15 years ago today we went on our first date and I’ve never looked back!!!

A few months back Wheel & Sprocket approached Maxine and Myself about doing a story about us and our bike riding adventures. Well, this month’s W&S newsletter is out and so is our story. Click the link to read it: HAPPY TIMES LOCAL TRIPS.

Today I FINISHED my paint by number. In total, I have 38 to 40 hours invested. All that’s left is to pick up a frame!

It was 14 years ago I married the woman of my dreams!!!

The streets of Milwaukee are still empty. Thanks, COVID!

Here’s some footage I captured from the peaceful Black Lives Matter march in Milwaukee, WI on June 2, 2020.

What a great day for a late afternoon hike on the Nordic Trail in the Southern Kettle Morain. We got to say hi to our old friend Walnut, accidentally stumbled upon a geocache, and stopped by East Troy Brewing for a beer to go.

Here is my Hand Sanitizer recipe.

What you’ll need:

• 2/3 cup of isopropyl or rubbing alcohol (99% alcohol)

• 1/3 cup of aloe vera (99% aloe)

• 10 drops of essential oil. If you want.

Directions:

• Pour all ingredients into a stainless steel bowl.

• Mix with a whisk to turn the sanitizer into a gel.

• Pour the into an empty mason jar.

The Fight For Clean Air run is in the books. I ran up Wisconsin’s tallest building today. 47 fights of stairs to the top of the US BANK building in 12:40!!! Thanks to everyone donated.