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Brooke Black

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what do you wear when you're riding your bike across the country?

October 15, 2019 by Brooke Black in writing

This is the reality of my existence: I can decide to ride my bike across the country — no problem! how do we get this done? — but picking out a tank top to wear to the grocery store takes 45 minutes on a good day.

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October 15, 2019 /Brooke Black
lucky, bike touring
writing

you don't need a car

October 01, 2019 by Brooke Black in writing

It’s been nine years since I’ve owned a car. In that time, I’ve hitched rides with friends and strangers and taken the bus. But I’ve mostly ridden a bike.

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October 01, 2019 /Brooke Black
lucky, bike touring
writing

traveling alone

September 24, 2019 by Brooke Black in writing

The first time I traveled alone was when I was 20. I had a volunteer gig teaching English in Slovakia and Hungary for three weeks each, and I decided to take a couple weeks before that to bounce around Western Europe.

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September 24, 2019 /Brooke Black
lucky, adventure
writing

dream

September 17, 2019 by Brooke Black in writing

In America, you’re urged to “chase your dreams” and “make your dreams come true.” If you’re doing well, you’re “living the dream.” But also, what did your parents tell you when you woke up from a nightmare? “It’s just a dream. Dreams aren’t real.” So… which is it?

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September 17, 2019 /Brooke Black
lucky, philosophy
writing
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