Val’s Top 10 Posts of 2019

Val’s Top 10 Posts of 2019

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This year was not a particularly prolific one on the blog as I took on other projects and tried to unravel the mess I made of things here on New Year’s Day. Even with the dip in my personal productivity here, there were posts that seemed to resonat with y’all.

So in case you missed them, here’s your chance to catch up as we close out the decade. Seriously, the decade! Yikes!

#10 – Vignettes of Cuba

The first post in my Cuba series. Visiting Cuba has been my dear man’s dream for over 20 years. And we finally got a small taste as a birthday celebration for him back in February.

havana cuba - val in real life

#9 – What Motorcyclists Want You to Know – Part 3

Another episode in my quest to help non-riders understand what we face out there on the road. We’re all in this together and understanding the unique challenges of motorcyclists helps everyone get home safely.

What motorcyclists want you to know part three - val in real life

#8 – My Best Photographs of 2018

My annual recap of my previous year’s work. Of course this means the 2019 version is just around the corner.

2018 best photographs - val in real life

#7 – Firsts and Lasts

Looking back to my New Year’s Day post has me feeling a bit misty about all the firsts and lasts I’ve had in 2019. I can’t possibly resolve all of the swirly thoughts about the year here but this post captures how I think about them.

firsts and lasts - val in real life

#6 – Stop the Bleed

Thank you for taking first aid and safety seriously enough to read a post I consider to be one of my most important. It really falls into the “don’t be a victim” category. There are so many ways we as laypeople can help ourselves and others handle our own crises until trained professionals arrive. This training is a big part of that.

tourniquet - val in real life

#5 – Doing Things That Scare Me

Apparently you enjoy my life terrors. I’m not sure if that’s commiseration or “Hey, let’s see what shit Val’s gotten herself into now!” but thanks for your support. 🙂

young val featured image - val in real life

#4 – Magic in a 1928 Ford Tri-Motor Airplane

Flying in a 90-year-old airplane is both terrifying and exhilarating. I highly recommend it.

magic in a 1929 ford tri-motor airplane - val in real life

#3 – Progress is Messy

Who knew my tales of fumbling through life would be so interesting. I wish I could say things are resolved but I’m still deep in the process of cleaning up the mess.

progress is messy - val in real life

#2 – Overcoming GS Block

Bike choice is a very personal and often complex decision, especially for women. But boy howdy do I love this motorcycle.

bmw r1200gs - val in real life

#1 – The Wisdom of Walt

It seems my chat with Walt Fulton won the year. I’m good with that. I have nothing but admiration and respect for Walt. He’s a perceptive, considerate person who is supremely knowledgeable about the industry.

walt fulton - val in real life

Thanks for following along again in 2019. Let’s see what I can get into in 2020, shall we?

Adventure on, friends!

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