So far so good. The hills haven’t stopped me.

Walking so far has been pleasant. It’s been warm though. We’ll see what happens when it’s below zero and windy…

Changing diet is tough. I had potato kale soup this morning instead of an egg and cheese bagel at the Pump Station. What’s next? Rutabagas???

Let’s hope so!

Don’t wait for diabetes or heart disease. Make some changes now. Think of the URAL.

Seventy acres — that would be nice. If you look closely there is a decimal point in front of the 70. I should have written it 0.70. Less than an acre we have but still plenty of space. The property tax on 70 acres here would be considerable.

No parking on the sidewalk in State College. What you’re seeing is an extension of the sidewalk at the corner that makes the truck appear to be over the line.

While not walking didn’t cause my heart attack walking is part of the mix to keep me generally healthy. I suspect my diet had more to do with it along with genetics. I’m just working to keep moving now.

The weather here has been and continues to be mild. They say next week it will start getting colder. The University is closed until Monday so I’m just relaxing until the return to work.

Happy New Year!

I’m going to get the bicycle out and revisit it. Not sure I’m ready to invest in Bianchi but I will explore moving along with the mountain bike I have. And you’re right about it providing a better view of the landscape — at least if I’m not gasping for breath!

It’s been a slow habit for me to develop and still working at it. The heart attack as a backdrop helps motivate me. What’s nice in all of this is I do feel better during and after exercise and generally feel better all around.

Stay safe on the road and hope you have more rides ahead in the new year.