The Rock Island Trail / Pimatoui / Kellar Trail

This is my primary trail for riding in town.  I can get on the trail near the Heights library, I ride down toward Junction City.  But before you get to Knoxville, the trail just ends.  Knowing that it continues from Northmoor, you've got to wonder what the thinking is here.  You could continue over the very large railroad rock, until you get to Knoxville, then follow Knoxville to Northmoor, but the sign on the trail discourages that direction.  I hear that sometime next year there will be a tunnel under Knoxville, but could it of hurt to pave it to Knoxville.
The other direction from the library towards the river has not been complete.  I looked at the Park District web site did not find much info there in the way of trail status.  Sifting through the months old board minutes, it appears that they are done with the trail for the year, and plan on completing a lot of the trail next year.
Hopefully, I won't be too old to ride the trail by the time they finish it.

Back on a Bike and a Blog

I recently purchased a new hybrid style bicycle.  I have been slowly gearing up (pun intended!) to doing longer rides.  But as I ride, I think of all kinds of topics I could share with the world.  Not that I have anything earth shattering but observations that you might have missed.
So this page will be some of my reflections.  Good or Bad, right or wrong, doesn't matter they are mine.

Things I believe...

Unchecked government is the scariest enemy of all!

Things I believe...

Separation of church and state:  I believe this was defined to keep the government from influencing how the church practices.  You cannot say that it was to keep the church out of the government - that is impossible, the government is made up of people, many who go to church.  It will soon be nativity time, when all of the so called "Protectors of separation of church and state" will file lawsuits to keep nativities off of public properties.  My belief is that as long as government recognize all organizations equally, then it is ok.  So instead of just a nativity in the courthouse square, you could also see an atheist or Muslim display.  Will that make some Christians mad? You bet, but you can't have free speech for one without free speech for all.

Things I believe...

The press loves to build up the underdog, highlighting constantly how great that person is.  Once popular, they love tearing that person down, highlighting why you should not like him/her.

Things I believe...

Be careful how much power you give the government, because your guy will not always be in charge!

Things I believe...

Prayer in school?  If that is the only place children get prayer, they are in trouble anyway.