Poker Pedal Run

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Homeless Dave has Found a Home

Ann Arbor is the kind of city that I consider to be tightly woven, where individuals know one another and care. However, the city is still big enough that you might not know everyone or be able to reach its social boundary on each and every side. Homeless Dave seems to have been able to stretch himself far enough to not only come in contact with the circumference of our city, but to nestle in every aspect of it. Dave has a sincere interest in our city. He takes the time to visit, report, support, converse and even teeter (or totter) with all of us.

I originally met Dave in light of my husband's involvement in the cycling community here in Ann Arbor. Dave would come out to his events, volunteer as well as broadcast the happenings. Dave would also pop up at art shows, council meetings, the streets of downtown and any where people of this city gather to create and promote. He shares his participation in The Ann Arbor Chronicle which describes itself as a "daily news site that reflects and embraces the energy, oddities, and character of our community."

Dave also notices and interviews select citizens of Ann Arbor by sharing a ride with them on his teeter totter. At Homeless Dave Teeter Talk. The interviews are casual and fun, which often involve a dialogue about the teeter totter itself.

I wanted to write this in honor of Dave. In response to all the time and energy Dave has spent connecting his city and shining light on its heroes, he too has become one. Thank you Homeless Dave for all your dedication and talent you have shared with us. You are a valuable token to Ann Arbor, and we are lucky that you call this city home.

Halloween

The season is changing now, time to pull out the winter coat if you haven't already. A fun place to consider taking the family is Wiard's. Events include country fair, hayrides and a haunted house. We go every year. Another event I would like to promote is through an organization that Ann Arbor Designs actually does creative work for. I have posted the flyer, but it is strategic race of sorts - but on bicycles! The race, Night of the Living Tread, is a yearly occurrence with this being its third annual appearance. Check jimmyrigged.com for more details.