Author Archives: Rich Freggiaro

I have just returned from my 17th cycling trip to Europe. This one was in the south of France, 450 miles and 39,000 feet of climbing over 12 days and 11 rides. The most challenging ride was an ascent of Mont Ventoux. Every cyclist who has even a passing interest the the Tour de FranceContinue reading “Ventoux Virgins No More”

That is the title of a most excellent book by Joe Parkin about the less glamorous side of professional cycling. Never heard of Joe Parkin? Such is the lot of the domestique. Aggressive and dangerous drivers are on the top of the cyclist’s list of least favorite things, but loose dogs are a close second.Continue reading “A Dog in a Hat…”

Planet Fitness that is. This one is in North Carolina. A shocked woman reported a naked biological man in a women’s locker room at a North Carolina Planet Fitness. Right off the bat you know I found this on Fox News, because the of the term ‘biological man.’ Recently a college student got an FContinue reading “From Another Planet…”

Easter Sunday found us seeking, and finding, hidden Easter eggs. But the White House sent us on another search. “NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim MarchContinue reading “Self-Reported Sincerity”

Remember last week’s post about how sexting and using emojis can spice things up in a relationship? Diane must have decided to give it a try, at least the ’emoji’ part. Or perhaps this is a meme, or an avatar. I have as much trouble keeping up with internet terms and usage as I doContinue reading “Making an Impact”

and fill me from the crown to the toe top- full of direst cruelty.’ Of course Lady Macbeth’s request of the spirits was to “unsex me here” but with all the gender bending woke issues surrounding us I think her meaning would be taken out of context. Since Stoker and I have been married sinceContinue reading “Un-Text Me Here…”

In late November last year I started taking an exercise class at Fulcrum Fitness. I had never used a gym before. I don’t go every day, but with all the windy rainy weather this winter that makes cycling unattractive or impossible, I have been there 2-3 times each week, consistently. The workouts follow a pattern,Continue reading “Self Inflicted”

Luke the dog is recovering from his surgery. He seems to be doing well, although his appetite isn’t very robust. The post op care protocols are hard on him and his people. Of course Luke has to wear a cone over his head lest he lick at his stitches and open his wound. He isContinue reading “Build the Wall”

That is what one of my friends said about our Luke. Although I doubt Luke is feeling so ‘luky’ at the moment… Back in January we started to get worried about Luke. He was losing weight and not eating much, and he kind of whimpered and was shaking a lot. We took him to ourContinue reading “A ‘Luky’ Dog…”

Today is Valentines Day. After 43 years together and 41 years of marital bliss, Stoker and I are well past the flowers and candy stage. Although I foresee a bottle of Veuve Clicquot in our near future.        Hearts and Flowers and Candy non, Champagne oui! I recently learned that some couples with a shorter historyContinue reading “He/She/They/Ze loves me, He/She/They/Ze loves me not.”