.
Ever since then, I make a definite effort to ride my bike every day…