Dreaming About Bike Rides

 This past summer, my goals were simple. The number one goal was to be present for all the things as my son was getting ready to be married. Number two goal was to ride my bike with and without my friends as much as I could. I accomplished most goals and then some. I had the chance to ride my bike with my husband a few times - a rare occurrence. I attended all the dress fittings with my future daughter-in-law and was able to entertain her family a couple times in Iowa before the wedding. We also spent an entire week in Minnesota around the wedding, sharing our space with the groomsmen, my family, and the bride's family. I rode RAGBRAI, although it was a difficult ride this year. And, after a break, I rode some more! This fall, particularly, I have enjoyed shorter rides that I've been able to sneak in before band events, after work, or on the rare free Sunday afternoon. But, now, there is snow in the forecast. That means that I will probably, finally, clean my bike up this weeke...

 Here I am, at 1:00 in the afternoon, feeling a little restless at work. I like my job. It is, however, a little slow. Much of my role at work is to be available in case someone needs me. Many days, it is a very necessary and vital role. Most days, it is a role that most of my other co-workers are very glad that I am here for. And then, there are days like today. *stifles yawn* In my free minutes at work, I try hard to be productive. I keep a tight inventory on all the supplies I oversee. I carefully follow-up, sometimes more than necessary, but in a way that supports those in my charge. I also take classes whenever I can. I don't have a budget for training, so I try to stick to classes that are free or offered at promotional cost levels. All of that works. But this week seems exceptionally slow. I actually googled "what to do when your job is boring" and one of the items that Indeed.com recommended was to start a work blog. So, here it is. True confession: when I'm n...