Veggin’ Out with Art Cars and Roadside Attractions
When Kathy posted her list of February blogging prompts and I read “vegetable” as one of them? I thought that was rad. But not too rad. You know, radish. Not really what I would...
A Motorcycle Farkle Guaranteed to Add Extra Horsepower
A Motorcycle Farkle Guaranteed to Add Extra Horsepower
Fuzzygalore.com – A Motorcycle Blog For Weirdos
Writing my blog has been an on-going learning experience. Like me, what I write about has evolved over time. People who read it back in the stone age might not like what it has become...
Coming to Terms With Long Highway Rides
When the calendar page rolls from December in to January, there is a sparkle of wonder about what the year will bring. With motorcycling being such an important part of my life, where I...
Motorcycle Travel Packing – Some Odds and Ends
When I’m roadtripping on the bike, I do my best to pack lightly with regard to clothing. I try to pack things that are easily re-wearable, wrinkle resistant and fast drying. Fast drying is...
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...
Planting Road Trip Ideas for 2017
In 2016, I was able to chase down several tickling daydreams that ran loose in my mind. Little did I know when the calendar turned over that not only would I see the Blue Whale...
The Giant Beetle Spider of North Palm Springs
There aren’t many people that I know who love spiders. But I have a peculiar fascination with big spiders like tarantulas and the giant huntsman. Not that I want one on me – I just...
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...
I Met A Man On The Salton Sea
While I was heading south along the shore of southern California’s Salton Sea, I saw a familiar shape casting a shadow across a parking lot. I’m sure my eyes must’ve swirled with stars as...
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...