I’d been dreaming of rafting the Rogue River in Oregon for a long time, but always the logistics got in the way. Finally it was time to”just do this.” After stopping at The Grocery Outlet from Hell, my first glimpse
The Destination Is Not the Discovery
Set a direction, even an intended destination, but only as a guide for your movement. As soon as you have identified it, let go of the thought of what awaits you there. The Art is to return your attention to
That feeling
That feeling when you see the turn-off you thought you musta missed 6 miles ago, but you kept going ’cause you had to see what was around one more turn (repeatedly), and you’re pretty sure it’s ok because it looks
Ride your own ride
Last week I had the joy of meeting Jean in person. On the forum, Jean is warm, with a simple direct honesty, and she talks about how slowly she rides. In person, she’s warm, with a simple direct honesty, enormous
What stops you?
Getting ready for a big ride from Phoenix, AZ to Leakey, TX to meet friends from an online motorcycle-philosopher forum. I’ve been looking forward to this for months. Purposely had the Tiger delivered to Phoenix so it would be south
Fierce vulnerability
Riding a motorcycle is a kind of fierce vulnerability. Every time I get on the bike, or pass one of those highway signs that says “Click it or ticket,” I remember. There is no seat belt on a motorcycle. There