I wonder if I’m becoming a Curmudgeon. I looked it up on Wiki and it told me:
A curmudgeon is a miser or an ill-tempered (and frequently old) person full of stubborn ideas or opinions.
I guess most of that fits except the old part. In my opinion old is not a number but a state of mind. Therefore, I’m not old. In fact, I’ll bet other’s opinions are I’m the opposite of old, mostly infantile. By I digress…..
I’ve stepped back long enough and far enough to see the curmudgeon in me. I don’t trust the cops, I have very definite ideas on bicycle advocacy around here, and I don’t have much time for those who I view aren’t doing what they should for the same.
Lately the League of American Bicyclists put out their Bike Friendly State Rankings. My fair state came in twenty-eighth (28th) up thirteen (13) spots in one (1) year – this the second (2nd) year they’ve had such a thing.
The curmudgeon in me immediately wondered what was different from this year as compared to last. Consulting that crazy MinusCar fellow, he pointed out a few things. I guess when I see a thirteen (13) place rise I figured I’d be able to see and / or list off a few things I would consider worthy of such a rise.
And this makes me wonder if I’m not a curmudgeon so much as just getting Alzheimer’s and this was simply a moment of lucidity. Regardless, I’m going to ride my bike to and from work today. Provided, of course, I can remember where I put it and where I work.
Ride On.
5 comments:
Getting old is a hell of a drug...good luck with that!
You're the best sort of curmudgeon.
You're the best sort of curmudgeon.
...and, simply the fact that somebody in South Dakota cared enough to write a blog post about the state's LAB ranking only serves to move us up their list.
Becuase last year...much fewer people noticed or cared.
See. Improvement.
;-)
YOU ARE, TOO, OLD!
...adding to Mr. (-) comment albeit with typo.
Because last year...much fewer people noticed or care.
If I never met you or (-)'s I would not care. My childhood and profession are not conducive to me automatically thinking green.
Reading about things from someone you know I believe has a lot more punch than reading something out of Portland or New York.
I was a very different person pre-2005 (pre-cycling). I continue to progress and learn. Others will progress also. Even though it may not be the exact path you take.
Keep it up! Make a difference, one person at a time.
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