For many years I wrote about fiction, story, belief, ordinary life, and the questions that shaped my work. More than two thousand essays remain here—not because every one represents my current thinking, but because together they tell the story of a writer learning over time.
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Today’s Biking, Photographing, and Listening
Biking First time to get caught in heavy rain. Might want to buy a wetsuit. Metrics Distance10.2 mi Elevation+ 452 ft / -443 ft Max Grade5.1% Avg Grade0.5% Total Duration01:17:10…
Metrics: Distance10.6 mi Elevation+ 459 ft / -449 ft Max Grade4.9% Avg Grade0.5% Total Duration01:15:15 Moving Time01:07:50 Stopped Time00:07:25 Max Speed26.8 mph Avg Speed9.3 mph VAM212 Vm/h Ascent Time00:39:35 Descent…
Richard L. Fricks 