not surprised, just really bitter

Critical findings about the last presidential election, via nepenthe01 -

http://www.freepress.org/departments/display/19/2005/1529

in praise of walking

It's about a year and a half now that I have been making a serious habit of walking in Boston.

First, let me say that I love the bike path. When I say "the bike path," I am talking about the Minuteman Commuter Bikeway, which currently goes from a bit up Highland Ave past Davis Square to Bedford. Oh how I love it. Also, federal dollars were approved this summer to extend the bikepath from Davis Square to Lechmere, which I am looking forward to immensely. (Huzzah!)

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What are your favorite walks or bike rides in the Boston area?

Also, despite hating the way they look, I'm starting to think I need to buy some sneakers. My Danskos and Grinders are super, but not really made for walking. Any recommendations? The APMA has a big list of sneakers but personal comments would be great. I want them to be a solid color and would love to pay less than $100, if such a thing is possible.

For serious walkers - how do y'all carry your water bottles? (If the MCB had more than one water fountain, it wouldn't be such an issue.) I don't like to take a big bag with me. Should I suck it up and get a camel pack?

Finally, is there enough interest in this topic for me to post about it more often? I walk all the time and enjoy talking about it. I can start a filter, if desired. I could also take pictures of my walks.

in praise of walking, part two

So I just realized that I made a long post about the logistics of walking, without saying why I like it.

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If the bike path really does get extended from Boston to Northampton, I would love to walk that sometime, at least once.