riders pose around a motorcycle that won awards at a motorcycle bike show

New Posts Up at Motorcycle Missions

I helped with a quick write up for a new (to me) charity I volunteer for, and figured I would share. Motorcycle Missions is based in Austin, Texas but does different programs all over the country. However, since they have multiple programs happening this month in the central Texas area, I'm down in Austin helping … Continue reading New Posts Up at Motorcycle Missions

promo poster for movie Road to Paloma

Biker B-Movies: Road to Paloma

I believe a huge reason I like the old "Chopper Operas" of the 1950's through the 1980's is nostalgia. They are usually filmed in Southern California, where I'm originally from, and I can recognize many of the streets, bridges, and even the buildings used. The old school bikes and costumes were new at the time, … Continue reading Biker B-Movies: Road to Paloma

replica of George Wyman's california motorcycle, the first to cross the united states america.

A Ride Through the Heart of Vintage Motorcycle Culture

Just a quick note. Because I got a new helmet and need a new mount for my camera, I don't have many pictures to share of my travels recently. I reckon most of you just scroll through and look at the pics anyway, so why waste time writing about things if there's not photos to … Continue reading A Ride Through the Heart of Vintage Motorcycle Culture

Mechanic John Wood standing in front of a flat track racing motorcycle

Flat Trackin’ in Sturgis

My time at the Jackpine Gypsies Super TT ended up having me be a stand-in crew member for a few brief but memorable minutes.

Motorcycle Missions booth at an event with two people ready to speak to people

Sturgis And The Return: 2025 Edition

The ride home gave me time to reflect on Sturgis Rally 2025 and my time with Motorcycle Missions.

The Road To Sturgis: Motorcycle Mission

Well Sturgis Rally 2025 is in the books. I am beginning my journey toward Kentucky in the morning. I'll back up though and give a recap. As usual, the only reason I would go to this event is supporting a charity. This time it was Motorcycle Missions (MM). It was my second event with them … Continue reading The Road To Sturgis: Motorcycle Mission

Milwaukee and Motorcycle Missions

Not only did I make it to Kentucky since my last post, but I then went north to Milwaukee, for the Harley Homecoming event, where I met up with the people at Motorcycle Missions. While I had met the founder, Krystal Hess, at Sturgis while volunteering for Veterans Charity Ride, this was my first chance … Continue reading Milwaukee and Motorcycle Missions

person sitting at a computer console as a being of light comes out of the screen

Talking To The Copilot: A.I. Insights On Passion

Generative A.I. continues to improve almost daily, and I've been using it as a tool to shorten the path between question and answer. It's strength is in doing the 20-minutes of internet searching I would do, then summing it up, in about 10-seconds. I don't expect it to actually have opinions or to figure anything … Continue reading Talking To The Copilot: A.I. Insights On Passion

Harley chopper motorcycles parked against an old wall with graffiti on it in Brewery Gultch, Bisbee Arizona

Prowling and Ghost Towns: Desert Doings

It's interesting how things unfold. It feels like nothing has happened since the last update, though quite a few things happened. Perspective is everything. Meeting new people and having several of them mention that I must have a lot of stories and my life seems really wild reminded me that this my "business as usual" … Continue reading Prowling and Ghost Towns: Desert Doings