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About paulefallon

Greetings reader. I am a writer, architect, cyclist and father from Cambridge, MA. My primary blog, theawkwardpose.com is an archive of all my published writing. The title refers to a sequence of three yoga positions that increase focus and build strength by shifting the body’s center of gravity. The objective is balance without stability. My writing addresses opposing tension in our world, and my attempt to find balance through understanding that opposition. During 2015-2106 I am cycling through all 48 mainland United States and asking the question "How will we live tomorrow?" That journey is chronicled in a dedicated blog, www.howwillwelivetomorrw.com, that includes personal writing related to my adventure as well as others' responses to my question. Thank you for visiting.

Summer Solstice Celebration of Bicycles!

Posted on 06/21/2022 by paulefallon

“The bicycle is a curious vehicle. Its passenger is its engine.” John Howard, Olympic cyclist, set a speed record of 152.2 mph in 1985 It’s the longest day of the year up here beyond 42 degrees north. The weather is … Continue reading →

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Unsolicited Fatherly Advice

Posted on 06/15/2022 by paulefallon

In time for Father’s Day, I read this vignette by Indrani Sen, Culture Editor for The New York Times. A thirteen-year-old girl, Sasha, asked her parents for permission to skip school. Her father, Matt Gross replied, “Not allowed. Nope!” and … Continue reading →

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Words to Live By…courtesy of Inventing Anna

Posted on 06/08/2022 by paulefallon

My new favorite slogan for life comes from a deep binge of Netflix’ Inventing Anna. I watched the seven-hour dive into the world of New York City glamour, crime, and con-artistry back in March, when it topped so many must-view … Continue reading →

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Trigger Warning: My Typing Finger is Itchy

Posted on 05/30/2022 by paulefallon

I have been to Jamestown. I have been to Plymouth Rock. I have been to Lexington and Concord. I have been to Independence Hall. I have been to Yorktown. I have been to Fort Sumter. I have been to Gettysburg. … Continue reading →

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How to Find Happiness: 3-2-1

Posted on 05/25/2022 by paulefallon

The March 2022 edition of The Atlantic features of trio of articles that explore different angles of “How to Find Happiness.” After two plus years of pandemic, the issue is welcome, since its topic appears to be in such short … Continue reading →

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A Safe Place

Posted on 05/18/2022 by paulefallon

Towards the end of yoga class, the teacher guided us into savasana. “Think of a safe place,” he prompted, to relax our mental and physical being. Zing! Zang! Boom! My mind raced all over the place, scanning my history to … Continue reading →

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Picture Your Mural Here

Posted on 05/11/2022 by paulefallon

At long last, the bike path from Fresh Pond to Watertown is usable. Two years after its scheduled completion date, signs and pylons still declare “Path Closed,” but the surface is paved and striped and many pedestrians and cyclists use … Continue reading →

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Bicycle for Fun…and More!

Posted on 05/04/2022 by paulefallon

It is a glorious April Saturday morning in New England. Sixty degrees: bright sun; cotton candy clouds; light breeze. I hop on my bike to go to the gym and run errands. I travel easily along city streets, many of … Continue reading →

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An Afternoon Stroll, a Facebook Post, a bit of Smoki Bacon

Posted on 04/27/2022 by paulefallon

One serendipitous joy of my life is living three blocks from Mount Auburn Cemetery, my go-to destination for a walk any time of year. Our country’s first garden cemetery, consecrated 1831, is a national landmark of remarkable landscape brimming with … Continue reading →

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No Overdue Fees!

Posted on 04/20/2022 by paulefallon

Last October the Cambridge Public Library joined a trend among libraries nation-wide. They abolished overdue fees on materials past due. I always knew the point of charging ten cents per day per overdue book (a dollar for a CD!) was … Continue reading →

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