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July 24, 2012 Highways

I’ve been on the road. I am working on several stories. See you on the highway. Brent

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2012 Moto Guzzi National Rally

July 2, 2012 Destination

Buena Vista, Virginia There are several reasons for attending the 2012 Moto Guzzi National Owners Club Rally, even though I do not own a coveted Italian-made Moto Guzzi. I was looking for a place to travel to, to visit with and make new friends, and to check out Moto Guzzis. Mostly, I was looking for [...]

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I am an Indie Traveler

February 16, 2012 Notes to Readers

I love to travel. My favorite books are travel essays. It’s easier to learn about places and people through travel. Travel brings insight and understanding. It was an easy decision for me when I learned about the Indie Traveler Manifesto. I decided to sign the manifesto and to support the idea of travel. Granted, travel [...]

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I am missing you again

August 20, 2011 Sojourn Poetry

Sojourn Poetry You backed out the drive, turned the wheels,put it in drive and started out the neighborhood. I gave a “missing you already” wave,and you gave one back. Our business and travels have kept us apart,but our hearts and spirits are one. For soul mates such as us, there is no parting,only a missing [...]

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Another near misadventure averted

August 13, 2011 Motorcycling

Sojourn Poetry On the western plains of Kansasthe signs of gas ahead are fewer and farther between. The flashing fuel sign on the dashboard gives pauseas it flashes from low to extremely low. Second doubts settle in about passing that last exitwhile the weather creates another distraction. The ominous, nearly black clouds to the right [...]

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Where you headed?

August 12, 2011 Sojourn Poetry

Sojourn Poetry Perhaps it was my motorcycle boots, rain pants and fleece jacketthat gave me away, while everyone else was wearing shorts and t-shirts. The young man approached me and asked,”Is that your V-Strom out there? Nice bike.” “Yes. It’s mine. Do you ride” “Yes, a Suzuki DR 350.Where you headed? Where are you from?” [...]

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There was this girl

August 12, 2011 Sojourn Poetry

Sojourn Poetry The old man walked towards the motorcycleand asked, “Where you from? Where you going?” “I’m from Ohio, and headed to Colorado?Where you from?” “I’m headed home to Oklahoma City.” “But, you’re wearing a Nebraska Corn Huskers t-shirt.” “Ah, well, I’m originally from Nebraska,but I met this girl in Oklahoma.” I’m not sure what [...]

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