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About charlieblue

I am a girl who rides a bike that is blue. I like avocados and jumping in puddles. Charlie is the name of the blue bicycle. He was rescued from a dumpster a couple of years ago, but now he rides in glory and splendor across the roads and avenues of Boston and it's environs.

Mistaken Perfection and an Education

Posted on September 19, 2012 by charlieblue

Reblog from tourdewhatyouwill.blogspot.com Ingredients in mind: 1.) One teaspoon In The Importance of Being Earnest, by Oscar Wilde, this portion of dialogue occurs near the start of the play: Jack Worthing: You are quite perfect Miss Fairfax. Gwendolyn Fairfax: Oh I … Continue reading →

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Fruition

Posted on August 29, 2012 by charlieblue

It can be a little unnerving to see your big ideas come to fruition.  The image above is the first signage of a new launch we’re doing at work.  A frame program – basically a bicycle equivalent of an open … Continue reading →

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Fruition

Posted on August 29, 2012 by charlieblue

It can be a little unnerving to see your big ideas come to fruition.  The image above is the first signage of a new launch we’re doing at work.  A frame program – basically a bicycle equivalent of an open … Continue reading →

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The Franken-fixie

Posted on August 28, 2012 by charlieblue

Mercutio says hello: This is Mercutio.  He’s Charlie’s little brother.  He’s made by Montague (that’s where I work), so he can fold.  This means he’s very good at yoga, for a bicycle anyway.  (If you want to know why he’s … Continue reading →

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The Franken-fixie

Posted on August 28, 2012 by charlieblue

Mercutio says hello: This is Mercutio.  He’s Charlie’s little brother.  He’s made by Montague (that’s where I work), so he can fold.  This means he’s very good at yoga, for a bicycle anyway.  (If you want to know why he’s … Continue reading →

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The Waiting Game

Posted on August 15, 2012 by charlieblue

 Reblogging from my main blog: tourdewhatyouwill.blogspot.com On building the company “car”… The other parts have started coming in, but this is a test of my childlike patience… … like Christmas and not being allowed to open the presents. I can … Continue reading →

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The Waiting Game

Posted on August 15, 2012 by charlieblue

 Reblogging from my main blog: tourdewhatyouwill.blogspot.com On building the company “car”… The other parts have started coming in, but this is a test of my childlike patience… … like Christmas and not being allowed to open the presents. I can … Continue reading →

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Shouting for Humanism

Posted on July 16, 2012 by charlieblue

This comes to mind in regard to a few articles: Boston based cyclist blogger on cycling in suburbs: http://isolatecyclist.bostonbiker.org/2012/07/16/smart-cities-dumb-burbs/ Video interview with London mayor on the cycling in London: http://bcove.me/nqxena2i Report by British Medical Association on transit: http://www.bikebiz.com/news/read/curb-car-use-urges-british-medical-association   One thing becomes … Continue reading →

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Shouting for Humanism

Posted on July 16, 2012 by charlieblue

One thing becomes abundantly clear – there are people shouting for humanism, and it’s happening to the tune of bicycles.   What?! As one proceeds to listen to the interview with London mayor, Mr. Boris Johnson, one hears him speak … Continue reading →

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So what did you do this weekend?

Posted on June 18, 2012 by charlieblue

Vignette from this weekend… On the way to a BBQ hosted by the parents of one of my taiko students, to celebrate our going to nationals next weekend, I decided to bike from Boston to Lexington on a fixie in … Continue reading →

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