You’re little and your mom has dragged you to the furniture store. For most this is equivalent to a death sentence but there was a way to escape the terrible tragedy of walking through those prison-like doors: explore and try to get lost and find your way back (while examining what bunk bed would function as the best playground in…
When you come into Chicago, there are several sure fire thoughts that will race through your mind: Wow. Is it actually as windy as everyone says? Where is the American Girl store? How do I get to “The Bean?” If you drive around you may also contemplate if people care if they get hit by a car given the…
We’ve had presentations and events from San Jose to Twin Cities, see below for the upcoming events! CHICAGO: 7/25 – RSVP here Join us for a celebration at the La Colombe cafe in Near West Side (955 West Randolph Street, near N Morgan Street, Chicago, IL) with the Bucknell Alumni Club of Chicago from 7-9pm. Drinks provided. CLEVELAND: 7/30 - stay tuned for…
July 16, 2013 What do you think of when you think mail? Most people would go directly to thinking of junk. Some more optimistic characters may think of party invites, letters from friends, tedious Christmas cards, packages or online shopping. The lyrics from the Music Man may sing in your head…O-ho the Wells Fargo Wagon is a-comin’ down the street,…
Laying in the backseat of “Big Momma” (also known as “home,” and, during the uncreative moments, “the van”), many thoughts pass through your head. These thoughts range from the wildly philosophical to basic beyond all reason. They could be thoughts on something that happened days (possibly years) ago, or just on simple Darwin instincts. If you think back on dinner…
We’re ending our Pedal for Purpose cross-country cycling trip in NYC! Join us at the beautiful La Colombe cafe in Noho and help celebrate this 3,200+ mile journey as they finish just hours before. SIGN UP HERE: http://pedalforpurposenyc.eventbrite.com/ Tickets are $25 each, but if you catch the early bird then you’re only due for $20 (by 7/15). Please check out…
When my alarm went off at 5:30 this morning to say it was time for a morning run, I scoffed at the fact that I had thought I would actually lug myself up at such an ungodly early hour, rolled over and went back to sleep until nine. When I finally did wake up, I felt pretty awesome from sleeping in and…
I will be the first to admit that our team has fallen in love with essentially every stop along our way. Have we hit much civilization before this point? No, not really. However, we have encountered so many friendly people and seen quirks of small towns that make us fall in love with every stop. Showers, walls and food…
Over the past several days we have been camping. When I thought camping previous to these nights, I thought of Bambi, the squirrel from the Emperor’s New Groove and Snow White and co. Now, however, I think of tarantulas, scorpions, jack rabbits, black widow spiders (and spiders of the large species) and wild cows. Wild cows? What? Those are a…
Introducing Kate Rolfes, Events & Partnership Coordinator for BAP’s Pedal for Purpose summer cycling trip. Kate has spent the spring reaching out to community leaders from coast to coast to plan presentations and parties. We’re so excited to have her on board! We chatted with her about her upcoming adventure, and this is what she had to say: What is…