What do we know for sure? We know for certain that there has not been a day in the last four and a half billion years that the earth has not undergone change. We also know that humans, unlike other organisms, have consciously been able to alter and modify the environment. Our inclination to do…
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The Inspiration Behind The Long Ride in 2012
You don’t often get a chance in life to “do good” by doing what you love. But in 1989, I did get that chance as I had the opportunity to combine my passion for horses and the environment in the “Ride Across America.” Now 20 plus years later, we have arrived at a very important…
The Inspiration Behind the Ride in 1989
On several occasions before the ride, I had a recurring dream. It was the year 2031 and l was now in my 70’s. In the dream, I found myself in a house that was very cold. Although the lights were on, the room felt dark, although I had enough light to read a book. Then,…
Welcome to The Long Ride!
Here you will find some of the insights and stories about my ride across the United States in 1989. In addition, I want to spark some discussion about our environment today, the important changes we’re seeing and what we can do about our future. The action and effort in The Long Ride are still so…