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Urban bicycling has been at the center of several conversations over the past few weeks.  As a lover of cycling, but only occasional cyclist, I have participated in each of these conversations with great interest.  Part of my fantasy life includes regular biking to work and to do errands.  My reality, however, is 35,000 miles added to my odometer each year because of my suburban New Jersey, working mother of 4 existence.  Don’t get me wrong.  I cherish the time I spend in the car with my kids, listening to their latest iTunes downloads, sharing a laugh over “Wait, W  Read more >

Millions of us paused in a moment of reflection and sadness yesterday when we heard the news of the death of Steve Jobs.  For me, there was almost a peace in that moment.  We’d known for years that his time on Earth was very limited so I didn’t find the news jarring.  Since then, I’ve reflected on the peace that comes when one succumbs to terminal illness (and excruciating grief, I’m certain for his loved ones) and on the impact he has had on the rest of us.   Read more >