Hope -- it is there.

Never, ever give up on a single thing that is special- up, down, sideways; however you look at never give up hope.

Here is article written this week about why it is so important to talk- share - listen.

ALL GREAT things happen to those who never loose sight.

http://m.myaddiction.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.myaddiction.com%2Fshare%2Falcohol%2F1000-mile-journey-to-raise-awareness-for-alcoholism#2776

Reading--it does your body good

Reading books is a part of my life--as it is for many people across the world. However I fought the cause for years, and I lost out on the benefits. My teachers were right, my professors were right, my parents were right, my friends  were right. But, after college I never perused the habit of reading. 20 years of not reading did not hurt me at all, however over the last 3 years of diving right in, I have seen a change for the better. February 2010 I started, and now almost 200 books devoured  I see the difference. Read and read some
more--


http://www.reading.org/general/Publications/blog/BlogSinglePost/reading-today-online/2013/02/07/biker-jim-serger-jr.-raises-funds-for-international-reading-association


Thank you International Reading association for what you do, and how you continue to help so many. Keep it up.

Reading, as spoken by my little girl

My daughter is 8 years old and an avid reader--she has an excellent school and an excellent teacher, but she likes to read because she chooses to read.

She likes to read--in her words because......."I can learn more about dinosaurs"
........"I can gather more facts".....

Books she loves to read........... Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Snakes, Alligators and Crocodiles, 39 Clues and Lizards.

Why do like dinosaur books?......."I enjoy dinosaurs because my art teacher got me into it"

The POWER of reading

“There is more treasure in books than in all the pirates' loot on Treasure Island and best of all, you can enjoy these riches every day of your life.”

― Walt Disney Company

I really enjoy reading--I enjoy it day in and day out. But, in order for me to enjoy it and get out of it what I put in it, I must find a reading spot that is comfortable for me to read--I can not read in a cozy chair, I fall asleep. I cannot read in bed, once again I fall asleep. I have to sit at the dinning room table and read. There my mind is in the book, and not nodding off to sleep. Reading is an enjoyment we can do any time, any place--the key is to find yours. Find your spot; back porch, front swing, kitchen table. JUST READ, it will take you places you never thought you could go. The amazon jungle, Mars, the White House, Gettysburg, any where and any time we will be taken into thought, dreams, science--and if we can be taken there, where do you think kids will be taken? Read, Read and Read some more--1 book a week equals 52 books a year, take up the challenge. Start today.

Go The Distance

My dad and I at the University of Cincinnati book store during holiday open house. Very good to back on campus for both of us. Both he and I were very honored to be asked to be one of the authors invited to attend.
www.jimserger.com

Half time--- at Maic game.

Big huge thanks goes out to the Orlando Magic--They had us down on the court at half time.

1000 miles plus on a  bicycle from Carmel, Indiana to Orlando, Florida was sure worth it.

We raised close to 4,000 dollars in donations, but more importantly we were able to raise awareness

for suicide, addictions, cancer and literacy.

OUR ride is over, the mission though is still going on. We still need to educate ourselves and others on these topics, it must never stop--thanks for all the support and cheers-- Jim Serger Jr.

Orlando

Great night at the Magic game.
What a way to finish the trip.