Thursday, August 20, 2009

Illusions




Out today for the USAT Nationals in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Lot's has gone down the last 72 hours, some good, some real good and some not-so-good. You know, life. This roller coaster activity always reminds me of Richard Bach's wonderful tale of Donald Shimoda in Illusions, and especially the ending where, after making the case as a reluctant messiah for the entire work, he sums it all up by saying, "Everything in this book could be wrong."

Is the real art the bike or the canvas? (Sheridan Lobby in NYC)
What is the subject/object when I shoot Junior shooting the birthday cake? (Kim's)
Is this the mountain or the mountain-not? (Rainier)

I have an electric sneaking feeling that some (all?) of these questions will become answers as I spend another turbo-charged race weekend at the home of the Crimson Tide. Going to try some new stuff, podcasts, more interviews, so stay tuned.

Also as an update, the BIPABI ride has changed dates and will now depart the BAC at noon on Thursday, 8.27, a week from today. We'll stay the night in PA and ride back Friday. Please drop me a line if you plan on riding.

Your help and comments, as always, are most appreciated.

Listen to what you know instead of what you fear.
Richard Bach


Commence travel now.

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

Tuscaloosa. That's just fun to say idnit? :)

KML5 said...

You otta hear how THEY say it!!!

Anonymous said...

Haha, yeah I bet.

KML5 said...

Had a thought on the flight down yesterday that a "Ten things to like about Tuscaloosa" segment might be a fun video. I will get a local to say it with the proper drawl. I will also find out what it means as that might shine a light as well.

Quite sure that tomorrow it will translate to: "Fast pale skins in water, on bike and on foot (with funny looking moccasins) breathing hard."

Anonymous said...

Great idea for the video segment. Your job has got to be one of the best out there.

KML5 said...

It has its moments.