Philosophy, self improvement and other goings-on

It’s a different world

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Hi all. Sorry I’ve been off the back on the site action. Lots of Living with a capital L.

– Last weekend I took my 18-year-old stepdaughter Kate to college. She attends Sweet Briar, a private women’s college in Virginia. What a whirlwind of moving in, arranging stuff, finding the right computer cables, supporting her mom … I missed the G3 race at SolVista, but it was worthwhile.

– A few days at home for maximal work and minimal riding. Braaap.

– Leaving tomorrow for NorCal. Not bringing a bike. Bringing Arlette and my 14-year-old stepson Ian to meet my parents and my new little nephew. I turn 38 tomorrow. Saturday is my parents’ 39th anniversary. It’s Family with a capital F.

I lived a lot of years just doing my own thing — riding and working, and getting all of my identity from those things. It’s a different world now. Wierd sometimes. Challenging sometimes. But cool.

When I get back from NorCal, I’ll get back to riding my bike and posting on this site, then head to Keystone for the MSC finals. The Fix Jr. Team is leading the series. I didn’t get to race this year, but how cool it’ll be to see those meatballs on the podium.

Yeah, it’s a different world.

What a difference four months makes

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A divorce, a new 250 motocross bike, a new way of life and — yeah — improved moto cornering form.
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Word of the day: impunity

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n.
Exemption from punishment, penalty, or harm

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My Enduro SL with Hayes Stroker brakes felt so dialed, I ripped that trail with impunity.

Off to Telluride

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Another MSC is about to go down. It’s a different thing this year: not racing, concentrating on coaching, seeking a deeper satisfaction, traveling with my love.

We slept in my Sprinter at Snowmass; for Telluride we’re rocking a sweet condo. Since we don’t need a house on wheels, we’re driving her car. My Demo 8 fills the back seat of her 530xi, so there’s no room for the Enduro SL. It’s weird to go anywhere without an Enduro, but I have my super-excellent wife … and in that luxurious rocket we’ll get to Telluride in record time!

A year ago: Traveled by myself. Camped by myself. Broke three ribs on Friday. Suffered through the weekend. Drove home by myself. Chest muscles spasming; doubled over in agony for the six-hour drive. Alone.

Life is change. This is better!

Pump: 100 laps never felt so good

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I’m enjoying the fruits of a life lived with intention and love, but .. dangit … I miss my old pump track. That was the true casualty of my divorce.
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Air Force Academy: Go Neil!

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Left Hand Canyon

Vans Skate Park. This isn’t all that high, is it?

Keystone

Basic Cadet Neil Grigsby

Lee Likes Interviews dot com

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Hi gang. Recently I did an interview with James Wilson about training, riding, living — all the good stuff.

Listen to the interview (MP3)

Another ho-hum week and a half

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Dudes: I feel like I am living on the edge of what’s possible. And it’s excellent!

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Lee Likes Walks on the Beach

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You know I like bikes, but this other stuff … pitter pat, dude, pitter pat!
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Deep thought of the day: If it’s good, rock it

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Do you ever hear from your internal naysayer? He’ll tell you things are too good, you don’t deserve XYZ, that you won’t win, that you’re destined to lose, that the people you’re with don’t really like you, that they can’t like you, that other people are supposed to be happy, but not you. Oh no, not you. Well, I’ve been hearing a lot from that guy, and I’ve just about had it.
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Deeply, madly and magically

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Hello my friends. I don’t understand the magic that operates in these matters, but it appears to be in full effect.
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The Naked Truth behind Lee McCormack

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Life (capital L) has been challenging and powerful and inspiring and just freaking rad, and I have my close friends to thank. My boy Zach wrote this note for the site; I feel funny posting it, but Zach is crazy, and it’s safest to do what he wants.

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