First Reader and I spent the last couple of weeks on the road. We traveled to Central California to attend my 😳 50th high school reunion. Because I prefer to drive across our beautiful country, we packed the car, picked up a friend (and former classmate) on the way out of Colorado, and hit the … Continue reading Revisiting the Past
© 2025, JJ ShaunSunset along the Grand Mesa, Colorado Several weeks ago, an advertisement for a writing conference kept popping up on my social media feed. I sat with the idea for a few days and decided, Why not? Why not step outside my comfort zone and see what kind of reception my writing received? … Continue reading Writers and Workshops and Books, Oh My!
By the time we arrived on the Western Slope on Sunday afternoon, dinner was almost ready. Two hours later, we watched the sun set over the mesa. (C) 2024, JJ ShaunSunset over Grand Mesa, Western Colorado. Monday, we drove around looking at the sights and views of the surrounding areas. One place we visited was … Continue reading Home Again
What a trip! Indeed, the drive into San Diego was the nightmare I expected. The drive south from Big Pine was slick and quick until we reached the outskirts of San Bernardino. Of course, we reached town during the first throes of rush hour. By the time we reached Temecula, I was done. So, we … Continue reading Homeward Bound
First Reader and I are on a much needed vacation. We left last Tuesday on a road trip for parts west. Our first destination: Las Vegas, Nevada, the gambling capital of America. The trip did not come without a first day hiccup, though. About fifty miles from our first night’s rest, something flew under the … Continue reading On the Road Again
As usual, First Reader and I spent a week in South Dakota during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The ride up and back always seems a little surreal. When I ride, I wear earplugs (yes, I can hear enough with them) and a helmet with Bluetooth communication so FR and I can chat. When the wind … Continue reading My Summer Vacation (2024 Edition)
So, after successfully dodging COVID in South Dakota for the last three years, it caught us. I rode home Monday with a screaming headache, a scratchy throat, and a bit of a dry cough. It could have been allergies, since I neglected to pack an extra night’s worth of my asthma med. I kept my … Continue reading A Week of Recovery
(C) 2023, JJ ShaunMotorcycles everywhere! What a week! Monday, we got rained in for most of the day. After a brief excursion to Walmart for the necessities we don’t have room to carry, we barely beat the precipitation back to the cabin. That was OK, though. The ride up was long and tiring, so having … Continue reading Sturgis 2023: Almost Heading Home
(C) 2023, JJ Shaun What a ride! (C) 2023, JJ ShaunGetting ready to leave. We arrived at our cabin around 7:00 PM Sunday evening. The ride was cooler this year than in previous years. Wearing the proper gear is key to a comfortable ride, so the cool temperatures and intermittent clouds were a challenge. I … Continue reading Sturgis Rally 2023, Day One
Riding the Black Hills is the highlight of our summer. Not only do we play in someone else’s backyard, but we also visit with friends who have become extended family. Every year, we take time to catch up and ooh and aah about how big the kids have gotten (looking at you, young Mr. A. … Continue reading A Week of Wind Therapy
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