This is not what is left of my bike, but what is left of a friend’s bike. Lauren hit a car today – as in the car turned in front of her and there was nothing she could do. She woke up in the ambulance and does not remember anything of the accident. Fortunately, she has no bleeding on the brain and no concussion symptoms. She only needed stitches on her chin, but she is going to be very sore and bruised for a while. If you ride and don’t wear a helmet, this picture should be your wake-up call. My heart hurts to think what would have happened if Lauren wasn’t wearing a helmet. I love you, L.P. I am so, so, so thankful that you are okay and even more thankful to call you my friend. You can always replace a bike, but you can’t replace those crazy, nutty people with whom you are lucky enough to ride.
