HAPPY HOUR -- August 26, 2016

My favorite way to celebrate the end of the work week is to take a bike ride.  Not a long one...just a ride.  It's my "happy hour."  I often tell people I have an addictive personality.  I'm pretty much "all in" when I decide to do something.  It's a great quality to have when it comes to things like relationships, teaching, and cycling.  Not so great when it comes to other things like drinking....so I just stay away from the stuff.  Instead, my drug of choice, is my bike.  It's really weird.  No matter how tired I am at the end of a school day...strapping on my helmet and turning those pedals rejuvenates me and gets me ready for a great evening out with my wife.  
So, with the kiddos gone for the weekend and date night planned for later this evening, I rode off for thirteen miles of relaxation, exercise, stress relief, and a clear head.  That's my kind of happy hour.  


I took a break to admire the view from behind the Northeastern School District Administration Building -- August 26, 2016


Life is a journey...not a destination.



David A. Raymond -- August 26, 2016

I came home to find that my wife posted this on my Facebook page.  I'm looking forward to date night, too!  -- August 26, 2016




Location: Manchester, PA 17345, USA

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