I cut an access hole to insulate an interior wall that I forgot to do when insulating the kitchen walls. My goal is to get the walls patched and painted by this weekend and trimmed out next week. Need to get this project done!
On a totally unrelated subject, I recently came across a website about a cyclist in California hit by a motorist. His story really touched me because in an instant his life was drastically changed. Before his accident he had so much ahead of him; plans for law school and a recent engagement. Now, because of an inattentive motorist he suffers from a tramatic brain injury. Although lucky to have survived, he now lives at home and is relearning how to walk and talk.
This tragic story is all too common among cyclist. I have been riding for roughly twenty years and several times I have been told of a cyclist killed in an accident with a motorist.
Last night was the Ride of SIlence, a ride honoring cyclist killed by motorists. I decided to participate as a tribute to the cyclist in the story above and to do my part to help bring awareness to this issue.
Now, I know not all cyclists are angels. I have ridden thousands of miles, mostly for training, for many years on public roads and I have seen many irresponsible cyclists as well. What motorists need to understand is that cyclists are extremely vulnerable to cars and other vehicles. Even if a cyclist is being an idiot, is it really worth seriously injuring or even killing someone to prove a point? When you are driving, please share the road and be cautious around cyclists.
Thanks for listening.
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