My children. Family. Friends. Sunny days that I can ride. My health. Music. Conversations. Rainy days that I can go walking in. Any child’s laughter. Surprises (giving and receiving). Sunshine on a cold day. Swimming on a hot day. Books. Literacy. [...]
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I am and I am not fishing for comments… sorta
What I do want to know is – are you reading my story? What do you think of it? I have tried begging, cajoling… and otherwise fished for commentary on it… good, bad or otherwise and there has been nothing from you guys.
I can’t [...]
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There are now 3!! new chapters for your reading enjoyment. I guess there is a muse here-abouts keeping me at work on this story. The post below has the linkage you need to go read or you can always find the link in my blogroll. Muah!!
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I have been busy, as I am sure all of you have as well. It is hard to believe that this long weekend is almost over! We did a lot of cooking and took it and ourselves to my step-daughters house to share with the rest of the family. It is the first time we [...]
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Well, I have talked about it in passing. I have mentioned it. I have dropped hints. Today, I am going to introduce you to the Patriot Guard Riders and the emotions that we feel when we ride on a mission.
First, I could copy and paste the mission statement for you [...]
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On a beautiful Monday morning I got to ride my motorcycle so that I could stand in a line holding a flag with some of the greatest people I have ever met.
I got to honor those that were willing to give everything (like my grandfather) so that America could stay free.
I got to meet Kicker [...]
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Beautiful entrance
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but still weird as shit. He has stopped eating with us… as if our food is no longer good enough. He speaks most times only when spoken to, but at least he is civil. He is trying to sell off some of his things, but not having much luck.
He drives us nuts with silly things. [...]
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Every time I get on my motorcycle I remember one major event in my joining the biker community. You see, I have wanted a motorcycle for decades. I was raised by my mother in a single parent home, and she wasn’t about to let her son do anything dangerous like ride a motorcycle, [...]
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Me and my big stupid ass heart. I know the man is going to be sorta homeless… and that won out in the end, sorta.
We went to court as directed. Sat and listened to the judge tell us how he hates Thursdays because it is the day he has to put someone out of their [...]
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