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A warm Minnesota October day, a woodland trail, and friends who make it easy to be yourself. Chick wasn't looking for a major life lesson. She just found a few moments of peace, and sometimes those are plenty.

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A Walk In The Park
It was an absolutely gorgeous day for October in Minnesota yesterday. Not a regular occurrence in October here and with winter approaching, it’s all the more precious. I met some friends for lunch at…
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October 9, 2026 at 3:40 PM
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Alice takes on Should I Try to Work It Out? with a review that is equal parts reflection, frustration, humor, and hard-earned perspective. What does the book get right, and where does it miss the mark? Read her take: www.clearviewworks.org/post/249a20261007 #ClearviewWorks #BookReview #Relationships
Should I Try to Work it Out?
Should I Try to Work it Out? by Alan J. Hawkins, Tamara A. Fackrell, and Steven M. Harris. Book Review written by Alice (aka: Lalenya)First, off team is working on a book club idea which I think is…
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October 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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What you see isn’t always what you get. A quiet night by the lake turns into strange lights, possible visitors in the woods, and one very ordinary explanation. Chick reflects on how perception can shape reality.
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WYSIWYG
Pronounced wizzywig… What You See Is What You Get…This is an acronym I learned from programmers I worked with back in the day. The reason it is the title of this blog is because last weekend I…
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October 5, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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Some days are for building. Some are for tearing out what no longer serves us. Some are for resting. None are wasted. Kevin reflects on why all three matter, even when life refuses to hand them to us in a neat order.

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The Days
There is so much going on in life at any given time. Jobs, family, friends, challenges, plans, last minute changes. It all stacks up. What do I focus on, where do I put my energy. It’s often…
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October 2, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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Sometimes a dream doesn’t disappear, it just changes shape. Chick shares how a painful thumb, a hard decision, and one very practical truck are reshaping the 50-state ride without changing the mission behind it. www.clearviewworks.org/post/246c20260930 #ClearviewWorks #KeepGoing #MotorcycleLife
The Fire Just Got Hotter
A lot has happened over the last week. As I was approaching my appointment with the hand specialist for my thumb, I started assessing the state of my hand and observing closely what was happening so…
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September 30, 2026 at 6:47 PM
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Bariatric surgery has brought big changes for Jen and Pete, from protein shakes and tiny sips of water to surprisingly meaningful wins. Jen shares how healing physically has opened the door to healing in other ways, too.
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Bariatric Surgery for Media
Pete and I just had bariatric surgery (for weight loss) a couple weeks ago. It was, and still is, an interesting journey. Since Pete and I had surgery on the same day, with the same surgeon, back to…
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September 28, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Telling your story can bring freedom, but also guilt, grief, and the pain of knowing truth may hurt people you still love. Alice writes about survival, accountability, healing, and choosing to keep moving forward.
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The Worst Part…
The worst part of telling your story as a survivor would have to be holding the guilt of hurting people you love, regardless of what they have done to you.Knowing there is a cause and effect for…
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September 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Sometimes moving forward means letting go of more than stuff. Chick is back, reflecting on a garage sale that became a goodbye to one chapter and a leap toward the next. Fear, grief, hope, and one choice: keep going.
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I’m baaack…
It’s been awhile since I posted. The longest break I’ve had since we started this whole thing. Many thanks to Alice and Kevin for stepping in and giving me the time and energy to get through the…
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September 18, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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Alice writes from a raw place about family history, trauma, anger, identity, and the exhausting work of healing. This is not a tidy story, but an honest look at what it means to keep choosing yourself after years of pain. www.clearviewworks.org/post/239a20260914 #ClearviewWorks #Healing #Recovery
I Despised Becoming a Woman
So, Chick is running a garage sale to help raise funds for the 50 state Bike ride. I am writing in her place. Which, lucky readers I am in a spicy mood today. Been sitting with a lot as more history…
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September 14, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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As the seasons change, so do our routines and priorities. Alice shares what “business mode” looks like when the road ahead demands preparation, harder boundaries, and remembering that even a busy mind needs rest. www.clearviewworks.org/post/238a20260911 #ClearviewWorks #SelfCare #MentalHealth
Quiet Time
I am unsure what to write about, so I suppose the state I am in is the best place to start.I can feel the season turning, and a type of nesting happening. Naturally. I know I’ll be inside, and there…
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September 11, 2026 at 3:23 PM
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Eight months sounds like plenty of time, until you start planning a 50-state motorcycle ride. Routes, weather, farm stays, timing and unknowns all have to fit neatly together before Chick and Alice can roll out.

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Ride Ahead
The 50-state ride is about eight months away at this point. A lot of work has been put into all of it, and work continues to get everything lined up and ready for Alice and Chick to hit the road on…
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September 9, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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Carol's hand isn't quite up to the task today, not after pushing herself a little too far. Just something a little short and sweet from Carol. Gotta remember to take of yourself when you're out and about.

