2016 Rearview: A Few of My Favorite Things So Far
Silly sights and roadside delights from the first 6 months of 2016.
Category: Motorcycle
Just Love Everybody
What would it be like if people could fearlessly open their hearts to others? Do you know anyone like that – someone who radiates warmth and acceptance to everyone? Someone who never seems to have...
Discovering the Latent Magic in Everything
Sometimes when you’re riding along it is impossible to stop for photographs. Your mind is so wrapped up in the ride that there is no room for anything else. Other times, stopping becomes irresistible....
Time Flies When You’re Having Fun
During an after-dinner ride last week, I felt the stabbing pang of knowing that my child is no longer a little kid. No, she’s a bonafide young woman. Soon, Chloe will be piloting her...
Muddy Boots, Happy Face
My Sidi Adventure GORETEX boots are 4 years old. They are finally starting to show some evidence of wear that could affect their performance. Some of the stitching on the top of the foot...
So, Where Are You Headed?
This has to be one of the most common opening questions that people ask motorcycle riders.
Does Garlic Work on Evil Post-Roadtrip Spirits?
Hello, trip-hangover. Can’t say I’ve missed you. For the past couple weekends I’ve been off gallivanting and doing dual-sport rides. When I haven’t been actually riding, I’ve been thinking about riding and prepping to go away....
What I Learned From Watching Baby Birdies
Sometimes you’re scared to try something but you’ll be rewarded if you just take the leap.
Assorted Sunday Ride Photos – Massachusetts DualSporting
With no narrative thread I present for your perusal – assorted Sunday ride photos from last week.
Summer Goals: Ride More, Feel More, Write More – Be Free
Summer Goals: Ride More, Feel More, Write More – Be Free
I’m Glad You Like Your Favorite Brand – Now, Leave Me Alone
“You should have gotten INSERT MY FAVORITE BRAND.” “INSERT MY FAVORITE MODEL is amazing! Why didn’t you get that instead? It’s so much better.” Is there anything more annoying than telling an acquaintance you’ve...
Thoughts on Finding Purpose and Freedom
Thoughts on Finding Purpose and Freedom – What does this have to do with motorcycles? Maybe nothing. Maybe everything.
Ghost Ad in Chenoa, Illinois: Selz Royal Blue Shoes
While riding Historic Route 66 in Illinois, I tried to take a turn through the towns that seemed to pop up like an oasis after a stretch of nothin’ much. Often my ride would be...
Chasing the Curve of the Earth
How long have you been trying to see what’s beyond the curve of the Earth?
Your You and Someone Else’s You
If you’re anything like me you don’t feel very interesting. You feel like… you. Normal every day you. Your you is the one that washes dishes, walks the dog and sits on boring conference...
Lichtenstein’s Tokyo Brushstroke I & II
A brush with greatness What a wonderful surprise to see Roy Lichtenstein’s Tokyo Brushstroke sculptures outside of the Parish Art Museum. While on my way home from Montauk, I passed the Parrish Art Museum...
Simple Pleasures – Waving Grass in the Wind
On Sunday morning, as usual I was up hours before the rest of the house began to stir. When I walked out on to the back deck the air was surprisingly chilly for a...
Memory Keeping in Jeffersonville, NY
Sometimes when I’m doing something other than riding around looking at stuff and taking pictures – I wonder what riding around looking at stuff and taking pictures is really all about. Why are there...
