4 Tablespoons 80-grams 84-grams The Sergeant (Frank Schroeder) likes to put Maple Syrup in his water bottle: about 4 tablespoons. So it got me wondering: Maple Syrup or Honey? Let the numbers tell the story: There’s much more potassium in maple syrup but less calories and less sugar. 12 tablespoons (240 grams, 3/4 cup)  of [...]

The ol’Food.Park Ride: Every sábado from the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf in Irvine, the ride departs @ 8:30. Long Beach notables meet at PCH & Warner (Jack n’Box) and depart at 7:15 to arrive at the Coffee Bean in time for coffee and pastries before the ride starts.  Click the link to the map [...]

Not a single Freddie took me up on the invitation to be a part of this epic bike/music event.  The kids and I packed the bikes, drove to the west side and joined in the event.  The ride started at Media Park in Culver City on Venice Blvd. TheFmly.com‘s monthly ride was an experience to [...]

Progress proceeds steadily one day at a time.  It can be exhilarating. Mike’s recovery progress from CaringBridge.org: ( 4-1-11) What an incredible relief and blessing it is to see Mike’s dramatic awakening over the past 21 hours since having the respirator tube removed !!!! The Nursing Staff has been delighted to meet Mike now that [...]

A Mule’s constitution & great medical care is bringing Jensen closer to home. Mike’s recovery progress from CaringBridge.org: ( 3-31-11 9:50 AM) SUPER MULE IS GREAT, THE TUBE IS OUT AND OF COURSE HE STARTED TALKING IMMEDIATELY! Due to the residual sedation medications in his system, he’s groggy and was speaking gibberish right away… a [...]

You’re gonna see that smile again sooner than you think! Mike’s recovery progress from CaringBridge.org: ( 3-30-11) Mike is climbing up the long hill out of sedation and towards recovery. His medical staff are keeping him comfortable yet alert enough to be responsive to simple commands, while balancing the sedation and pain management meds. He [...]

Who’s IN? Up to 200 riders show up for a ride that traverses multiple pop-up venues where new live music can be heard;  all for free.  Rath organizes a monthly concert series that you can only attend by bicycle.  The route covers 15-20 miles at a pace that leaves no-one behind.  According to, Margaret Wappler, [...]

Doug Jenen (Mike’s brother) posts Mike’s recovery progress on CaringBridge.org: ( 3-29-11) Good Morning ! Mike continues to amaze his medical staff and family with tremendous progress. I just spent some time with Mike while he had his physical therapy. He’s still sedated yet responds to simple commands to open his eyes, move appendages etc. [...]

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Los Angeles: Bicyclist’s Anti-Harassment Ordinance. A new ordinance heading for a vote soon by the Los Angeles City Council would make it easier for cyclists to sue aggressive drivers. Read the details (in a pdf) about the planned ordinance HERE. Search Google: You’ll find more to read on the topic than time. Blah.Blah.Freddie’s Position:  Make [...]