Category Archives: A Canadian In Iowa

Election Day In The USA ……

Posted on November 8, 2016 by rickoblue

Well the big day is finally here, and not a moment too soon. For months Americans have been bombarded with facts (too few), half-truths, and outright lies, from a pair of candidates, who seem unable to avoid controversy. This is … Continue reading →

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October Update – The Election Issue (and other news) …

Posted on October 15, 2016 by rickoblue

Autumn 2016 Iowa, USA. For 2 weeks now, I have attempted to put together a Canadian perspective on the current United States’ General Election. I am however, at a loss for words. Never have I seen anything like what has … Continue reading →

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Cycling In The Heat, At The Olympics, And More …….

Posted on August 10, 2016 by rickoblue

The heat index was 106F in Ames this afternoon. Not the kind of day that makes most people think of cycling ……. I guess I am not most people. I have found that cycling in the heat is do-able, even … Continue reading →

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Back To Biking …

Posted on July 30, 2016 by rickoblue

Well the car isn’t packed yet and it may be a while before a move to Canada becomes feasible, so I guess it is time to continue with my original plan to talk about cycling. After all, I am sure … Continue reading →

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Random Thoughts …..

Posted on June 18, 2016 by rickoblue

After possibly the busiest 2 weeks of my life, I’ve had some time to catch my breath. What follows are my thoughts a series of topics, unrelated save for the fact that they have been on my mind recently. The … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday To Me …..

Posted on May 10, 2016 by rickoblue

I feel good today. A bit surprising perhaps, since I despise birthdays and this one being one of those landmarks, should be doubly upsetting. Today however, I am pretty happy with my lot. Marriage clearly works for me. What’s not … Continue reading →

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A Change of Seasons and Whoops … a New Year Too!!!

Posted on January 10, 2016 by rickoblue

Here it is mid January and I just getting around to a New Year’s post. Shame on me. I’ll waste no time on excuses, instead I’ll just dive in with some thoughts on the year past, and on 2016. My … Continue reading →

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Christmas Just Flu By ……

Posted on December 28, 2015 by rickoblue

Sometimes don’t you just want to run away and hide? This past week has made me feel that way. Since returning from Canada with a sore back, I have faced … a sinus cold, dental surgery (and difficult recovery) for … Continue reading →

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Oh Canada ….

Posted on November 23, 2015 by rickoblue

After over a year of waiting, the paperwork necessary (aka a green card) for a return to my native Canada finally arrived. Needless to say I was excited by the prospects of a return to my former home and visits … Continue reading →

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A Change of Seasons ….

Posted on October 21, 2015 by rickoblue

Despite what seems more like an extended summer than autumn (about 75F today), winter is fast approaching. As the cycling season rolls to a close, it is time to assess my riding and plan for next year. My goals for … Continue reading →

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