“Experience teaches, it is true; but she never teaches in time.” ~Letitia Elizabeth Landon English poet and novelist Letitia Elizabeth Landon was born on this day in 1802.
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Sturgis 2023: Almost Heading Home
(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
Random Quote for August 12, 2023
“Make the world better. Take the meanness out of people’s hearts.” ~Sue Monk Kidd American writer Sue Monk Kidd was born on this day in 1948.
Random Quote for August 11, 2023
“The best way to treat obstacles is to use them as stepping-stones. Laugh at them, tread on them, and let them lead you to something better.” ~Enid Blyton English children’s writer Enid Blyton was born on this day in 1897.
Random Quote for August 10, 2023
“It takes ten times as long to put yourself back together as it does to fall apart.” ~Suzanne Collins American author and television writer Suzanne Collins was born on this day in 1962.
Random Quote for August 09, 2023
“Don’t you know that everybody’s got a Fairyland of their own?” ~P. L. Travers Australian-British writer P. L. Travers was born on this day in 1899.
Random Quote for August 08, 2023
“When you’re true to who you are, amazing things happen.” ~Deborah Norville American television journalist and businesswoman Deborah Norville was born on this day in 1958.
Sturgis Rally 2023, Day One
(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
Random Quote for August 07, 2023
“Truly nothing is to be expected except for the unexpected.” ~Alice James American diarist Alice James was born on this day in 1848.
Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 147
Every year, our region experiences monsoon season. A confluence of weather changes in the desert southwest, Gulf of Mexico, and Pacific Ocean draws moisture in from the south. This moisture clashes with the build-up of hot air in northern areas, which leads to afternoon thunderstorms. One year, the city recorded about six inches of rain … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 147
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