Tooling around...noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:12:22 -0500Blogger http://www.blogger.com178125http://bikewithjoe.blogspot.com/en-usnoCOPYRIGHT 2015 Cactus Joe Productions LLCbiking,bicycling,cycling,bike,tours,social,bike,rides,best,bike,rides,best,places,to,bike,ride,your,bike,virtual,smart,cycling,smart,cycling,smart,biking,rouvy,rgt,cycling,zwift,bkool,fulgaz,bluetooth,cycling,apps,smart,cycling,apps,smarTooling around...Bike With JoeJoe Leonardragbraijoe@yahoo.comJoe Leonardhttp://bikewithjoe.blogspot.com/2026/10/secular-prayer.htmlintentionmanifestationpower of positive thinkingThu, 15 Oct 2026 22:12:22 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6764583975875287072.post-7422238989843078188I pray for the demise of at least one Diabolical Force in the Universe (DFU) before the weekend.I have put this INTENTION out into the Cosmos. Now...MANIFEST!Fin.0ragbraijoe@yahoo.com (Joe Leonard)http://bikewithjoe.blogspot.com/2026/10/high-yield-karma.htmlintentionkarma for baddiesstick it to the manWed, 14 Oct 2026 07:20:14 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6764583975875287072.post-2865144857752873509Yesterday was a HIGH YIELD day for Karma against the Diabolical Forces in the Universe (DFUs).The DFUs were completely disenfranchised from my life for the entire day, which happens rarely. And it looks like today will be more of the same!Fin.0ragbraijoe@yahoo.com (Joe Leonard)http://bikewithjoe.blogspot.com/2026/10/dedication-day.htmldiabolical forces in the universemanifestation of intentionpower of positive thinkingTue, 13 Oct 2026 11:26:11 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6764583975875287072.post-9002197909834559246Today is DEDICATED to the DESTRUCTION of the Diabolical Forces in the Universe (DFUs). That is the OUTCOME.The INTENTION is a lengthy bike ride down to Verona for a latte at Grace Coffee Shoppe. Once completed, the OUTCOME will manifest.I am currently mid-ride and mid-latte. So, all systems appear to be GO! The only question, which won't be answered until the conclusion of the INTENTION, is which0ragbraijoe@yahoo.com (Joe Leonard)http://bikewithjoe.blogspot.com/2026/10/the-forsaking-continued-for-little.htmlwhy has god forsaken humanityMon, 12 Oct 2026 07:13:10 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6764583975875287072.post-7123097995580678725I forsook Humanity for five days last week, as part of a wellness challenge. I like to assign myself wellness challenges from time to time. It's a sort of punctuated acceleration toward greater wellness.The forsaking was successful. But when the challenge ended, the forsaking did not. It felt so good to avoid and ignore the plurality of Humanity, that I continued the challenge through the 0ragbraijoe@yahoo.com (Joe Leonard)http://bikewithjoe.blogspot.com/2026/10/class-d-people-anger-me.htmld bagsdeez nutsdicksSat, 10 Oct 2026 20:02:46 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6764583975875287072.post-3681716262261250336I really dislike Class D people. These are people categorized by D words like dick and douchebag. There are thankfully not a lot of Class D people in the world. But there are still too many. And they tend to be disproportionately annoying compared to other classifications of people. Because they tend to worm their way into places where they can more easily annoy others. Like social and mainstream0ragbraijoe@yahoo.com (Joe Leonard)http://bikewithjoe.blogspot.com/2026/10/battling-food-noise.htmlfood noiseintentionmindfulnessSat, 10 Oct 2026 18:50:55 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6764583975875287072.post-6306848360148906296I battled food noise today. That is to say I did battle with the emotional part of my brain that was generating food noise. I won the battle, for the most part.Fin.0ragbraijoe@yahoo.com (Joe Leonard)http://bikewithjoe.blogspot.com/2026/10/judgment-day-forsake-humanity-end-times.htmlarmageddondeathdisastersend timesforsake humanitygods wrathhell on earthhurricanesjudgment daynatural disastersplaguesraptureFri, 9 Oct 2026 14:55:44 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6764583975875287072.post-2924288502188639810I had the option to UN-FORSAKE Humanity today and chose not to. It is Day 5 of my five day wellness challenge to Forsake Humanity, and it is going well. I didn't want to ruin my successful streak by un-forsaking Humanity. I am on track to successfully complete the challenge.Tomorrow, I head up to the cabin for a couple days of respite. Then I return on Sunday evening for a house concert with0ragbraijoe@yahoo.com (Joe Leonard)http://bikewithjoe.blogspot.com/2026/10/day-4-of-forsaking.htmlforsake humanitypeople are stupidthe end timesThu, 8 Oct 2026 23:33:10 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6764583975875287072.post-5704919742242976039It's the calm before the LITERAL storm. The storm in question is Hurricane Isaias or whatever the f**k.See...this is what happens when you Forsake Humanity, as I am currently doing for my five day wellness challenge