Author Archives: EF Sweetman

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Don’t Panic Earthlings

Posted on January 20, 2017

I am way out of line here, and I’ll pay for this later. Really pay. But I’m like most of you earthlings-with your priorities so out of whack that it’s a wonder how you survive each day. Like you, I … Continue reading →

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Well This is Interesting.

Posted on January 26, 2016

My blog is blowing up. I mean it, it is exploding with views, and I have absolutely no idea why. This is, sadly, a very beloved, but a neglected blog. I started it, I think, in 2007. I had no … Continue reading →

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Could 2016 be the Year of the New Hamburgler?

Posted on December 28, 2015

Oh, McDonald’s! Just when I think you’ve given up on your advertising campaign (has it been 10 or 12 years of I’m Lovin’ It!?) you turn us all completely on our heads with your new ad campaign. The Hamburgler! Remember him? … Continue reading →

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Solstice Shenanigans

Posted on December 22, 2015

What a interesting start to winter here in the northeast! The temperature is in the mid fifties before noon on the first full day of winter and I have to tell you, things are a little crazy with this unusual … Continue reading →

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Winter Riding

Posted on December 19, 2015

It has been warm and snowless up here in Massachusetts. I am not complaining, the weather has been perfect for winter riding. If you don’t mind riding without snow or freezing temperatures. After last winter, this is something I don’t … Continue reading →

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What Happened, Santa?

Posted on December 13, 2015

I’m old, therefore, my image of Santa Claus is this: I think anyone over 50 who celebrates Christmas is in agreement. So  I guess I have to wonder, What Fresh Hell Is This? A whole new idea of Santa? Isn’t … Continue reading →

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Today, December 4th, is a National Something Day.

Posted on December 4, 2015

Well what do you know, every day is a national day of some sort.  Take today, December 4th. Most people might have it marked as a count down day to Hanukkah, Christmas, or the New Year.  But no,December 4th is … Continue reading →

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I’ll Have an Extra Smarmy Venti with Two Pumps of Who The F*ck Cares

Posted on November 12, 2015

I can’t be the only one around who had no clue about the mega over-priced, crappy coffee chain red cups until my newsfeed and twitter informed me EVERYONE IS OUTRAGED OVER THE STARBUCKS RED CUP CONTROVERSY!  Are we? We are? Really? I … Continue reading →

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Tiny Bikes Go Magical Places

Posted on November 5, 2015

Well, everyone could have predicted this, but here it is anyway:    I finally got my grubby hands on a Brompton bicycle! Yes, it was at great personal sacrifice to my bike fleet. A couple of dear favorites ended up … Continue reading →

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Bianchi Mini Velo Bicycle

Posted on October 31, 2015

I have a new obsession. This is a Bianchi Mini Velo. They are smaller than regular road bikes but have the same ergonomic geometry to feel almost similar to a full sized road bike. The purpose of these bikes are … Continue reading →

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