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Short and Sweet…
That’s this post. That fight with my right hand last week just collided with my fight a few weeks previous to that with accepting that age [has] impacted both my physical and mental capabilities…it’s…
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September 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Sometimes the smallest reminders carry more weight than we expect. Kevin reflects on the Post-its and little notes that help keep a busy life organized, and what can happen when those reminders start piling up. www.clearviewworks.org/post/notes-to-self #ClearviewWorks #SelfReflection #Healing
Notes to self
Notes, little reminders through out your day and life that are often there to help you. I for one use a lot of notes through out my day. I go through a stack of post its about once every 2 weeks. Part...
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September 4, 2026 at 2:57 PM
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Have you ever tried to change one small habit and discovered your body had other ideas? Chick’s aching throttle hand turned into a literal fight with muscle memory, and a reminder that lasting change takes conscious work.
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Have You Ever Fought Your Right Arm?
I did. It was a really interesting experience, so I gotta tell you all about it.I’ve mentioned many times the time I spend playing my game on my tablet and how therapeutic it is for me. Using my best…
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September 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Silence can feel easier when people do not understand your story, but acceptance does not have to mean staying quiet. Alice writes about exulansis, survival, and finding the people who truly hear you at last.
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EXULANSIS
FUCK EXULANSIS!! HEAL OUT LOUD!!!Exulansis is the tendency to stop talking about a personal experience because other people cannot relate to it.Coined by John Koenig in The Dictionary of Obscure…
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August 31, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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What can we inherit from generations before us, and what belongs to our own story? Jen takes on It Didn't Start With You, wrestling with ideas about trauma, healing, family, and responsibility without giving the verdict. www.clearviewworks.org/post/232j20260828
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It Didn't Start With You
This link is an affiliate link, which means Clearview Works gets a little bit of money for every purchase made through our link. I listened to the audiobook version and did not do any of the…
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August 28, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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A diagnosis can explain a pattern without becoming an identity. Chick reflects on depression, anxiety, ADHD, aging, medication, and the ongoing work of changing how we respond to life. Her journey, her perspective.
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Diagnosis
Let me get this out of the way, straight off. What you’re about to read here are my personal rumination’s while replaying various conversations with friends and/or family in my mind. These thoughts…
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August 26, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Alice calls 2026 a year of “Full Circles.” In “Farewell,” she reflects on becoming a student instead of a victim, carrying the lessons forward, and choosing loyalty to self, discernment, love, and freedom of spirit.
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Farewell
If I could name the year of 2026 I would name it “Full Circle’s”.I have stated many times in previous blogs that everything is connected.Well, this is where I am at today. . .My new way of thinking .…
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August 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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After months of packing and repacking for one trip after another, Chick realizes the routine goes deeper than luggage. Life asks us to sort through experiences too, keeping what helps us grow and leaving the rest behind.
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Packing, Unpacking, Repacking…Repeat…
I’ve been doing a lot of it over the last two months:5 Motorcycle Trips, 1 Fishing/Camping Trip and 1 Trip to Mom’s in my truckI swear some times, I’ve met myself coming and going.So, I’ve been home…
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August 21, 2026 at 3:14 PM
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The closer Ready, Set, Go Day gets, Alice notices the little luxuries she’ll leave behind, from her robe and daily showers to her own bed and time with family. Chasing a dream means sacrifice and gratitude for what we have
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Luxuries
As the Ready, Set, Go Day moves closer, preparation takes on a more intense role in our day-to-day lives. We have done many trips, ridden many miles, gone through the trials of trial runs, done over…
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August 19, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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Apparently Chick drinks water now. She’s also eating vegetables, working on farms and taking motorcycle trips. Alice’s tough love may have bruised the ego, but it helped wake the Wild Child back up and get her moving again. www.clearviewworks.org/post/227c20260816 #ClearviewWorks #Growth #TwoWheels
August 17, 2026 at 3:12 PM
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Why do we keep going when the work is hard? Why try something different? Kevin looks at the questions behind Clearview Works, the purpose that keeps the team moving forward, and why helping people heal is worth the effort. www.clearviewworks.org/post/226k20260814
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Wh”Y”
Today’s blog is brought to you by the letter wh“Y”.Wh”y” are you doing this?Wh”y” do it differently?WH”y” keep going?Wh”y” is this important?There are a lot of “whys” in life. People always…
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August 14, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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Everyone gets angry. Sometimes you need to cry, curse, write it out, or throw an emotional fit. Alice looks back at a moment after surgery and the lesson that survived it: feel it, choose your battles, and don’t quit.

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Throw Your Fit, Just Don’t Quit
Throw Your Fit, Just don’t QuitDecember 2025I love those moments in time where you find yourself giving advice and in that very moment you realize the words coming out of your mouth are exactly what…
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August 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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After years of adventures, Chick may be retiring Tripp following engine trouble on the ride home. Riding Scarlett revealed a lighter, easier, and more comfortable path forward. Meet the Silver Tongued Devil now.
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Goodbye Tripp
It is with sorrow that I announce the demise of Tripp.Tripp has served me well over the years, and we had so many good times together on the road, but it’s time to say goodbye.Two hours into our…
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July 27, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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Jen takes us on a quick tour of the book, "And How Does That Make You Feel? Everything You (N)ever Wanted to Know About Therapy" A book from the perspective of the therapist.

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And How Does That Make You Feel?
The links in this blog post are affiliate links, so if you decide to purchase this book from Bookshop.org using our link, Clearview Works gets a little bit of the profit. I just finished listening to ...
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July 13, 2026 at 3:58 PM