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Height: 5' 2"
Through junior/senior high school, I rode and showed horses -- western class and rodeo-type events such as barrel racing and pole bending. I owned an Appaloosa mare named Beyond and her son, Mr. Bo Jangles (dating myself here). When I left for college, there was no time for the horses. I gave my parents permission to sell them while I was in graduate school. "Just don't call me and ask for a final OK." Still didn't stop the tears the Christmas I came home and they were gone. I think there must be a similarity in the love for riding motorcycles and the love for horses. Both can be risky sports; both are very individualistic, although they may be practiced in a social setting. Both can be competitive. And both allow you to feel the wind in your face! A native of south Georgia, I live in suburban Seattle. In 2000, I becamse a certified Washington Motorcycle Safety Instructor; I teach for Evergreen Safety Council. I rode in the July 2000 PonyExpress fundraiser for breast cancer, as well as the 2003 event. Professionally, I'm a communicator and jack of all trades, with a speciality in web development and user advocacy; blogs and social media and their impact on politics and journalism. I teach at the University of Washington and write about politics at About.com; I also maintain a blog, on issues of communication and technology. You can see my Facebook and LinkedIn profiles on WiredPen or follow me on Twitter. |
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