If you want it, you have to want it ALL!!
As a Life Coach, I’m often asked to coach my clients towards their goal(s). I ask a series of questions to help them find the right path. And, sometimes, on their journey to their desires, they faulter… That’s when I gently remind them of looking at their goal from all sides.
Being a child of the 70s meant that most of my entertainment at the movie theater was provided by Disney. Snow White, Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella to be exact. And by the end of each of these movies,…
Shifting Gears
Go, go, GO!! Go farther. Go faster!! Go till you can’t anymore, rest and repeat. Always in a hurry to do it again… and again… and again.
Motorcycling brings such joy to myself and many others who ride!! It also brings us many life lessons if we listen to them.
What came first -the Chicken or the Egg?
The reason I’m telling you about that legal precedent brings me to the issue of this blog: the Alabama Supreme Court Ruling that Frozen Embryos are to be considered the same as Children. And those that destroy them - whether by accident or design - can be dragged into court for “wrongful death.”
For the Job Seekers…
Update my profile on LinkedIn and the numerous other Employment Websites (Indeed, Monster, ZipRecruiter, etc.). Upload my resume here & here & here, input my details on this page, confirm I’m not a robot by choosing how many busses are in the pictures above. Then begin my search.
How I survived being successful…
My new job at Freedom Road was going good- working with great people & making new friends. I was helping others while learning a ton. I had the love & support of my hubby. I had a nice apartment with a good landlord that was within walking distance to the shop. Plus, being in a largely populated area, there is lots to see & do…
So, what the hell happened?
17 Do’s & Don’ts for a Group Rides
Whether you're new to motorcycling, new to group riding, or you’ve got some miles under your belt, here's a list of "do's and don'ts" to help you get as many “Smiles per Mile” as possible. These tips are good to follow if you're riding with friends or on a larger charity ride.
Be Your Own Cupid
Cupid, Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy, the Easter Bunny - as a kid these magical creatures just showed up and gave us stuff. Now, even though we've grown up, some still believe that…
Why February is a Good Time to buy a Bike
Short, cold days, frigid temps and nothing but sticks for trees, all tell us that we’re in the third phase of Winter - aka “Still Winter (at least for us in Northern New York and similar climates).
So, even though the riding season is still 6 to 8 or maybe even 10 weeks out, if you're in the market to get a motorcycle, NOW - the month of February - is the time to do it. Here’s why:
3 Things Every New or Nervous Rider Should Do
So, in case you're thinking we were all just "born to be Bikers," with the knowledge somehow transplanted into our brains, I'm here to tell you we weren't. At the beginning, we were beginner riders too.
On that note, I’d like to share some advice I wish someone had told me (or maybe they did and now I wish I hadn't ignored it) at the start.
5 Ways Bikers Ride Out the Winter
You think it's cold where you live? Come to Northern New York and we'll show you cold - typical winter mornings can be as low as -11°F!!… In light of this, I've gotten together with my co-workers at FXCHD and we've created this list so that you might survive the cold chill without losing your mind:
How Bikers Ride Into the New Year
As we put 2022 in the Rear View (mirror that is!), many like to take a look back before looking forward and making resolutions. It's just something that happens naturally -we look to see what went right and wrong, and vow not to take the same roads that took us to the painful endings.
At first glance it might seem that Bikers do the same, but if you dig a little deeper,…
What Bikers REALLY Want this Holiday
Gift Guides Galore this time of year - enough to make the average person cringe with fear every time they open their Inbox! That being said, I've already put out Our Holiday Gift Guide at FXCHD... what can I say? 🎅
But back to the purpose of this blog: I am here to tell ya what the Biker on your list really wants this year.But first, a few things we Bikers would like you to keep in mind…
My Thanksgiving
I am thankful for the sound of my Harley as I sit so proudly on it. It’s like hearing my favorite song drifting from a stranger’s window as I ride along. Pure joy.
I give thanks for the…
5 Tips for Awesome Autumn Riding
Anyone who has lived in the Northeast during the three months of Fall knows that Mother Nature puts on one hell of a show! Predictions for 2022: the experts are expecting the…
How to Look Like a Bad-Ass Biker this Fall
Crisp days and longer nights. Cool enough to wear a hoodie and boots, but not so cool that you'll need a puffy coat. And nobody did it better than The Queen of Bikers: Gemma Teller (aka Katey Sagal in her Sons of Anarchy roll).
Trying to keep •B A L A N C E D•
Balance.... it can be found virtually everywhere. Between work and home life. Nature versus Nurture. Online and off. And, of course, balancing life on two wheels.
With recent events happening in our country and around the world, it seems as though…
8 Questions Answered About Bikers You're Too Scared To Ask
It's only natural that you have questions about these black leather clad men & women, but didn't know who to ask. Certainly most Bikers seem very cold, so it's only natural you want to keep your distance... so here's everything you've wanted to know about them but were afraid to ask.
I'm 24 and Single... Is buying a Harley a terrible idea?
Growing up in Northern California, Harley-Davidson motorcycles were everywhere. Relatives, friends and then co-workers all had them and I thought to myself that they must have been rich.
But once I graduated college I realized that all my "Harley Relations" had just made the feeling of being free (the feeling we all get from riding) a priority in their lives.
Let me see if I can elaborate on what it's like to ride:
When I'm riding my motorcycle, and it sounds…
How to Pack Your Motorcycle
Practice Makes Perfect
At least a week before your trip, do a test pack if you’re still in the “figure it out” phase with your bike. You might need to change things around two or three times before you get the balance you’re looking for.
If you have the saddlebag liners, I highly recommend putting those in your bags first, then stuff your stuff in them. That's because you'll most likely…
THE List of What to Pack for Your Motorcycle Adventure
Hands down, there is no better way to experience this b-e-a-utiful country of ours than from the seat of a Harley-Davidson Motorcycle. (Or any motorcycle -I'm just a little biased!)
Sure there's riding to and from work, but now you've decided to take things a step further and have planned to take the show on the road. Most Excellent!
To help you prepare, I've put together this list plus a few tips I've learned the hard way.