Back in the Saddle again.
Back in the Saddle.
I crawled back in the saddle yesterday and it felt good. First, I was back on my bike saddle at the gym after two weeks of staying off the seat. I had to have a PSA test and my doctor told me to stay off the bike to see if that is what’s raising my levels. As it turns out it didn’t help. My PSA continues to climb and I’m not sure what’s causing it or what we’re going to do about it. I’ve had three biopsies and so far there’s no cancer. So, I’ll talk with my doctor later today. Sure, I get concerned every time I go through this but it’s one of those things I can’t really fix so I wait.
The other saddle I climbed back into yesterday was politics. I was with Josh Kagi (wiredoregon) following a few stories and I realized how much fun life in Salem could be. We talked with a few lawmakers (there are a some good folks up there) about a new bill to stop bullying. I have to smile at the idea of politicians teaching our kids not to bully. We also stopped by a hearing on a proposed bill by the new Secretary of State that would put more requirements on those gathering signatures for initiative petitions. I don’t like the legislation because it will limit Oregonians ability to participate in the process. But this blog is not about that bill it’s about the fact that I felt like I was back in the saddle again. Losing the race for Secretary of State was a bigger blow than I thought. I put a lot of effort, time and money into that race and then it was over. Many of you helped as well and I never really dealt with the loss. Yesterday was a reminder that in some way, shape or form I need to be involved in the process. Does that mean I will run again? I don’t know. There are many ways to be involved.
The good news is something came back to life yesterday. I’m back in the saddle again. Hey, wasn’t that an old Aerosmith song?
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Good for you Rick!
I am praying about those PSA levels man. Just left ya a voice message.
John
Rick, there are many people who trust and support you; all you have to do is say the word and people will gravitate to you. Not only are you waiting, so are we.
Rd you are the man. If you are in the saddle again, then ride hard, and let people draft behind you. You are a wave breaker!
If you post a video of you singing “Back in the Saddle” like Steven Tyler, I will read your blog every day. And tell all my friends.
Aerosmith re-did that old western song. I can’t remember who did it originally. I think only God knows if Rick will run again so if you want it to happen you better pray for it. If God hears from enough of us he will ask Rick to go back into that chaos. I would not wish it upon him. If he runs I will be ready to make calls. If you run Rick it is truly a selfless act. I gave away too much of myself already but there is no turning back for me.
FYI Gene Autry sang it waaaay back when. I had to ask my Mom…
Zach, If my mom says it’s Gene Autry, then it’s Gene Autry.
Thanks for reminding us. One of the Ol’ singing cowboys. If you have not heard it(the original version) do. It makes the Aerosmith version sound like someone angry who has had too many cigarettes.