this week. S**t goes south fast!Today is Day 4 of the forsaking. Tomorrow will be Day 5. I am anxious and excited to see what catastrophe is unleashed to round out the challenge.Also,0ragbraijoe@yahoo.com (Joe Leonard)http://bikewithjoe.blogspot.com/2026/10/a-question.htmldo not tolerate mediocrityi see dumb peopleshame dumb peopleThu, 8 Oct 2026 22:50:05 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6764583975875287072.post-1450896956866182415Why do seemingly typical people do and think super dumb things?I think when society answers that question things will improve.Until then...shame dumb people!0ragbraijoe@yahoo.com (Joe Leonard)http://bikewithjoe.blogspot.com/2026/10/a-good-night-to-you.htmljoypositivityterminating d bagsWed, 7 Oct 2026 23:13:11 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6764583975875287072.post-7454202583542402019It was a fine day, free from the so-called Diabolical Forces in the Universe (DFUs). Everything went to plan and much joy and positivity was pumped into the world via my spiritual portal.Have a great night!0ragbraijoe@yahoo.com (Joe Leonard)http://bikewithjoe.blogspot.com/2026/10/how-to-disenfranchise-douchebags-from-your-life.htmldouchebags suckeveryone is happy when douchebags diefreedomhappinesshow to keep douchebags out of your lifejoypeacesocial media fastingWed, 7 Oct 2026 15:45:50 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6764583975875287072.post-7978717792529295212Hi Dear Readers!I have some advice to share that many people would describe as obvious common sense, but to which many more people often seem to be oblivious.When it comes to the D Bags in society...just stay away from them. They are exhausting. They will drain your energy, time, and potentially your finances. They have no legitimate place or business in your life, so...disenfranchise them from 0ragbraijoe@yahoo.com (Joe Leonard)http://bikewithjoe.blogspot.com/2026/10/there-is-apocalypse-going-on.htmlapocalypsecivilization crumblesforsaken humanityWed, 7 Oct 2026 06:38:14 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6764583975875287072.post-6161964019982725675I woke up to find myself...alive. And that was a relief, given that it was Day 3 of an apocalypse. To be clear, it was not THE Apocalypse. At least, I don't think so. I haven't experienced enough apocalypses to be certain. But it did not feel catastrophic enough to be "the big one," as they say.Let's rewind the tape a little bit. Three days ago, I began a simple wellness challenge - to 0ragbraijoe@yahoo.com (Joe Leonard)http://bikewithjoe.blogspot.com/2026/10/challenge.html666bubonic plagueforsake humanityrolling blackoutssocietal collapseTue, 6 Oct 2026 09:19:37 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6764583975875287072.post-8170932906287160147I am on Day 2 of the Forsaking Humanity Challenge and already the results are INSANE!On Day 1, the Bubonic Plague was unleashed in Russia. So far on Day 2, the Internet has collapsed and rolling power outages are happening across the United States. Wow!I am anxious and excited to see what manner of calamity Day 3 of the challenge brings! I can tell you that the Number of the Beast appeared 0ragbraijoe@yahoo.com (Joe Leonard)http://bikewithjoe.blogspot.com/2026/10/you-know-what-they-say.htmlbubonic plagueforsake humanitywellness challengeTue, 6 Oct 2026 06:12:45 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6764583975875287072.post-3792947075592859539It's Day 2 of my week long wellness challenge to Forsake Humanity. So far, it is going well. On Day 1, the main observation I had is that the old adage "ignorance is bliss" is very much true...I am at peace and feeling content AF. As Day 2 begins, I am having the realization that a Forsaken Humanity is capable of some really dumb s**t. It's Schrodingerian dumb s**t, since I'm unable to 0ragbraijoe@yahoo.com (Joe Leonard)http://bikewithjoe.blogspot.com/2026/10/great-now-we-have-to-deal-with-bubonic-plague-in-addition-to-the-plague-that-is-trump.htmlamerica is a fucking plaguebubonic plaguefuck 2026pneumonic plaguerussiaMon, 5 Oct 2026 18:34:24 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6764583975875287072.post-3948379271832339233I forsake Humanity for 5 minutes and they somehow manage to unleash the literal Bubonic Plague on the world. JfC...0ragbraijoe@yahoo.com (Joe Leonard)http://bikewithjoe.blogspot.com/2026/10/forsaking.htmldetoxifyforsake humanitysocial media fastingMon, 5 Oct 2026 07:10:03 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6764583975875287072.post-2883369731187191536This week's wellness challenge is to complete five days of forsaking Humanity. I don't know what the actual definition of forsaking is, but my definition is essentially akin to ignoring and disenfranchising from my life.I will be forsaking Humanity collectively, not individually. So, I will still socialize and engage with people on a case by case basis. Forsaking, to me, is more of an 0ragbraijoe@yahoo.com (Joe Leonard)http://bikewithjoe.blogspot.com/2026/10/butterfly-effect.htmlbutterfly