When I sit down to engage in this little annual life review exercise each year, I never know where … [Read More...] about Fifty-one: The Messy Middle
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Val the Motorcyclist
Motorcycling is pure bliss. Stories, philosophy, gear.

Throttle Therapy is Real
I know all my rider friends out there are thinking "Well, duh!" at the title of this post. But humor … [Read More...] about Throttle Therapy is Real

PT Pep Talk
Yesterday I finished yet another round of injury management. My new doc in Silver City is beginning … [Read More...] about PT Pep Talk

Introducing the Manor
"The Manor?" you ask with a puzzled look on your face. Well friends, that's what we call our … [Read More...] about Introducing the Manor
Val the Traveler
By motorcycle and car, with family and solo, I’ve camped and explored all over North America.

The Campsite Ornament
I put my BMW MOA mileage contest forms in the mail a few days ago. I almost didn't send them in at … [Read More...] about The Campsite Ornament

The Baja Break
How do full-timers take a vacation? We were about to find out. A vacation by definition is a change … [Read More...] about The Baja Break

The Pandemic Project
Leave it to my Tremont photography family to provide the photographic inspiration kindling I so … [Read More...] about The Pandemic Project

The 300-mile Cherry Ride
Motorcyclists will find any excuse to ride. Not that we need an excuse but it adds to the fun. As is … [Read More...] about The 300-mile Cherry Ride
Val the Photographer
Nature, travel, history — it’s all fair game for me.
Life

Fifty: Leaning Into Life
Well looky there. I'm fifty. Birthdays with zeroes in them make you do a double take, don't they? … [Read More...] about Fifty: Leaning Into Life
Outdoors

Skills Entropy
I pulled into the campsite completely stoked. We'd scored a fabulous site on a busy holiday weekend. … [Read More...] about Skills Entropy
Abode

Reconstruction
Sometimes life is like being on a hamster wheel. You may be racing as hard as you can but the world … [Read More...] about Reconstruction