Yes, it’s just a sad story.

I remember reading about the buffalo in public school and watching TV shows on its slaughter and being appalled by it. Especially the shooting from train slaughters. I can’t read about the Auk as I’m sure it will be equally as cruel. I didn’t know about it at all. I did about the passenger pigeon though.

It is that. I remember as a kid reading about the extinction of the Great Auk. Maybe 4th or 5th grade. Didn’t understand then. Still don’t.

Even a blind squirrel finds an acorn every now and then. Myriad is one I don’t often misuse. I still have trouble with lay and lie. Effect and affect are good though.

The 29 posts in 29 days is a challenge. I hope I can keep up. It’s a good practice to sharpen your writing willingness!

The US Government definitely played a role but but more passively through neglect and indolence. I added a link to a piece provided by the Library of Congress on the various aspects that contributed. I’ve read references to the idea of killing buffalo to subdue native Americans but those were usually dismissed as a very slow and ineffective way to subdue them.

It seemed in line with government neglect and resistance to change from giving rights to women and African Americans to protecting rivers and air from wanton and uncontrolled industrial pollution. Just to name a few.

The Passenger Pigeon story is just as disheartening. And on with tigers, lions, elephants…

I schedule my posts so you can’t necessarily connect the post time with the writing. I usually write these late at night. Now that I’ve read T’s comments about sleep and recurring heart attacks maybe that’s not the best plan.

But I am a morning person if I do get sleep. The dogs help enforce that.

West Virginia is almost heaven right? I heard that in a song. Spent some time there since my father was from West Virginia.

There are parts of Pennsylvania that feel similar to WV — all along the Appalachian mountain range from the Maryland border north to the center of the state. And then the northern tier counties. You could lose yourself riding around those places.

I’ve been attempting to meet the posting challenge outlined on Toadmama.com titled Brave, Bold, Blogger Challenge 2016 — 29 posts in 29 days on specific topics. I have always found a forced challenge is good for me every now and again. I find myself exercising creative and mental muscles to keep up. Practice makes perfect and such.

No guilt or escape, just part of my ongoing practice. I rode on Saturday but had other plans on Sunday though the weather was delightful for a ride. Snow on the way now.

At the end of February there will likely be some sort of posting hiatus. So far it’s been pretty easy. Most posts fall in the 20 to 60 minute range to produce not counting any riding pix that were shot specifically for a post.

Sorry, Bryce! I blame the old eyes and small screen. ?

The daydreaming aspect of scootering hit me from the start and is still a huge part of what I’m doing when I’m out on the Piaggio. Introspection is the other, but sometimes that territory is best left alone for more daydreaming!

I’m really enjoying the daily posting you’ve been doing, Steve. I’m finding the notice that you’ve posted in my mailbox each morning and heading right on over to see what you’ve crafted for the day. I’m finding your posting to be inspirational in keeping my own writing going.