“Nice Bike” is going out of your way to let people know that who they are and what they do matters.
It’s saying something positive to someone, instead of just thinking about it. It’s noticing others’ contributions. It’s listening. It’s taking action. It’s connecting genuinely with those around you. “Hey, Nice Bike!”
NICE BIKE IS SUPPORTED BY THREE ACTIONS:
Homemade Italian: Honoring Nonna’s Cooking
The best dishes, from recipes handed down generation to generation, are served randomly throughout the week. The food is authentic Italian, full-flavored and made with love (and without a microwave). The grandmothers relish their time with the staff and customers.
Staying Connected with Older Parents in a Nursing Home
"Your message was so timely as I visited my husband's dad in a care center over the last two years."
A Sweet Christmas Story
Finding a quiet spot at the New York LaGuardia airport before an afternoon flight home to Minneapolis on December 23rd can be a difficult task. However, after searching for twenty minutes, our 23-year-old daughter, Kate [...]
“He Cut Me Off”
After reading my book, Nice Bike: Making Meaningful Connections on the Road of Life, George Kremer sent me the following: Last summer, driving on University Avenue in St. Paul, a guy in a shiny big [...]
Jiffy Lube Guy
It’s become an ongoing pet peeve of mine. Not a big deal, just annoying. It happens every time I get my car’s oil changed at my local Jiffy Lube. Since I use synthetic oil, my [...]
Better Than Applause
. . . Cynthia went on to share something about each person’s hobbies, their family, their service in the community – something unique about each and every person. Her comments were specific, interesting and very complimentary. No notes. It was all from the head and from the heart.