Finding Forgiveness in the California Desert
It was cold when I left the town of Brawley. The sun was just starting to make its way up the eastern sky. The dusky morning blanketed the horizon in a gray-blue haze. The...
Category: Motorcycle
We Are All Just Little Seeds
With the sunset closing in on Salvation Mountain, I continued south along the Salton Sea to the closest town with a chain hotel in it. Google Maps said that was the Best Western in...
Love Wins and Other Streetart Wisdom
What someone chooses to say publicly in paint fascinates me. I feel similarly about bumper stickers. You might only have one shot at getting the attention of someone’s eyeballs and this is what you want them...
KTM 990 Adventure on a Summer Saturday Ride
Some days motorcycle photos are good for what ails ya, aren’t they? They’ll put a smile on your face when the turkeys getcha down. These pics were taken over the summer when my hubs...
Throwback Thursday: An Old Roadtrip Photo from Niagara Falls
Since it’s Throwback Thursday on many social channels, this photo I shared to Instagram seemed like a good fit today. I’d precariously packed my tent, sleeping bag and too much stuff to actually be...
Feeling the Glory Of Salvation Mountain
For a few days now, I’ve struggled with how to describe my experience visiting Salvation Mountain. I keep coming up short. I am unable to pinpoint the feelings that overwhelmed me there with my cliché...
Road Trip Bucket List: Visiting the Cabazon Dinosaurs
There is no doubt about it. My introduction to the Cabazon Dinosaurs was through watching Pee Wee’s Big Adventure a million times in Junior High. I loved that movie. So in December of 2016...
The World Famous International Banana Museum
Friends, did you know that there was an International Banana Museum? “A what?” you might ask. But I assure you that yes, you heard me right. International. Banana. Museum. A museum stuffed to the...
You’re Out of Control – Might As Well Enjoy It
A couple of weeks ago, I read an article in the New York Times by Christopher Mele titled Pushing That Crosswalk Button May Make You Feel Better, but …. The article rattles off a...
Fly and Ride: Renting a Tiger 800 for 8 Days in California
Two days after Christmas, I left cold New York for chilly California. If you aren’t familiar with California, you might assume a few things: It never rains there It’s always warm Both of those...
Roadtripping: I’ve Got a Bad Case of the Hurry-Hurries
When I first set off on a roadtrip, I’m overcome with excitement. It isn’t unusual that I will make “mistakes” right out of the gate as a result. I’ll forget to plug in, turn...
Roadtripping: Fantasy Versus Reality
In preparation for a trip, I might not create a strict timetable or map out a route, but I do find myself engaged in rapturous, absurd fantasies. These fantasies involve who I’ll see, where...
Happy New Year, Friends
Welcome to 2017, friends. I hope that your holiday season was fun, that you had some time off of work, ate, drank and enjoyed your loved ones. Add to that the hope that you’ve...
Merry Christmas, Friends
Wishing you and yours a day of peace and love. Some cookies and a beer or two probably wouldn’t hurt either 🙂
Motorcycle Pics – My Instagram Best 9 of 2016
According to the great oracle 2016 Best Nine which tallies comments, likes and whatnot, these were the “best” 9 photos that I posted to Instagram in 2016. Not sure I agree but admittedly I...
Motorcyclist Holiday Gift Idea: Antihero Art – Signed Prints
Each year I read posts in which online retailers and moto magazines list off a bunch of (the same old) holiday gift ideas that every motorcyclist needs. And every year I read posts about...
The Life Your Blog Lives Without You
“…Others’ photos are a way to understand and appreciate how THEY see the world.” -Ry @TwoWheelsToThere.com One of the most fascinating aspects of keeping a blog isn’t necessarily the act of writing it –...
The Last Generation to Look Out the Car Window
Are we 40-somethings the last generation of kids to sit and look out the car window? Will we be the last backseat-sitters to watch the world pass by – miles and hours at a...
Sunday Afternoon in the Shadow of the Tunkhannock Viaduct
Exactly one year ago today, I set off from Long Island on Sunday morning with a bug in my ear to see a concrete railroad bridge in northeastern Pennsylvania. It’s called the Tunkhannock Viaduct...
Travel Inspiration in a Cup o’ Coffee
You never know where you’ll find inspiration to get out and see good stuff! 🙂 The Blue Whale Route 66 Catoosa, Oklahoma The Gemini Giant Route 66 Wilmington, Illinois Tall Paul Route 66 Atlanta,...
