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The “Use it or Lose it” Tour – Minneapolis to the U.P. of Michigan

July 1, 2023July 1, 2023 / Mark McGuire / 10 Comments

“How much did you . . . [deep breath] . . . train for this ride?” I say to Sarah as we pedal up a hill on the outskirts of St. Paul. We are early on Day One of a 330+ mile self-contained bicycle ride from our home in Minneapolis to our cabin in the … Continue reading The “Use it or Lose it” Tour – Minneapolis to the U.P. of Michigan

Empty Nest Adventures – Part One

October 9, 2020October 15, 2020 / Mark McGuire / 9 Comments

In August, our youngest child Jimmy left for UW-Madison.  After a quarter of a century of being full time parents with kids at home, my wife Sarah and I are now empty nesters.  We have no fall sporting events to attend.  The house is eerily quiet, the dishwasher takes three days for us to fill … Continue reading Empty Nest Adventures – Part One

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