The storms have passed. Most of today was overcast and rather chilly. I don't mind either. At least the wind and rain are gone, for now.
So, I thought, I'd finally get out for a good long (or longish) ride this weekend. And I would do something charitable.
Well, it didn't happen today. I started to feel aches and congestion earlier this week. On Thursday, one of my classes was observed, and I could just barely get through it. I rested yesterday but still felt tired and congested today. And my cough has gotten more persistent.
I felt so drained that I didn't even volunteer to help storm victims in the Rockaways, as I'd planned on spending at least some time this weekend.
Of course, this isn't the first time I haven't felt well enough to ride. It's also not the first time I had to cancel or postpone plans to be of service to the community. But it might be the first time both happened. So, as best as I can recall, this is the first time I have felt both cheated and guilty. It sounds like a weird combination, I know. But the last couple of weeks have not been ordinary.
Well, at least I know that even at my age, there is still plenty of time left for bike rides and service to others.
So, I thought, I'd finally get out for a good long (or longish) ride this weekend. And I would do something charitable.
Well, it didn't happen today. I started to feel aches and congestion earlier this week. On Thursday, one of my classes was observed, and I could just barely get through it. I rested yesterday but still felt tired and congested today. And my cough has gotten more persistent.
I felt so drained that I didn't even volunteer to help storm victims in the Rockaways, as I'd planned on spending at least some time this weekend.
Of course, this isn't the first time I haven't felt well enough to ride. It's also not the first time I had to cancel or postpone plans to be of service to the community. But it might be the first time both happened. So, as best as I can recall, this is the first time I have felt both cheated and guilty. It sounds like a weird combination, I know. But the last couple of weeks have not been ordinary.
Well, at least I know that even at my age, there is still plenty of time left for bike rides and service to others.
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