One wheel is all it takes

September 7, 2008 by Ben · 3 Comments
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I used to have a unicycle, long ago, maybe when I was 14 or 15. I can remember lots of trying and not too much progress being made for a while; though it was enough to keep me trying. I did learn to ride it and I was proud of the fact that I could do this thing (I knew no one else who could ride a unicycle).

Now, it’s many years later, and I requested a unicycle for my birthday this year. Andrea may not have known whether I was serious, but she took me at my word and gave me one! It sits and waits for me to ride it , and I practice when I can. So far, my top distance is about 20 feet, and usually I go about 5 before falling. But I have to say, it’s a thrill to ride it and I will keep at it. It’s a thrill to learn something new in a setting where the boys are learning, too. They are out riding their bikes as I practice on the unicycle, and they are excited by it. They shout, “go again, Dad!” and I try again. I fell off today and scratched my finger, and it was Evan who ran in to get a bandaid.

Here’s me riding today. I got pretty far…

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New Library

April 25, 2008 by Ben · Comment
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The planning process begins, with architects and library planners on campus for two days. Here’s who they are:
Primary Architects: www.gwathmey-siegel.com
NC Architects: www.jenkinspeer.com
Library Programming Consultants: www.madcinc.com

It’s very exciting. Library staff have created a wiki page to discuss the project with faculty and get input from them.

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