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Oh no, not again. Brake. Hop off. Turn slowly around and yes. I have another flat tire. He worked so hard yesterday fixing it after our ride on Saturday. I rode it to the grocery store and it was fine. That was a short distance. What do I do now? I'm all alone. I'm about a mile and a half from home. I don't have that extra tire we bought. I don't have my cell phone. I don't have my handy dandy husband the bike repairman. I can walk. I started to get a little bit grumpy. I like walking. It is quiet tonight. I love this little wooden section on the path. I hear some birds. Maybe someone knew I needed to slow down, think, and be mindful.
Epilogue - I took my new bike to where I purchased it and I had run over something on the first bike ride that had a slit in the outer tire. Excellent customer service with a free repair and my biking adventures are back on track.
Thank you Two Writing Teachers for fostering this writing community.
A problem turned into an opportunity to slow down. Seems to be a theme in what I'm reading today--slowing down, breathing, noticing your surroundings, being present in the moment. Glad your bike adventures will get to continue!
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