Cruel optimism (and lazy pessimism)

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My wife mentioned that she’d like one of those makeup mirrors with lights around it (which are apparently called Hollywood mirrors), and it just so happened that she was about to go away for a few days, so her absence made for the perfect opportunity to build her a nice surprise for when she got back.

Back in January, I set two New Year’s biking resolutions for myself: Ride at least 2024 kilometers until December 31st. Do at least one 100-kilometer ride. I still have a ways to go on the first one, but I am pleased to report that I’ve finally completed my first metric century. I know it’s not much for some of you out there, but it was a big...

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