True trailblazing, I suppose, is a thing of the past. Most of our planet has already been explored and mapped. Even trailblazing in the universe beyond our solar system is getting more and more common.

This morning, however, I saw a meteor blazing a trail across the sky. That\’s a rare treat! I seldom see meteors; and most of the ones that I do see are tiny, and so fleeting that I feel like I was looking at the wrong place. The one I saw today was a big one; and lasted long for a meteor.

It was white, with a pale greenish tinge. If only it hadn\’t been for the treetops, I would have had a much better look at it, as it lasted several seconds. After that it faded quickly.

I saw the moon, too. It\’s still a few days away from old-fingernail-paring stage; but it was nonetheless beautiful. I might not get to see the final remnant of the old moon, because by Sunday evening more clouds, rain, and T-storms will arrive. It looks like Sunday\’s weather will be OK; low 62 degrees; and high 82. Perfect cycling temperatures!

Getting back to trailblazing: even if I can\’t blaze a new trail, I could follow someone else\’s. There are many: the Grand Canyon! For the truly hardy, there\’s the Hotter n Hell ride. If you want something cooler, how about Lappland?

Soon the Summer heat and humidity (\”the muggies\”, some people call it) will set in. I\’m trying to get leg warmers and other cold-weather gear put away; but this morning it was in the low 60s! That\’s too cool for bare legs, as far as I\’m concerned; and I don\’t have any embrocation cream.

Saturday

I think I\’ll skip the salvage store tomorrow. I considered going to a thrift store for a new pair of (non-cycling) shorts, but maybe I\’ll just sleep in; and then go \”trailblazing\” on the road bike. Usually I skip the road bike on Saturday, but now and then I do go for a ride. I\’ll keep it pretty short; I want to save my energy for the long ride on Sunday!