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I'm done!

I'm done reading news related blogs, and blogs promoting a political agenda. They have become way too combative, and just aren't worth the aggravation and time. There are far more pleasurable pursuits I could be partaking in, rather than sitting on my butt, debating some issue with individuals who believe "it's all about them".

It's as if they believe everyone was born with the same intelligence, the same athletic ability and were afforded the same opportunities in life, and if you happen to be poor, sick or down on your luck, it's because you made bad choices in life, and it's not their problem.

I can't understand that lack of compassion, but neither am I willing to try and sway the opinions of those who feel that way any more.

So I've decided to quit cold turkey, and limit myself to reading blogs on wine, cycling, golf and of fellow patient bloggers.

And to top it off, yesterday I bought a new set of wheels for my current bike, and I just went an ordered a new Torelli monocoque full carbon frame (shown at the right), and I'm building it with Campagnolo Chorus components.

It won't be in for about 2 weeks though. Bummer! But at least I have some news wheels to play with.
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Ed Dignan said…
Let me get this right - you hear some noise from one of you wheels, and next thing you know there's Torelli carbon frame on the way....I like that kind of thinking.
9:18 PM
Marc said…
I couldn't resist, the price tag, was too good to pass up.

You wan't one?
9:30 PM
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