Good idea Dar. I’ve even used those gel filled seat pads and they help quite a bit.

I’ve sort of given up on inspiration. I think it’s one of those romantic ideas that just isn’t too reliable. I work best in those more mechanical and goal driven environments like the one you ran last February where you write a post every day for a month on a predefined topic. My inspiration always comes AFTER I start working. Seldom before. All that happens when I am waiting for inspiration is self doubt and a lot of beating myself up…

At a University the holidays always present themselves in a big way with the migration of tens of thousands of students toward home. In a day things transform from chaos to those abandoned streets. But I understand how I’ll be less exposed to those rhythms once I retire.

There is definitely space at home for an office. I’ve just not always had a lot of success working at home save for when I was processing film and printing in a darkroom. No one bothers you there.

I’ve been scoping out spaces in town. The library is sort of amazing if you get there at the right time. And since almost everything I do revolves around writing all I really need is a little laptop and a Moleskine and I’m ready to roll.

Kim and I look at houses every now and again. A few times we were ready to jump when someone bought the place we were standing in out from under us. I like State College but who knows, somewhere else might do. If we were both healthier, or younger, we would likely be moving to Maine. But sometimes your plans have to change.

I’ve been sick as a dog the past 10 days. Finally on the mend and my back is much better. Probably the Prednisone they gave me to quiet the wildly inflamed sinuses. That was a gift to be released from the worse pain I may have ever experienced.

No mascots on my Vespa. No names for it either!

It’s been awhile since you posted this comment and I’m way behind responding to things — mainly because I’ve been sick as a dog for the last 10 days. During that time my sore back has improved a lot and the search for solutions has faded. That and I didn’t have the energy to do much.

I’ll have a look at the Back-A-Line though. That’s for the head’s up.

Like so much in my life of desire Dom — I have trouble separating what I want from what I need and may actually use. I see so many RVs in the neighborhood sitting along the house and never move. I have a basement full of such things so I have become more careful pulling the trigger on purchases.

I do like the idea of a mobile office though!

Still haven’t delivered that duck.

Sorry I fooled you on the food. I’m not sure I’ve ever eaten duck or goose. A lot of gamebirds but no waterfowl. Missing out I guess.

I’ve found blogging to be a good way to explore some of the thoughts and actions that are part of my life. Riding, photography, writing and more. If you start your own blog have fun with it.

There is always such beauty in your images, and in your words. You inspire me to become a better blogger. Thanks for that. Inspiration has been very hard to come by of late.

You have time to plan for your retirement; many of us did not , for various reasons.
I don’t believe you’ll escape the “State College” environment completely;
it will be part of your past and in a way your future as well.

As to the pain of your physical structure; we all have medical issues of one sort or another; you’ll do just fine! The stuffed duck is cute! You need one as a mascot
on the Vespa.