Ode to Blue

This is my bike, Blue. She is the oldest of the 3 bikes I currently own (11 years old). Blue is a Schwinn, like my first bike and my second bike and my fourth bike. I am loyal, can you tell?

When I decided to try living without a car almost 3 years ago, Blue was the only bike I had and my ticket to freedom. Sure, she can be persnickity when you try and change gears in the back (mostly she doesn't) but it just makes life that much more interesting. It's really nice not having to worry about car payments, insurance, gas, and repairs. But the freedom comes from knowing your legs and your bike can take you where ever you need to go. :)

P.S. I took this photo of Blue when I was out taking photos of the poppies from the past couple of days. I thought she was a cheery sight.