My friend, JB, a local motorcop, has been training me and helping me to prepare for my upcoming long motorcycle ride in Utah. He has been meeting me at the police riding range and putting me through the paces. I appreciate what he is doing for me, as I am noticing that my skills are improving.
Yesterday, the “pinnacle” of the training was…
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Regular readers of this blog are aware that I had a crash last May whilst commuting on my Harley to work. I had become accustomed to arriving at my office by 0530, sometimes earlier. And my commute to work was almost always in the dark. That was among the reasons of the cause of my crash — cage drivers can’t see motorcycles in broad daylight, so why would I expect a cage driver to see me in the dark? (Even though my bike is extremely well-lit!)
My Spouse asked me …
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This post is written for a long-time follower of this blog who wrote to me recently to ask about my perspective of being a man who wears boots exclusively, even during the summer when it is quite warm, and being surrounded by flip-flop wearing yuppies who know no better…
Well, let’s say, “surrounded by flip-flop wearing yuppies who wear those things.” Okay, here goes…
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I had a spectacular ride with my cousin on Saturday — some 200+ miles (322+ km) of smiles and only one (count ’em) U-turn! The sun was bright and the Maryland sweet corn was as high as…
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As I am planning for a Crazy-Awesome adventure with my buddy “S”, riding Harleys through the The Mighty 5 Great National Parks of Southern Utah (Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon and Zion), and also being quite the preparedness planner, I have thought through our plans, including the riding gear and boots. Wanna know what “S” and I are planning?
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Today, July 4, is the date we choose to celebrate as “Independence Day” here in the USA. It is the correct reference to the day, but not quite the actual date. Huh?
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There has been much in the news about how the United States has fallen into exceptionally low regard on the international stage due to the damage from 45’s failures to act responsibly, pulling out of the Paris climate accord, bullying and nasty reputation, as well as the loons with which he has surrounded himself.
The crap going on as a result is a direct conflict and assault to my beliefs and patriotism.
I grew up to be a patriotic citizen and truly believe in the founding principles of what my country was founded on, and the words inscribed…
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