Trippin' with Susan Straley

I learned years ago that fear and excitement can be the same physical reaction in the body.  What really makes the difference is the label we put on those feelings. The little bike tour I am about to do is nothing.  I am riding my bike to the airport, flying to Wisconsin and riding my bike to my sister's house. What is that compared to what women and men have done and are now doing around the world?   Walking across and living in the Western prairies like the pioneers did?  That took guts. I know of two women today (Katherine Zimmerman and Sylvia Halpern) who have triked through foreign countries with oppressive governments, few women's rights, and rampant poverty.  Yet they not only survived but enjoyed the experience. Some of my friends say they are "afraid" for me on my minor trek.  What does that mean? Are they not excited about the adventure?  Do they only picture the bad possibilities and none of the good? I heard a podcast recently a...

Sisters on the Fly    I loved it.  I didn’t think I would,  but I did.    I was first introduced to Sisters on the Fly (SOTF) by my friend Debra.  She was dreaming of going with them camping.      Early this year I tried camping with friends.    The first try I camped in my van.  It seemed like too much work.  I was worried about my stuff at night being out in the rain.  And during the day if I went on a long bike ride, I had to put everything in the van in case it rained while I was gone.  I know this can be solved by buying and carrying ONE MORE THING... some shelter for my stuff.  But I decided I didn't like camping in my van.    The second try I bought a tent and camped in that.  I spent an hour putting the camp up.  Slept one night in the tent.  Then with the threat of rain for the next two days, I packed up and went home.  I donated my new tent to the hom...

Good Morning on this Tuesday morning. Only two days to the launch of the book, Alzheimer's Trippin' with George on Amazon Kindle.   It has taken me well over 3 hours to create this video for you.  I was low energy to start but it picks up, so hang in there. If you are just visiting this page for the first time and want to follow the continuing journey of this old lady publishing her first and second books, riding bike, and traveling... Click the Join tab above to be notified each time Susan posts and update. Until Tomorrow!

Good morning!  Only 3 days to the launch of the first Trippin' book, Alzheimer's Trippin' with George, Diagnosis to Discovery in 10,000 Miles. I am up REAL early again this morning.  Too much excitement.  That's ok, I can get this post launched before heading over to the clubhouse for exercise and yoga. Here is the link to the Laidback Bike Report .  The audio for me was awful!  I need a new computer.  Something I will have to invest in after the launch and all the activity after the launch.  I am afraid of switching right now.  But maybe I should just for these kinds of opportunities... on-line interviews. A few months ago I arranged to have a service notify bloggers about the book launch.  They will be calling for interviews and posting about the book the week after the launch.  My former neighbors are hosting an event in celebration of the book launch on Thursday morning at their clubhouse.  And later in the day my fri...

Hello!  It is Day 4 of the countdown to the launch of the Amazon Kindle version of the book.  Watch and then there are links below. And Share Share Share!  Thank you! Be sure to share this blog with anyone who loves recumbent bikes or is just now dealing with dementia in a friend or family member.  It isn't a depressing read, you will flow through the days just as we did. Here are the links I promised in the video. Laidback Bike Report March 17, 2019 Inverness, FL 12 Days of Cycling Facebook Page @TrippinwithSusan Facebook Group Susan Straley Writes Kindle with Joy Cover Kindle with Sunset Cover Back again tomorrow...

Here you go!  Count down to the book launch.  5 days left!!!! A bit about the bike club, the Hen House Restaurant, and the City of Inverness, Florida. Please share with those you think might benefit or enjoy reading Alzheimer's Trippin' with George. The links to the book is below.  One book, two covers. Sunset Cover: http://bit.ly/AlzTrippinKndlSunset Joy/Covertible Cover: http://bit.ly/AmazonAlzTrippnConvKindl So far pre-orders on the Kindle are 26 total, 2 Sunset, 24 Joy. See you tomorrow... well, you will see me anyway.  I will imagine seeing you. Thanks for joining the journey.  If you didn't get the email notifications for this post.  Click the Join tab above and fill out the spaces to get added to the email list. 

Not time today... gotta ride. Here's the video for DAY 6. See you on Day 5!