Finally the sun is shining bright in the Northeast. Spring Fever is upon us.
The byways find motorcyclists appearing faster than the soon-to-be abundant spring flowers. Ahh, their scent and colors will be spectacular.
It's a joyous time of year for all. Happy Spring everyone. May the next Full Moon find flowers sprouting from every nook.
We witness moments when all time is suspended; magic is in the air. A child's smile, a dog's wag, a man's pause.
There are times when we simply feel alive and well. Our feet seem inches off the ground. We are in a state of elation. Perfection is at hand.
"I'm thinking about when I was a sailor"...ahh, Loggins & Messina sang that in their song Vahevala. And like them, I'm thikning about nights in Jamaica.
How we all love peaceful days and evenings. That is all I crave tonight; peace amongst all people. It is quite simply the way it should be.
No more violence - no more hurting one and other. No more should we allow evil to dominate our days.
Just say no to evil.
What a ride! Life offers twists and turns galore.
I attended a nice fundraiser for hunger charities tonight. Local restaurants offered a huge array of goodies for all to enjoy free of charge (other than the entrance fee of course). All proceeds went to the charities.
Stopping by one booth I met a friendly man and woman dressed in traditional German/Austrian garb and touting their Inn at Danbury, a fine country Inn set amidst the hills of New Hampshire and featuring German, Austrian and Swiss cuisine in the "Alphorn Bistro." (See them at www.innatdanbury.com) I made a mental note to someday spend a weekend there.
I returned home and discovered a recently released album from one of my fav Jazz guitarists, Jeff Golub, called "Grand Central." Fabulous music indeed.
Then I happened upon this moving photo from Dear Henry on Flickr. Well, the night is complete: great music, food, wine, and a photo that takes my breath away.
It may be raining outside but in my little home all is well.
Twilight, the gloaming: a time whence dreams meld with reality and diffusing light brings peaceful tranquility.
The advance of Spring, the approach of Summer bring a building anticipation of twilight walks, sails, and rides. Such are moments to treasure forever. I shall.
I'm thinking of European cruising and that, as always, brings me back to memories of Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Those countries host some of the most scenic ride possibilities one could imagine.
Frankfurt is a city I only cruised through. If I could visit again I would actually slow down and visit. I was only 20 then, and slowing down at age 20 is not such a high priority.
I must go again. I want to meet the people and feel the place for what it is and for what it has been. One must stop to feel the true sense of a place.
Wisdom is finally sinking into me.
It's Easter, and people around the world celebrate Spring, renewal and faith in all manners of practice.
Peace be with all.
There are those who see clouds and forget that a fine moon is shining brightly down. Clouds are just puffs of vapor; they move on as quickly as they came. The moon, however, is immutably omnipresent.
Our perspective is important to living well. When rain falls upon the ride, don raingear. When snow falls, go skiing. When Spring returns, get on that bike again and ride again.
That's a healthy perspective on life, no?
This is an outstanding photo of one rider, one desert, and the reflection of light so bright.
Waves crash upon rock and sand is born.
Rains drop upon soil and green growth is caressed.
Sunshine falls upon us and a smile is seen.
Adventure comes upon us and life is renewed.
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