effectdestroy baddieskarmaSun, 4 Oct 2026 21:58:04 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6764583975875287072.post-320629757278926984I have been utilizing the Butterfly Effect a lot lately...to affect negative consequences on the Diabolical Forces in the Universe (DFUs).It's a fairly weak effect, but it tends to manifest exponentially over time...ideally over the next month or so.Fin.0ragbraijoe@yahoo.com (Joe Leonard)http://bikewithjoe.blogspot.com/2026/10/monkey-wrench-gang.htmlai data centersguillotines for tech oligarchsmonkey wrench gangSat, 3 Oct 2026 06:58:43 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6764583975875287072.post-2468290502813882401It's time to read The Monkey Wrench Gang and go after AI Data Centers.Unleash!0ragbraijoe@yahoo.com (Joe Leonard)http://bikewithjoe.blogspot.com/2026/10/long-weekend-of-intentional-stickage-of.htmlband practicebike rideshappinesslattesyard workThu, 1 Oct 2026 23:05:06 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6764583975875287072.post-5122409244712306427I'll tell you what the Diabolical Forces in the Universe (DFUs) will never have...HAPPINESS.At best, they will achieve an absence of unhappiness. But that's not the same thing as actual happiness.I, on the other hand, will be achieving a great deal of happiness on the three day weekend that commences tomorrow. The weather will be superb. I will go on bike rides. I will enjoy overpriced lattes. I 0ragbraijoe@yahoo.com (Joe Leonard)http://bikewithjoe.blogspot.com/2026/09/superb.htmlboycott corporate americaeff the manself employmentWed, 23 Sep 2026 05:38:20 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6764583975875287072.post-3423144910140036950I mostly have today and tomorrow off from work. Because when you are self employed, you can choose to take time off in the middle of the week. It's compelling and I encourage everyone to ditch the corporate hamster wheel and employ themselves. Do I have 99 other problems? Yes. Is a micromanaging boss one of them? Well...maybe still yes. But that boss is ME!Fin.0ragbraijoe@yahoo.com (Joe Leonard)http://bikewithjoe.blogspot.com/2026/09/it-is-very-close-to-time.htmlaiattention economyzombiesTue, 22 Sep 2026 23:33:18 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6764583975875287072.post-5560572218429067935I cannot stress this enough...ABSTAIN FROM ALL SOCIAL AND MAINSTREAM MEDIA (SMSM) FOR THE NEXT TWO MONTHS!This is not a drill. Those who consume SMSM in the next two months will be intellectually and emotionally poisoned and irrevocably reprogrammed. This has been happening at a baseline level for months now, subclinically robbing people of their agency. But AI is about to ramp it up 0ragbraijoe@yahoo.com (Joe Leonard)http://bikewithjoe.blogspot.com/2026/09/forsake-forsooth.htmlemotional brainsforsake humanityprimitive speciesTue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:50 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6764583975875287072.post-5953542939535109514I am forsaking Humanity this week. By that, I mean I am taking a mental, physical, and spiritual vacation (or hiatus) from these Barbarians. It is sort of like fasting, but rather than abstaining from food, I am abstaining from any observation or engagement with the foul species.Trust me when I say that I do it out of pity, not hatred. In fact, I wish the best for them. But they stubbornly wish 0ragbraijoe@yahoo.com (Joe Leonard)http://bikewithjoe.blogspot.com/2026/09/bad-feeling.htmlblow up the worldMon, 21 Sep 2026 22:39:29 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6764583975875287072.post-7223347533502346343I have a feeling something bad is about to happen. Not necessarily to me, but to the world.Stay safe!0ragbraijoe@yahoo.com (Joe Leonard)http://bikewithjoe.blogspot.com/2026/09/sunday-funday.htmlhigh holidaylow holidayyom kippurSun, 20 Sep 2026 07:20:11 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6764583975875287072.post-7803379918813922048Today - or rather tonight - is possibly the Yom Kippur high holiday. I don't typically observe it. And I don't see that changing.However, this presents and opportunity for a Church of Bike With Joe holiday observance we'll call Sunday Funday - a high holiday only in the literal sense of being high on life.Sunday Funday is not limited to a specific day/time of the year, may recur frequently, and 0ragbraijoe@yahoo.com (Joe Leonard)http://bikewithjoe.blogspot.com/2026/09/epiphany.htmlaerobicsgoldhappinessTue, 15 Sep 2026 14:10:49 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6764583975875287072.post-2284833193702496524One of the main reasons that 30+ minutes of aerobic exercise daily is a tenet of the Church of Bike With Joe is EPIPHANIES.I had an epiphany today while doing my aerobic exercise on the Peloton. I'm not gonna share it, because epiphanies are unique and subjective to the person having them.Suffice to say, the jist of it was that you cannot find happiness in the pursuit of gold. The best you can 0ragbraijoe@yahoo.com (Joe Leonard)