Traveling Well

“It’s about the journey, not the result.” Thursday’s ride was about as routine as it gets. Pretty straight roads, wide shoulders, a fair amount of traffic, hills were long and gradual—I hardly shifted gears during much of the ride. Friday brought country roads, absolutely no shoulders or traffic, and steep hills. I either crawled up […]

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Never Give Up? Really?

Is it ever good to quit? I spoke to kids today at Trinity Christian HS in Carbondale. When I finished I asked them what message they got from my ramblings. They had lots of great responses—I think they actually listened. But one boy said something that’s had me thinking. He said, “Never give up.” That’s […]

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Get A Job

Hi. It’s Monte again, giving Rich a break. You can read my other articles here. * * * * * Last week I told you we’re involved in something called a “project.” I don’t really understand; I don’t think dogs do projects. But I it sounds like something I’d like. Rich and I don’t go […]

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Done With The Chair

Becky and I have this morbid humor between us about some of the things we say related to disability. We chuckle when she asks me to “run to the store” or tells me “don’t step on Monte’s tail.” The other day I was getting on my bike, using my wheelchair for balance. Becky asked, “Are […]

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Got Doubt? a repost

This article originally appeared on March 25, 2011. It seems appropriate to repost during Rich’s Ride. *  *  *  *  * Do you ever experience doubt? Imagine a man trudging through the desert in search of water. He’s absolutely certain the water’s right over that next hill. Of course, he was absolutely certain the water […]

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