A Beautiful Morning
I’ve been quite busy over the past couple of weeks — if you’ve read my past two pieces, you know why. If you read the one before that, you’ll see… Read more »
Air Travel in the “Modern” Age
A little over 40 years ago (June of 1983, to be exact), I boarded a plane in St. Louis, Missouri for this little airbase in Korea. It was a memorable… Read more »
Saturday Random: Okinawa Edition
I guess I just couldn’t stay away. But I hope no one gets any ideas. It’s hot and humid here, and I’m sure would take a little getting used to…. Read more »
Saturday 76: BIG! STONE! FACE! The Long Way (II)
I was peddling along this morning, about an hour and a half into what I knew would be about a seven hour ride, and for some reason I thought about… Read more »
The Beatles’ Secret Weapon?
Some months ago I wrote about my favorite Beatles song, along with a short commentary saying how good a drummer Ringo Starr really was. When I listened to them 50… Read more »
Disorienting: “Concatenation”
I enjoy collecting odd words sometimes. Years ago, we made it a kind of game in the office. Anyone who discovered a new word would bring it into the office… Read more »
Holiday Edition: More Like It
Saturday was a beast when it came to riding. Took me two days to recover adequately. Also made me resolve to not be out any later than I have to… Read more »
Confronted…and Comforted
I’m confronted with death this morning. What an awful way to start a piece. But it’s early, and I’m at my best in the early morning hours of the day…. Read more »
Saturday 67: The Beautiful Descent
Let’s get this out of the way right away — the ride today was far from pleasant. It ended with such heat and humidity, it reminded me why I prefer… Read more »
A long time ago…
What does one do when one is so bored? One starts with Episode IV: A New Hope and works on from there. It’s not like I’m going to watch the… Read more »