“There are two types of change: the change we choose and the change that chooses us.”~Linda Ellerbee American journalist, author, news reporter, and news anchor Linda Ellerbee was born on this day in 1944.
Author: JJ Shaun
The Long Ride Home: Sturgis 2022
(C) 2013, JJ Shaun Like most other days, today began with a cup of coffee, the news, and a bit to eat. After the caffeine hit, we packed up the bikes and headed south towards home. We got an early (for us) start to the day and managed to get sucked into the usual time … Continue reading The Long Ride Home: Sturgis 2022
Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 98
This week, we’ve been getting some much-needed wind therapy in South Dakota. I had my computer with me to keep an eye on my email, just in case something happened. While we’re away, I’ll leave you some pictures of our site preparation. (C) 2022, JJ ShaunGetting ready to construct ... (C) 2022, JJ ShaunWhile we … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 98
Day 6: Sturgis 2022
(C) 2013, JJ Shaun Today was relatively quiet. We took a short ride up to Hill City and walked up and down Main Street. We were looking for Rally shirts for the family. We had a light meal at the Bumpin’ Buffalo Bar and Grill before riding the Old Hill City Road into Keystone. (C) … Continue reading Day 6: Sturgis 2022
Random Quote for August 13, 2022
“Now all we need is to continue to speak the truth fearlessly, and we shall add to our number those who will turn the scale to the side of equal and full justice in all things.”~Lucy Stone U.S. orator, abolitionist, and suffragist, and vocal advocate and organizer promoting rights for women Lucy Stone was born … Continue reading Random Quote for August 13, 2022
Days 4 and 5: Sturgis 2022
(C) 2013, JJ Shaun The temperatures were predicted to climb into the triple digits on Thursday, so we decided to run errands instead of riding. My chore was to get my light bulbs replaced and the cooling system checked on my bike. I feel like she’s been running hotter than she should (not into the … Continue reading Days 4 and 5: Sturgis 2022
Random Quote for August 12, 2022
“Love cannot live where there is no trust.”~Edith Hamilton American educator and internationally known author Edith Hamilton was born on this day in 1867.
Random Quote for August 11, 2022
“The mistake we make, is when we seek to be beloved, instead of loving.”~Charlotte Mary Yonge English novelist Charlotte Mary Yonge was born on this day in 1823.
Days 2 and 3: Sturgis 2022
(C) 2013, JJ Shaun We’ve been running our butts off the last couple of days. On Tuesday, we rode to Sturgis to get the missing vest patches. I only needed a couple of the “I Rode Mine” year patches, but First Reader needed a lot more than I did. We headed back to Black Hills … Continue reading Days 2 and 3: Sturgis 2022
Listen to the Wind
Lyryk Starsong might be young, but she has seen and experienced more life than many half-elves her age. Her advantage is the magic of her music, although sometimes a little validation helps her trust it more every day. In this excerpt, Lyryk stops for the night at the hut of a weather witch who warns … Continue reading Listen to the Wind
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