side walks

Living in Anoka for a little over 10 years has given me an insight on routes and road of the city. For someone who walks or bikes to stores or destinations it can be hazardous and difficult. This town, and many others, lack paths and sidewalks on busy streets such as Round Lake Blvd. During the summer it is simple to walk on the side of the roads. The goose bumps from car speeding by is something to get used to. It is only a small issue to some people. Most of the population in this city has cars. But for the small percent of the population who wish to save money, help the environment or even get exercise are facing difficulties. Having a small chat with an acquaintance I learned that I am not the only one who finds this a problem. After a larger snow fall this acquaintance had to walk in snow that was up to her legs for a good mile or so. The sidewalks were icy and unplowed. When the road was clear of cars she would walk on the side of the road and jump back to the side when a car would speed by. It is only a small issue that might not be news worthy but it is still a concern for pedestrians’ and motorists’ safety.

first entry

Never having the motivation, I would have to guess what makes a blog. I assume that a blog is an article that is offering an opinion or a point. If the point or reason of the article is not clear then it might be just a misleading paragraph. Standing in the middle of a park lecturing matters might not bring in the crowd I would hope for. Blogs allow the audience to find me and filter the readers that may not like what I write. Writing lets me think more deeply about what I am trying to say. When simply talking about my opinions among friend, sometimes words can become twisted or are too vague. Writing down my thoughts I can go back and clear up any hazy comments. It is always a dread for me that my writing can be confusing or senseless. Publishing a blog might be relief or a disappointment. But it is a way to find out how I can become clearer and develop into a better writer.