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Endorphin Euphoria

May 6, 2016 3 Comments

Endorphin Euphoria

By James B. Revell

It’s rush hour: vehicles stream past my window. I catch glimpses of expressionless faces, probably concealing issues and concerns like my own…

…my two sons, one severely learning­-disabled; a pregnant daughter; and two grand-­daughters who live far away. Oh yes, and my wife: although we get by, she’s sometimes unbelievably cantankerous.

When I went to University I was considered an academic high-­flyer; I was also Sports Captain at school. I’ve had little to brag about since. These days my responsibilities weigh me down, but when I get on my exercise bike, and later check my stats, I’m bloody proud of myself!

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  1. b. says

    May 6, 2016 at 11:34 am

    The story makes it sound as if someone needed a real bike earlier in life in order to discover the right path then ride like away like a wild wind.

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  2. Bobby Warner says

    May 7, 2016 at 11:03 am

    Being somewhat of an “old-timer” myself, I can fully equate to this story. Liked it–a LOT!

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    • James B. Revell says

      May 7, 2016 at 2:30 pm

      Thank you for your kind words, Bobby.
      Best wishes,
      Jim R.

      Reply

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