Category Archives: Mood
Choices…
It’s a balmy, if a bit chilly night…and I’m finally wrapping up work. Sort of. That’s the problem with being self-motivated and salaried in an industry that never stops. There’s always something. I’m in a bleak mood. The loss of … Continue reading
We’ll get up and do it again…
“Are you there? Say a prayer for the Pretender. Who started out so young and strong Only to surrender.” Doing taxes today…and finding moments of doubt. Why strive? Why reach? Why work so hard? Today, the answers are elusive.
Mortality…
The big bike grumbled beneath me. “Hey boss?” She sounded forlorn. “Yeah babe.” “We’re gonna be together forever, right?” *** Running into the night. Reveling in the wind. Hoping to clear my mind. Problems I can’t solve. Plans I need … Continue reading
Reflection, Refraction, Redirection
Once I rose above the noise and confusion Just to get a glimpse beyond this illusion I was soaring ever higher But I flew too high… Imagine waking up one day and taking a hard look back on your life … Continue reading
Delta 191. 25 years.
Twenty-five years ago today, Delta 191 encountered wind-shear from one of our famous thunderstorms and was shoved out of the sky on routine approach to the Dallas-Fort Worth airport. One-hundred-thirty-five people, including one on the ground, lost their lives. It … Continue reading
Can you tell me, friends…that it’s not about the pain?
Blasting south. Pushing hard…burning miles…making time. Hot. Sore. Dehydrated…beyond the point of rehydration for the day actually…heading for the danger zone. Basically, in the tremendous heat and long day I’m losing more fluids than the body can process in the … Continue reading
All Summer long…
Riding for me…is often a time for reflection. Notice I didn’t say “quiet reflection”. I sing along to music. I scream at thunderstorms. I taunt the things out in the wild that would have my life…or worse… Even more dangerous…I … Continue reading
Perception and Belief
‘Well, now that we have seen each other,’ said the Unicorn, ‘if you’ll believe in me, I’ll believe in you. Is that a bargain?’ -Lewis Carroll (Through the Looking Glass) I wonder how many people know…really know…that most of what … Continue reading
Death. Dragons. The rider’s way.
Just rambling tonight…indulge me if you will. Music. Passion. Riding into the night. The shiver when dropping into a cool hollow. The adrenaline flowing when chasing the lightning in the distance…and the uncertainty when you suddenly realize you’ve no idea … Continue reading
Do you *like* what you do?
My Dad loved his work. I always thought that was normal. The world is big enough…and diverse enough…that I believe a man can work at practically anything he loves and make a decent living at it. The key is passion. … Continue reading
