Happy Day Everyone! Today will be another day of rest for me. However, I am reminded that the grass needs to be cut again and the chores and projects are still here to be finished before the winter getaway this year. The motorcycles tires are all good and awaiting to go somewhere. Yesterday I bought a portable air pump to carry with me on the bike too. Another thing on the to do list is my pickup truck that needs the lights hookup looked at by a reputable person this time. I

Summer started officially on June 21st. Several years ago much of the world has already experienced brutal heat. In the two months, extreme heat waves had struck many parts of the US, Europe and China, threatening lives, increasing the risk of wildfires, and testing the limits of electric grids. In Minnesota, temperatures soared above 100° buckling streets and shattering car windows. In Hawaii drought, combined with a super storm, where they had a hurricane offshore several h

The Interstate ride was not our cup of tea so the road continues but this time we privileged the back roads of Nebraska enjoying the farms, endless miles of corn crops and unique small towns. One such place was The Homestead National Monument Of America. The monument consists of more than 100 acres of tallgrass prairie, the Homestead Heritage Center, and an assortment of historic buildings, farm implements, and other items. The parking lot at the Homestead Heritage Center mea

It's August 13th! Thirteen has always been a good day in our family. My daughters were both born on the 13th, My granddaughter was born on the 13th and to start it all off, my father was born on August 13 and yes, today is his birthday! Dads are the best men in any girl’s life; a good dad listen and care about each child especially their little girls, no matter the age, your dad will want to always be there for you. When their birthdays come around, even though they are not a

A day of rest was need before we hit the road back towards the homestead. We found ourselves just meandered around Cheyenne, WY for a few hours, scoping out the sites that drew our attention after our delicious breakfast. Of course the local Harley Davidson shop caught our attention... I almost considered buying another bike but it had a little more miles than I wanted on it. However, it was lower and fit me like a glove! The evening brought a grand meal at T-Joe's Steak Hous

The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page. We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open. Even when the world turns upside down we try to make the best of it. Seeing the beauty in the gray, fog or dim keeps us fulfilled with contentment. Travel can also makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world. Still round the co

That Saturday was the last day of riding in the Dakota's Black Hills. Every view was splendid! A ton of riders were enjoying "Them There Hills Too" We had intended to take the Spearfish Canyon Ride until I lost my wallet in Deadwood. Thank goodness for Good Samaritans. With great luck a man found my wallet that fell out of my pocket. He said he had found my insurance card and call my company. The Insurance headquarters called me, giving me his information for me to call him.

It happened again for me in 2020. A boyfriend & I descended to the 80th Sturgis Rally on opening day. However, the first order of business was to stop at Black Hills Harley Davidson in Rapid City. More vendors and people than most rallies in the USA. Bikes as far as the eye could see! Rapid City Harley parking lot during Sturgis rally... Huge merchandise... Tens of thousands of bikers from across the nation rode into the city like us despite the COVID-19 pandemic. It was Bi

One of the best days of that year. After our Snowbird excursion, I thought that would not be possible. As we headed north past Chadron, Nebraska we experienced the first sign of the Black Hills of South Dakota. We were by rolling towards some of the best motorcyclist roads you could ride. I had thought that Arkansas Riding and North Carolina's The Dragon were about the best. However, since experiencing South Dakota's roads leading up to Mount Rushmore Memorial, I stand correc

We were having a blast running the back highways of America and loving the scenery. The day's task was to slip on through the Sandhills of Nebraska. When most people think of sand dunes, they think of ocean front, certainly they don’t picture Nebraska. Nebraska is known as flat prairie land, but most people don’t really understand just what a unique place it is in Nebraska. The Nebraska Sandhills cover about a quarter of the state, and after riding through them I believe they

Today will be dedicated to a gentle soul that I had the luck and pleasure to spent 36 years with. We were honored to create and raise two beautiful daughters who gave us two adorable grandchildren . I am reminded today that my dearly departed husband was a cherished part of my life. The memories of him shall forever dwell in my heart. Today I will eat a delicious piece of pie in his honor. I am wishing him joy and a loving birthday in Heaven! I Remain Forever His Lady Di

The first day of our "Fabulous Sturgis Odyssey" could not have been more perfect. The weather was splendid for the opening day's adventure... Not too hot, not too cool, a perfect porridge day. The serendipity ride up highway 13 to Hamilton, MO, then Hwy 36 through the outskirts of St. Joseph, provided an absolutely solitary plethora of beauty of rural Missouri. The smidge of Interstate 29 was surprisingly delightful with the view of crops and farms draped on both sides. The

The need for adventure is a basic human instinct. At some point in humanity’s history we no longer had to worry about keeping the cave fire stoked and fighting off saber tooth tigers, as we migrated on foot across the savanna. But we were still wired for exploration. After millena of traveling by horse, yak, and camel, we were bound to come up with something that was as fun as it was practical for transportation. Enters side stage The Motorcycle — that brilliant and beautiful

Over the years I’ve learned that no matter how tough life gets, hitting the road is always a recipe for feeling great again. Sometimes you just need to drop everything and get out. I'm not exactly sure where I'd be going but I wish I was on my way! I always remember as I roll along the road a statement that I've read... “ROAD TRIPS ARE THE EQUIVALENT OF HUMAN WINGS. ASK ME TO GO ON ONE, ANYWHERE. WE’LL STOP IN EVERY SMALL TOWN AND LEARN THE HISTORY AND STORIES, FEEL THE GROU

Today is National Coloring Book Day! Today is to recognizes the joy children and adults alike derive from coloring in pages of designs. Coloring and coloring books have always been popular with children, but through the years, adults have gotten more involved with coloring. Obviously, adult coloring is now a huge trend. I actually find that it is not only fun but also a great way to reduce stress. Try it! Nana

Growing up in St. Joseph, MO I was able to ride bikes in the neighborhood with my friends. We played outside until dark, ate watermelon and drank lemonade in the streets with our neighborhood block parties. Dads played street baseball with the kids and we were all little rascals. Everyone waved, everyone said "hello" with a smile. It was a wonderful life! Belt Drive Inn was a favorite place for summer nights with my sister. The family spent time here during those hot summer w

Instead of experiencing mass moaning in the middle of the week, you can find some Wise Wisdom here to take you away the negativity and propel you forward with some inspirational quotes. There is nothing better than smiling at your desk for five seconds. Here are 19 wise quotes and sayings that will build the positivity up one by one until you are full of Wisdom 1. The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why. – Mark Twain 2. Y

Mother Nature Bring It On! Only a biker can understand the above statement... However, today race is already shut down. Truth is that the latest tires offers incredible wet weather grip, but we often wonder whether it helps to be a bit obsessive about riding a motorcycle. Obsessive people think about every detail, and test the smallest little things to see if they make an improvement. Nowhere is that mindset more useful than when the wind is howling and it’s pouring with rain

I swear my house was spotless at one time. There weren’t any dishes in the sink. There wasn’t any laundry on the floor. That layer of dust you see wasn’t even here. Please don’t write in the dust! I’m pretty sure even my toilet was clean. Can you imagine a pristine toilet? Sorry that you missed that. It really was great. It smelled good too. In fact, the whole house smelled wonderful. But it isn’t that bad, right? Next time you visit us I’m sure our house will be clean again.

When you mention motorcycles you hear the usual statement of them being too dangerous and scary and fast, or some other statements along the lines of 'you'll never catch me on one of those', but there may be something they have not really thought about! There are quite a few but here are 10 advantages of motorcycles... 1. They're A Bargain First things first. Motorcycles are more affordable than cars when you really think about it! Don't get me wrong, there are plenty of ex