Lyryk is one of those fun characters I’m not sure what to do with. She started life as a backup character for our campaign, so I began writing her backstory to get to know her. Most of these stories started as writing prompts I was able to use to flesh out the character. That day’s … Continue reading Signs Of False Spring
(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
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
(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
(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
(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
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
Sunday, our little pack rode north to South Dakota to walk the streets of Sturgis for a minute, then spend the rest of the week riding the Black Hills. The ride was cooler than usual and windy. We were glad it wasn’t blazing hot, but we could have lived without the headwind. We rolled into … Continue reading Day 1: Sturgis 2022
What an exciting week. When we redecorated our living room several years ago, we bought the Mexican Rustic Pine set because it fit our overall decor. We were far from over admiring it when the wildfire swept through. I searched the Internet looking for that style. And was blown away by the cost increase. An … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 97
(C) 2019, JJ Shaun Every year, with very few exceptions, First Reader and I ride our motorcycles to Sturgis, SD to attend the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. We look forward to this week of riding. It’s the highlight of our summer. I started my riding journey on a 1987 700cc Honda Magna. It was pre-owned, with … Continue reading How I Spend My Summer Vacation
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