Originally published in Motorcycles On the Road Again, April 2006. It was just a trickle … at first … As the first automobiles and motorcycles gained favor with Americans, driving could be a real challenge. Roads, as we know them today, were non-existent. The dirt roads, even the plank roads that were adequate for horses, … Read more
By Carmen Juch WARNING This article is based on opinion. It can contain sarcasm, derision or incongruities. Protective clothing may be necessary when reading. The pressure, OH the pressure. We went "Nationwide" with distribution on newsstands in all 50 states and Canada! Boy Howdee! Happy days and that entire hullabaloo. But once I finished dancing … Read more
By Carmen Juch Crayfish. Crawfish. Crawdad. Whatever you want to call them, there are over 500 species of these little crustaceans, a relative of the lobster. Drooling enthusiasts from Louisiana to Oregon to New Jersey and points in between eagerly await the "season" each year. When I was young and living in Louisiana, every gas … Read more
By Sue Haley If you do there are many ways to go about it; Las Vegas, Atlantic City, and Monte Carlo are all destinations that people have flocked to for many years to satisfy their urge to gamble. You can bet on sporting events – not necessarily legally, play high-stakes poker somewhere in a smoke-filled … Read more
By Amy Edgerly J.T. Coldfire's stage show and career exploits are like a really good book… you never know what will happen next. When I first met him over a year ago, the image of a rock and roll cowboy was branded in my memory. But on our most recent meeting, on his home turf … Read more
By Lisa Breen Road trip anyone? Count me in! I can’t even begin to count the number of times I have headed out with a friend for a weekend of riding. “Let’s head to the coast, or the lake or the hills.” We figure out food and a place to stay on the road. “Let’s … Read more
By Dale Borgeson Trip planning can either be a big deal or trivial depending on your style. Some people need to plan every detail and pick every nit. You might think these people are overly obsessive but they do seem to enjoy it sometimes as much as the trip itself! I pore over maps and … Read more
Originally published in Motorcycles On The Road Again, October 2005. “Honey, it’s a party!” Every year there’s a party pulled together by a man who is amazing to everyone and qualifies as a legend to most. It isn’t just any party; this is a magical concert event. In the true Texas tradition of July 4th, … Read more
Originally published in Motorcycles On The Road Again, October 2005. By Carmen Juch Warning: This article is based on MY opinion. It can contain sarcasm, mockery or contradictions. Protective clothing may be necessary when reading. Harley. Harley-Davidson. Yes, I have been a biased rider for many years. Sure, I said all bikes were equal. But … Read more
Originally published in Motorcycles On The Road Again, October 2005. By the Insurance Lady “I’m mad as hell and I’m not going to take it anymore!” Those words were made famous by Peter Finch as anchorman Howard Beale in the movie “Network.” But they could just as easily apply to what is going on with … Read more