“a flood of well being”… Perfectly stated — that’s what it is. Something happens during a ride that just makes everything feel and seem better. Maybe it’s like the movie Star Trek Generations — we’re all Soran trying to get back to the Nexus.

Hopefully we won’t go as far as Soran to get it. 🙂

The riding life definitely becomes easier to see (an experience) when the harsh weather leaves. At my age it’s not just riding that’s affected but practically anything involving being outdoors. Finding the rhythm you describe can be a challenge sometimes. Here’s hoping the weather ceases to make that so hard to find!

I wonder but don’t prod when I see someone’s blog posting suddenly stop. There are certainly myriad reasons, personal and otherwise why it might happen. When I saw things slow on “Did He Ride Today” I wondered. I’m sorry to hear you have to wrestle with health issues. I hope you find a pathway open to you that can bring you back on the road and hopefully find some of that riding peace and tranquility that many of us experience.

“Kind ferocity” — that is a compelling idea. I hope I can find that quality in me. Thanks for sharing that and your kind words about Scooter in the Sticks. I plan to keep writing and riding until I can’t — whenever and however that day comes.

Don’t be a stranger and best wishes to you.

At this moment it seems I need to let you know I’m unable to ride right now. A little issue with brain tumors. There is a good chance I’ve not taken my last ride, but only the future knows and as we both know, the future doesn’t give up its secrets easily. I have malignant melanoma. There is no cure, no stages, just treatment. So as with all “chronic” conditions we will see how it goes. That said, there is no longer much slack in my life’s leash and I’m okay with that. Life is a continuum. I’m determined to live it all the way out with kind ferocity. Your reflections on facing your heart condition and your own changing circumstances have been most appreciated. And, this post, for whatever the reason was most special to me today.

I’ve always loved your blog and have made a point of telling you so a number of times. And I wish to tell you so again.
~Keith

Keep riding. Keep writing. I’ll keep reading. I’ll be here. Just quiet.

It is amazing how much of my consciousness is taken up with the idea or memory of riding. There are days when I wonder if that’s healthy.

Thanks for the well wishes. I’m at 85 to 90 percent recovered now (in my gut feeling wellness meter). Good enough to ride.

Yes sir.

Thanks Dean. You carry scooter tires?

Funny but that’s kind of true isn’t it. Riding is kind of mystical work.