TIME FOR A CHANGE

I know it’s been a bit quiet here at Imaginegnat blog. I’ve had a lot going on. Family. Fun. Travel. Riding. Writing. New job. It’s also a time for a change. But before I get to that, let me share a little story. I once had a manager that told me that he had never […]

FLEX YOUR HUSTLE

I’ve had a lot of incredible stuff going on in my life. I feel lucky. The past few years have been an incredible journey. In July it will be 3 years since I left my lifelong career to redefine my future. Those 3 years have been truly incredible but I have yet to define the […]

GOAL ACHIEVED!

After years away from the multi day bike packing tour, I’m happy to say I checked that one off recently with a ride through the Black Hills of Wyoming and South Dakota. I guess it’s time to set a new goal!

GRATITUDE

I just got home from a multi day, bike packing trip through the Black Hills. It was an incredible journey that started in Wyoming and ended in Edgemont, SD. The story of that journey will come soon. Today, I simply want to talk about gratitude and re filling your proverbial cup.

PUSHING FORWARD

Wow, what a month it has been. It’s been filled with many miles, both in the saddle and behind the wheel. All this time has been fruitful in strengthening my mindset. Today, I’d like to dig into a few of those ideas and thoughts as well as share a few pictures.

NEW YORK – US – PART 1

As Jen and I near our 25 year anniversary (July 2024), we decided that we’d take every opportunity we could to celebrate. Consider this quick trip to New York anniversary celebration number 1! I don’t know exactly when we started talking about planning experiences and then planning trips around them, but as Christmas approached we […]

WEIRD WINTER. BIG CHANGES.

I’ve been a bit quiet both here on my Imaginegnat Journal as well as over on social media. It has not been intentional. Yet, as I look back I can’t help but look back and feel like it’s all playing out as it should and showing me a way forward regarding how and why I use various digital outlets and channels.

IS THIS WINTER?

Long bike rides in MN in February. You betcha! Also tried out a new to me, used camera set up and a $59 fixed lens that I am completely smitten with. Check it out here!

GNAT’S BEST OF 2023 – MY FAVORITE IMAGES AND EXPERIENCES

Today I am sharing a final look back at 2023. I’m pleased to share with you my favorite images and moments. It’s my favorite and my most difficult post to write of the year. Hope you enjoy it!

TWENTY TWENTY FOUR – STEPPING FORWARD

With effort and energy, throughout 2023 I have explored some of the life long patterns and related discoveries. It’s time to take those things and step forward.

Adaptation or De-Evolution?

Some thoughts on moving forward in this challenging time we live in.

Another Year and a Day of Aimlessness

Another year around the sun. Another year of living and learning.

The bicycle is my freedom machine

A few thoughts, memories and pictures about my two-wheeled freedom machine.

Prose or Poetry?

Prose & Poetry – Aspects of my life and finding balance between the two.

Onward and Upward

July is a big month for me. It is a marker for a number of significant things in my life including my anniversary, our annual North Dakota trip and more recently, the month in which I left my career of 26 years at QBP. It’s been quite a journey these past two years since I […]