2015 In the Rearview Mirror
2015 proved to be a year with dramatic highs and lows. But when all is said and done, I’m here on the last day of the year, closing it out with hope and possibility...
Yearly Archive: 2015
Turning Wishes Into Wheels
At the tail end of the summer of 2015, I had a bug in my ear about buying a KTM 690 Enduro. The obsession could have been the result of one too many pints of...
If That’s Tall Paul, This Must Be Atlanta
After spending the night in Springfield, Illinois, I set off north on Route 66. My goal for the day was to see the Gemini Giant. But, between Springfield and Wilmington, there were a lot of...
The Gemini Giant Muffler Man of Wilmington, Illinois
The Gemini Giant stands sentinel on Route 66 in the town of Wilmington, Illinois. For as long as I can remember being aware of muffler men, he has captured my imagination as being special. Is...
You’re Braver Than You Think
Recently I finished reading the book, Wild by Cheryl Strayed. On the surface, the book is about her solo hiking the Pacific Coast Trail, but the themes woven throughout the story transcend that. The...
Photo: Alpine Pass Travel Stickers
During our trip through the Alps in September, we tried to stop on every pass to pick up a souvenir sticker. They’re such nice mementos of a trip.
Hope, Luck and a Glorious Sunrise
No one is born knowing how to do everything. No, each little baby that rolls off the assembly line and hurtles down the chute is just like you. They don’t know anything about anything...
The Spooky Science of Us
About 2 weeks ago, I’d read an article about how physicists have detected that more than 2 particles show signs of being entangled. Spooky quantum connection quantified for multiple particles. Granted, I only understand...
Eavesdropping at the Diner – Unrequited Love Edition
Eavesdropping in the diner. (Again) A man sitting at the counter just said to the waitress: “I come here everyday just to see you. Makes my day.” She didn’t respond with any warmth that...
Saturday Ride: Making Friends and Feelin’ Fine
On Saturday morning I woke up with the feeling that I was being visited by infinite possibility. It’s been a while since that’s been around. I’d missed it. In addition to feeling generally great, can...
Thanks, Friends
It isn’t a secret that I’m camera shy. It makes me feel incredibly vulnerable to not only be seen but to have to speak as well. One of the things I want to work...
The Unspoken Bond of Motorcyclists
Often I feel that there is some invisible thread that binds some people who ride motorcycles. It’s not the motorcycle itself though, it is something just beyond it. Perhaps the motorcycle is simply a signal,...
Truth, Forgiveness and Freedom Behind Bars
Following my meltdown on Sunday morning, I did the only thing I know to do when nothing makes sense. I ran away. I got on my bike and went for a ride. Like a...
I Am a Haunted Person
This post has zero motorcycle content so if you’re here for that, close up the browser and move on. If you’re in my day-to-day life don’t confront me about this because I am incapable...
Desperately Seeking Wind Therapy
Since I’d been awake from about 4:30am on Thursday morning, by the time Friday night rolled around my brain and my body said, “enough.” I went to bed around 10:30 and managed to stay there...
Deciding the Path of my Journey
It’s the dark hours of Friday morning and I’ve been up all night again. Sometimes I have so much swirling around in my brain that it won’t let me sleep. These times can...
Thoughts From My Morning Commute
Do you ever feel like it’s you who turns out the streetlights in the morning? Often when I approach one of the lamps on the Expressway, it turns off just before I pass under it....
Daydreaming of Fireflies
A sunset in warmer days Lately I’ve been visited by the idea of fireflies. Like a broken record, the word coupled with the image of a child standing in the grass at dusk comes over and...
Never, Never Go To The Diner With a Murderous Gas Station Attendant
When I was a girl of about 18, I used to stop to fill up my car at the same full-service gas station often. Over time, it seemed that the guy who worked the...
Happy Thanksgiving: Yep, It’s A Turkey Riding A Chopper
Happy Thanksgiving, friends. Wishing you a happy day with your loved ones. Watch out for the turkeys on the road!
