9/11 quiet morning ride

Remembering this day 25 years ago, the sky was as beautiful as it is today. Then everything became quiet. I have completed 77 miles on my bike since September 2. Now I will turn my attention to upcoming recital preparations and keep cycling outdoors as much as possible, since it is restorative on many levels. My friend Warren Churchill taught me a few years ago that ability is temporal. This fundraiser also reminds me of life's temporal nature. Thank you to everyone who donated to this cause, cheered me on, and checked on me.

May the road rise to meet you.

May the wind always be at your back.

Onward to new paths and fresh perspectives.🎶🚲🌤️

Labor Day Sunset Ride

What do you think? For me, the beauty was worth it. Staying inside would have been easier (100-degree heat again today), but a trio of raccoons welcomed me as I entered the refuge, and tonight’s sunset didn't disappoint. #sunsets #gravelbike #taketimetobreathe

Gravel Ride around the Lake

Today’s gravel ride was slower, partly because it takes more effort to ride on gravel and partly because the perspective is so different from riding on the familiar road. Highlights included watching a bald eagle fly, spotting red algae in the lake, and noticing the extraordinary in the ordinary. #grateful #birdflight #effort

14 mile morning ride

With an upcoming orchestra concert and three recitals this month featuring Bach, Beethoven, and Shostakovich, I'm trying to log my miles early. Mornings are much cooler for riding, and I’m encountering fewer bugs! Each day at the refuge brings something new. Today was a little breezy, and I saw more people than birds, deer, or alligators. #seeyoulateralligator