[Macomb-Cycling] Friday Mass

Steve Evans evanss at winco.net
Fri Sep 25 16:32:50 CDT 2009


Peter,
    I can't be there tonight, but what a great invitation!
Steve Evans
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> So, as Friday afternoon approaches, the salient question is: are you going 
> to Mass?  Biking in the Critical Mass is, IMHO, a lot like going to 
> temple.  Basically, we get to participate in a collective act of great 
> importance.    The difference is that it's a lot more fun!  But, like many 
> spiritual events, the more people who take part, the better it feels, so 
> it's ok to exert a wee-bit of pressure to ensure that everyone does their 
> duty and attends.
>
> Just as some people attend religious services regularly, so should all of 
> us attend (Critical) Mass each and every month.  The added benefits are 
> many: you get to spend more time outside, see old friends and make new 
> ones, stick your finger in the proverbial eye of our auto-nation, and look 
> cool while doing it.
>
> So, I ask again this simple question: are you going to Mass?
>
>
> Friday, 5:30PM, Fountain at Chandler Park. We'll ride for 30-40 minutes at 
> a mellow pace.
>
> Forward, as you wish...Peter
>
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> Peter Cole, Ph.D.
> Associate Professor of History
> Western Illinois University
> Macomb, IL 61455 USA
> (309) 298-3691
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