The Roland Allen Post

I talk out loud to myself.  It’s especially pronounced when I go to the market since, even though I have a list at home, I always forget to bring it along, so I have to keep the shopping list in my head, where I’m sure to forget at least half of what I came to pick up.  So, I talk my way around the grocery market trying to recall the essential things I need: Oatmeal, salad, dinner...  Today, as I talked my way through the available options in one aisle, a lady was nearby. Finally she said, “What is your name?” I told her, and she said, “I realize you’re having a private conversation, but, you know, because of your smile, some people may feel invited to respond.” And then she added, “It’s not a bad thing being known as the guy with the biggest smile in the room.”  Her comments made me laugh and enjoy continuing talking my way around the market.

I bought an endurance road bicycle two months ago. As I tend to do, I'm all in. I know that I won't race bikes, but I enjoy getting out. (Let me know if you have questions about types of bicycles. If you're older, like me, you'll probably want an endurance or sportive bike instead of a race or mountain bike. E-bikes are also an option, but I know nothing about them.) I started my day with an early morning bicycle ride, which was fun. And then I got caught up on my favorite bicycling vlogs:  @BikerLawrence , @CyclingCam , and  @FrancisCade . Lawrence Carpenter (@BikerLawrence) is on an adventure with James and Francis. They’re cycling in the US – in my region of the county. They’ve been in America for less than a week and are already “fed up” with the crap food we eat. Lawrence talked about the lack of fresh food in  today’s vlog .That got me thinking about food – why do people in the USA eat so thoughtlessly?  I’m included in that.  It prompted me to be m