I like stopping at places like Starbucks but more often patronize the cafe at Barnes and Noble. They are great places to relax and catch up and like you indicate you never know who you’ll run into. They exaggerate the small world phenomena.

I’m glad the photos provide some inspiration. I enjoy sharing them with people who really look at them.

pb2: A sauna would be nice. Real nice. I want one of those. I used to have a woodburner several houses ago, I would sit next to it after being out in the cold and just pass out.

sarah: Scooting and shooting go together well for me. I just need to remember to not always shoot pictures of the Vespa.

Gary: Your blog is what got me started and I really related to your winter experience. It is a great time to ride.

Your post captures my winter riding experience in a nutshell. Though it got mighty uncomfortable at times, there was always the promise of sanctuary nearby, if needed, and at the end of the journey for sure. That is the only real advantage of riding in the city.

Ride well,
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Yesterday Katie and I were having coffee, sitting outside and enjoying what was left of the afternoon. The shop is beside a large department store. Ok, ok, it was a Starbucks. It’s our sanctuary from the work day where we reconnect and share experiences. While we were sitting there, my biological mother and grandmother came along. Not long afterwards, Katie’s sister and my nephew came by.

I remarked later to Katie that I enjoyed having two disparate sides to my personality. The iron-faced wild man most people see and the “gentle giant” side that family sees.

It’s an extension of what you wrote. Your photos are inspiring in that they stir emotions when I see them. Better yet, this post has given me the gift of provoking contemplation. I thank you for that.

Dan