Comments on: The Curious Nature of Choice

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Wed, 18 May 2016 11:35:09 +0000

In reply to Karl Stumpf. All roads lead to death. That is a stark bit of news that many like to forget. But as you shared, the truth will set you free...

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Wed, 18 May 2016 11:33:00 +0000

In reply to Dar.

I LOVE to wander. Mentally and physically. Being a dreamer with a scooter, camera and something to write with is the perfect combination.

I’ve looked at a couple NC700 motorcycles. They look pretty nice. Once you wear it out you’ll be ready for a scooter again…

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Wed, 18 May 2016 11:30:46 +0000

In reply to Steel. Thanks for sharing your thoughts Steel. Solitary riding does provide a lot of time for introspection and consideration of the world. I try to assume that is a good thing for me. I always had trouble paying attention in school. If my parents had bought me that minibike I begged for I would be a different man today!

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Wed, 18 May 2016 11:29:04 +0000

In reply to Robert.

Good riding rule Robert. Maybe. It’s raining now and I’m going to ride to work. I need something more nuanced. How about, “If I’m breathing I can ride.”?

The turf industry has been successful in bringing a little bit of the English estate landscape into every home and trailer park across the country. Mowers, landscape companies, seed companies, fertilizer companies and the chemical industry all work together to make sure we’re embarrassed as hell if we don’t have a spotless lawn. A host of other industries ensures the same sort of obsessive nonsense indoors.

Oh well.

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Wed, 18 May 2016 11:25:11 +0000

In reply to Mike.

We’ve known each other a long time Mike and we have turned into those reminiscing grandpas. What happened? Regardless, there aren’t many people breathing that can say an Amish team of mules pulled their truck out of the mud!

So, have you bought a scooter yet? I hope you’re not going to go down the Goldwing path again…

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Wed, 18 May 2016 11:22:26 +0000

In reply to Ken. It's a challenge at the very least. And many think moving outside of that system is impossible. Sort of like being a character in the movie "The Matrix".

By: Karl Stumpf

Karl Stumpf — Tue, 17 May 2016 20:02:05 +0000

The Bible tells us : “There are ways that seem right to man but the ways thereof lead to death.”

A good read about the freedom of the will is Martin Luther’s The Bondage of the Will.

Since man’s fall into sin in the garden of Eden his will is not really free. True freedom is found only in Christ Jesus our Lord. Jesus said: If you continue in my Word you will know the truth and the Truth will set you FREE.

By: Dar

Dar — Tue, 17 May 2016 18:16:20 +0000

The old saying “All who wander are not lost” comes to mind. Lovely pictures. I often feel the need to add a scooter back into my riding stable, but at this point I can’t justify the expense, maybe some day there will be a little beauty sitting in my garage. For now however I am thoroughly enjoying my NC700, it has a few scooterish qualities with the helmet storage space up front where the gas tank used to be.

By: Steel

Steel — Tue, 17 May 2016 16:09:41 +0000

Steve;

As always, I loved your post. Excellent commentary on our culture and “choices”.

Also, your frequent observations of the road and its scenery have added new perspectives to my “solitary rides” through the landscape here where I live.

Thank you.

By: Robert

Robert — Tue, 17 May 2016 14:46:52 +0000

Spending 23 years riding with the bicycle club in Wash D C area, I developed a rule regarding rain and riding. If it’s not raining at ride start time, just go ahead and RIDE. Otherwise you’ll miss too many good rides.
Re. manicured lawns of the USA. One thing I learned traveling around the world is that over fertilized, “spectrisized” lawns is an American culture thing. Many of the countries I traveled trough do not even cut the grass! It’s simply left to outgrow the weeds, even in city parks! Lynne did some research and confirmed, manicured, cut short, green, weed and feed lawns are an American culture anomaly, not found in most other countries.