golden clouds lit by a setting sun. the camera sits at ground level, looking out to the silhouette of a motorcycle on the kickstand, a man is also in silhouette walking to the camera

Onto The Big Island: first views of Newfoundland

I'll have plenty to say about Newfoundland once I've had awhile to explore it. So far I've seen some of the far west coast and it has elements of Scotland, Colorado, Washington State, and Alaska. It's mighty far north so that should come as little surprise. What has surprised me is the people. Everyone I … Continue reading Onto The Big Island: first views of Newfoundland

rugged coastline as a high cliff juts out into the calm atlantic waters onorthern prince edward island

Trading Islands: Nova Scotia and Beyond

I'm writing from a rare space for me: a warm bed. I found a Bed & Breakfast on the northern peninsula of Newfoundland (NL) and the proprietor told me I could stay an extra night for free since it was raining all day. That's the kind of thing that seems to happen on this island. … Continue reading Trading Islands: Nova Scotia and Beyond

sunset on prince edward island with the tide out, the Confederate Bridge is in the distance

Canadian Coastlines and Islands

Having been in The Maritime region of Canada for about a month, I'm sure it was a good idea to finally make it this far northeast. The weather alone works for me, with a similar feel to the Pacific Northwest and Northern California. Prince Edward Island (PEI) has bee especially picturesque. It feels like I'm … Continue reading Canadian Coastlines and Islands

motorcycle pulling a trailer, parked at a roadside turn out on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The trees below are thick and a deep green, along with a distant skyline with the distinct blue hue.

Finally, The Journey North Begins

There has been a lot going on, but not a lot that's newsworthy. By the time this post goes live I will be leaving Texas and making tracks northeast. It was supposed to happen in early June but whatever...life often has its own plans. I've made good use of my time in Texas though, on … Continue reading Finally, The Journey North Begins

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Hashtag Authentic: The Uninfluencer

This news is highly deserving of being told, but it has also already been told in detail, just yesterday. While normally I would just share the article on social media, the topic as a whole deserves a moment on the soap box. Specifically, the lid has been blown off a paid campaign to get MAGA … Continue reading Hashtag Authentic: The Uninfluencer

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Lent and the Friday Fish Fry

Good day fellow humans an non-humans. Just a brief note about a post on my other page, Ride>Eat>Repeat. It's from when I went to the Friday Fish Fry below the historic Saint Patrick's Roman Catholic Church here in Bisbee, Arizona. It's a shorter read than the deep-dives which make up the foundation of the RER … Continue reading Lent and the Friday Fish Fry

You Can’t Cross The Same River Twice

The same is true for returning home. You can't come back home, because it will have changed, just like the flowing waters of a river change with every moment. Born and raised in California, I have a lot I dislike about the general direction the people and government want to take the state, but I'll … Continue reading You Can’t Cross The Same River Twice

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A Map and a Cup of Coffee

I'm usually more excited about getting out on the road by now. By the time April comes each year, I've usually prepped the bike for the coming year, mapped out a general route, added dozens of waypoints to visit, and built a spreadsheet of costs and contingency plans. Instead, I'm still at that "coffee and … Continue reading A Map and a Cup of Coffee

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My New Project: Ride>Eat>Repeat

Viewing the human experience through the foods we share. I've been grappling with things for a long time now. Johnny Killmore as a "brand" isn't really a brand. It's job is to say "this is who I am and what I do, collaborate with me." It does that job, but the identity isn't the same … Continue reading My New Project: Ride>Eat>Repeat