I put my BMW MOA mileage contest forms in the mail a few days ago. I almost didn't send them in at all. My riding mileage for the 2020–2021 contest season is abysmal. Embarrassing even. In a … [Read more...] about The Campsite Ornament
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Skills Entropy
I pulled into the campsite completely stoked. We'd scored a fabulous site on a busy holiday weekend. It was my first camping trip with George in years. In fact, it was our first-ever camping trip with … [Read more...] about Skills Entropy
April Escape: The Western Sierra
I awoke reluctantly, submerged in pure white linens and the cushy softness of hotel pillows. I was wrapped in comfort. My eyes took in the dim light as my brain tried to recollect where I was. After … [Read more...] about April Escape: The Western Sierra
April Escape: The Solo Ride
I did it! I was off on my first solo motorcycle trip in over two years. I thought my grin would split my helmet in half as I turned onto Highway 50 from my neighborhood. Relief was a small part of the … [Read more...] about April Escape: The Solo Ride
The Most You
What are you doing when you feel the most you? I mean utterly and entirely YOU—completely fulfilled, content, and exhilarated all at the same time? What are you doing when you think you couldn't … [Read more...] about The Most You
A Beginner’s Guide to Death Valley
In recent years, I’ve had the good fortune to explore Death Valley National Park in a variety of ways: by camping and hiking, motorcycle travel, family travel, a photography workshop, and 4x4 … [Read more...] about A Beginner’s Guide to Death Valley