Lessons from the road
The more I ride, the more I learn. Yesterday, I rode 11 miles in a little under an hour. (Yes, I know at that rate it will take me 8 hours with no stops to finish Death Valley, but baby steps people, baby steps). I learned lot of new things on this ride. For one, [...]
Nominations are… OPEN!
I am so stinking excited about today’s post because I am thrilled to be hosting Best of the ‘Betes Blogs in April. While normally announced on the first of the month, the March winners and nominees will be featured here on April 2.* *A. Beause the first falls on a Sunday, and B. Because April [...]
Good v. Evil
Ever had one of those days when a decision is looming, but you’re conflicted? If you go one way, it’s great for you, but not so great for others around you. Or if you go the other way, it’s not as good for you, but wonderful for the people around you. I’m having one of those moments. While [...]
If only I were that awesome…
Apparently, there’s a kid in Texas who has the most spectacular imagination… ever. The kid’s name is Flint, which is awesome in itself, and he’s a fourth grader. He wrote a thank you note to a local meterologist after he spoke to Flint’s class about weather. Flint seemed to enjoy the meteorologist based on his [...]
Turning my ortho into an endo #itmakessenseifyouhavediabetes
I met with a doctor yesterday, an orthopaedic surgeon, whom I desperately wish could be my endocrinologist. I wish he were my physician all the time, and I wish his office could be my permanent doctor’s office. Let me explain why I say that. Back in November, I wrote about my “trigger finger.” Earlier this [...]
