Scooter in the Sticks

Exploring life on a Vespa Scooter and Royal Enfield Himalayan motorcycle.

In Sickness and in Health

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Reflection of Vespa rider Steve Williams on the back of the scooter mirrorEmbracing the Sunny Days

Into every life a little rain must fall.  The same can be said of any relationship or marriage.  It can’t always be sunshine and scooter rides.  Two ambulance rides to the ER for my wife in one week along with some days in the hospital brings a reality to the phrase, “In sickness and in health.”

I’ve not posted anything since the end of November.  Distraction is my claim.  I’ve been adventuring.  Just not in the usual manner.Continue Reading

Women in My Life

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hands forming a heart on a treeValentine’s Day 2016

Youngest daughter Aleta formed a heart with her hands, and appropriate picture to lead a brief nod to the women I love on Valentine’s Day.

Kim Dionis on Ogunquit BeachKim

Photographing on Ogunquit Beach in Maine.  We’ve spent a lot of time there detaching from the noise of the world.  She’s shown me how to slow down, watch and listen.  Had she not been a patient teacher there would be no Scooter in the Sticks. I probably wouldn’t have a Vespa scooter.  I know I wouldn’t be as good a photographer.

I still hope to someday see her riding her own scooter.

Aleta De veauAleta

The only other person in the immediate family with a motorcycle license.  When the warm weather returns perhaps we can go for a ride.  Until then our adventures will be at the grocery store or cafe.

Hannah and Emma at Pump Station in BoalsburgHannah and Emma

Daughter and granddaughter.  I’ve given up on getting Hannah on two motorized wheels.  But I’ll start planting the idea early with Emma.  That and don’t trust boys.

Lily the Hammer, Belgian SheepdogLily the Hammer

The only female canine in the house, our one year old Belgian Sheepdog of the Groenendael persuasion.  She comes by the name Hammer honestly.  She pounds her Uncle Junior relentlessly even though he’s almost 30 pounds heavier.  She’s a little battering ram.

And I love her. (And you too Junior) And Kim, Aleta, Hannah and Emma.

And not just on Valentine’s Day.