Back home now, all seems OK 🫰 Thanks…

My wife is having cardiac surgery right now, I am staying at a hotel near the hospital, working remotely, trying to keep busy and not think about it too much.

I don’t necessarily agree with everything they say either, but I do believe that diversity is good, and big, opaque media run for financial gain are not my personal favorites.

Yes, I’m one too. That’s why I am here. The channels are generally relevant to me, and I can communicate with people, and not disappear in the mob, or deal constantly with low effort smart ass comments, trolls and bots.

What is it that you want to win? http://web.archive.org/web/20230707004346/https://ploum.net/2023-07-06-stop-trying-to-make-social-networks-succeed.html

I have had one for 2 years or so, have about 1000 miles on it. It is the best possession I’ve ever had. I have cycled all my life, but getting older and out of shape, was doing it less. I ride much more now, and plan trips around cycling that I would not before.

The great thing is that you can adjust the pedal assist level to suit what you want. For utilitarian trips, commuting to work or picking something up across town, you can turn up the power and go fast with less effort. If you want exercise, turn it down and work out.

I would get (I got) a good brand bike from an established shop. The ebike needs more specialized maintenance. Even if you are a decent bicycle mechanic, you are probably going to want someone who knows how to work on it. I have had no problems with mine, but I have had it professionally maintained.

I didn’t used to be a breakfast person either, but I’ve been trying to move my food intake earlier in the day, it’s supposed to be healthier. So, one of: plain yogurt with honey and fruit, one scrambled egg in an omelette with Parmesan cheese, or a bagel with butter. Almost always vegetable juice, and a multivitamin. Always always 2 cups of coffee. Depends on what’s around and I feel like.