health Archives - Scooter in the Sticks Exploring life on a Vespa, Royal Enfield Himalayan, Honda Trail 125, and a Kawasaki W650 Mon, 03 Oct 2022 20:46:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 71084491 Riding Disruption https://scooterinthesticks.com/2022/10/riding-disruption/ https://scooterinthesticks.com/2022/10/riding-disruption/#comments Mon, 03 Oct 2022 20:46:11 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=10781 For Whom the Bell Tolls After two and a half years of careful conduct, I’ve succumbed to the virus that has turned the world upside down. For me, the news that I tested positive for COVID-19 was slightly more worrisome because of my drug suppressed immune system. Along with several other unfortunate medical conditions. It […]

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]]> https://scooterinthesticks.com/2022/10/riding-disruption/feed/ 37 10781 A Vespa Ride to the Pump Station https://scooterinthesticks.com/2022/02/a-vespa-ride-to-the-pump-station/ https://scooterinthesticks.com/2022/02/a-vespa-ride-to-the-pump-station/#comments Tue, 01 Feb 2022 05:05:00 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=10567 The Quick Trip “I’m going to run down to the Pump Station.” Steve Williams A common refrain in our house. Up there with “I’m going to take a nap” and “Did you feed the dogs?” Thankfully, Kim doesn’t ask me to explain what running to the Pump Station Cafe means. That’s probably because it’s only […]

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]]> https://scooterinthesticks.com/2022/02/a-vespa-ride-to-the-pump-station/feed/ 23 10567 Turning a Page https://scooterinthesticks.com/2021/01/turning-a-page/ https://scooterinthesticks.com/2021/01/turning-a-page/#comments Fri, 01 Jan 2021 05:05:00 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=9881 A Slap in the Face This past year has seen the world struggle. No amount of riding could free me from concern for myself, my family, and those I love. As much as I want to believe that today, the start of a new year, will be different, it’s merely turning the page in the […]

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]]> https://scooterinthesticks.com/2021/01/turning-a-page/feed/ 33 9881 Favorite Sandwich https://scooterinthesticks.com/2017/02/favorite-sandwich/ https://scooterinthesticks.com/2017/02/favorite-sandwich/#comments Fri, 10 Feb 2017 05:05:43 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=7138 Simple Sustenance Favorite sandwich?  One that I can eat. Since my heart attack I made some dramatic changes to my diet.  Gone are sandwiches from McDonalds, Wendy’s, Burger King, Chik-fil-A, Dairy Queen, and countless other fast food places.  When I started to look at the fat content it’s no wonder I had clogged pipes. But […]

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]]> https://scooterinthesticks.com/2017/02/favorite-sandwich/feed/ 14 7138 Vegetable Mathematics https://scooterinthesticks.com/2017/02/vegetable-mathematics/ https://scooterinthesticks.com/2017/02/vegetable-mathematics/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2017 11:44:43 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=7117 Riding to Work The commute to work is ordinary, predictable and without merit or adventure.  I’ve convinced myself, on many days, that there is nothing new to see or experience and that, at best, all I’m doing is going through motions and movements to move from home to office.  In a car, the radio would […]

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]]> https://scooterinthesticks.com/2017/02/vegetable-mathematics/feed/ 14 7117 Hard Lesson https://scooterinthesticks.com/2017/02/hard-lesson/ https://scooterinthesticks.com/2017/02/hard-lesson/#comments Sun, 05 Feb 2017 05:13:07 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=7092 The Road is Rough The lie in the mirror.  Young forever. Until circumstance interrupts the lovely delusion.  There are many events that can shake a person awake and aware that the road is rough and life changes.  A hard lesson.  One moment I’m healthy and able to embrace and endure any task, and then suddenly […]

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]]> https://scooterinthesticks.com/2017/02/hard-lesson/feed/ 18 7092 When Should I Stop Riding a Scooter or Motorcycle — Not Yet! https://scooterinthesticks.com/2017/01/when-should-i-stop-riding-a-scooter-or-motorcycle-not-yet/ https://scooterinthesticks.com/2017/01/when-should-i-stop-riding-a-scooter-or-motorcycle-not-yet/#comments Sat, 21 Jan 2017 06:07:11 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=7034 Seeing Your Shadow — What Does it Mean? “Are you claustrophobic?” The question hints at small spaces and darkness as I prepared for an MRI to determine why my Vespa riding has diminished over the past few months. I closed my eyes as I took my first journey into the small, closed, traditional 23 inch […]

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]]> https://scooterinthesticks.com/2017/01/when-should-i-stop-riding-a-scooter-or-motorcycle-not-yet/feed/ 35 7034 3:12 a.m. https://scooterinthesticks.com/2016/11/312-a-m/ https://scooterinthesticks.com/2016/11/312-a-m/#comments Sun, 27 Nov 2016 09:04:53 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=6978 How does illness influence your thinking in the middle of the night? Medical Choices Standing before a stack of pre-heart attack cold medications in the bathroom I realize how much has changed in the past eighteen months.  Not so long ago I would down any number of cold remedies without hesitation to relieve any symptom […]

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]]> https://scooterinthesticks.com/2016/11/312-a-m/feed/ 27 6978 The Big Pinch https://scooterinthesticks.com/2016/08/the-big-pinch/ https://scooterinthesticks.com/2016/08/the-big-pinch/#comments Tue, 23 Aug 2016 04:08:53 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=6767 Medical Vespa After a week of no riding, I made my way to a Saturday afternoon visit with a local medical facility to have some blood drawn for tests.  I’ll be visiting my cardiologist for the first time since I had my heart attack last year.  Only makes sense to see how the red stuff […]

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]]> https://scooterinthesticks.com/2016/08/the-big-pinch/feed/ 13 6767 Craving Experience https://scooterinthesticks.com/2015/10/craving-experience/ https://scooterinthesticks.com/2015/10/craving-experience/#comments Tue, 20 Oct 2015 05:07:17 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=5370 It’s been over a week since I’ve ridden the Vespa GTS scooter.  I miss the feeling of flying, the fluid ease of moving along the road, the fragrance of autumn leaves and the piercing glare of the hot setting sun.  Riding fires my spirit and imagination.  It’s a drug that has me craving experience and I […]

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