Originally published in Motorcycles On The Road Again, October 2006. With a Name Like That, He Has To Be Good Words and Photos: Amy Edgerly True, with a name like Dierks, there's bound to be a struggle just walking the earth. Pronunciation mishaps are inevitable, even when unintentional, but the name Dierks Bentley just begs … Read more
Originally published in Motorcycles On The Road Again, October 2006. A Day For Us Carmen This article is based on opinion. It can contain sarcasm, derision or incongruities. Protective clothing may be necessary when reading. It is time! No, it is past time. Contemplating the situation, I have decided that absolutely, the time has arrived. … Read more
Originally published in Motorcycles On The Road Again, October 2006. Motorcycle Cops Ride Naked! Sue Haley The whistle needs to blow loudly on what's happening to police officers who ride their motorcycles for policy duty or as an escort service. They don't have insurance coverage! Most, if not all, insurance companies can deny coverage on … Read more
Originally published in Motorcycles On The Road Again, February 2007. Tribal Tongue Speaking of Southern Rock Amy Edgerly A few years ago in my travels to southwest Florida I first encountered Tribal Tongue. They were heating up the stage at The Beached Whale in Fort Myers Beach to the delight of locals and tourists alike. … Read more
Originally published in Motorcycles On The Road Again, February 2007. Shrimply Delicious Carmen Juch When I really want to impress someone with my cooking, it isn't the Chicken Kiev or the Vichyssoise I whip up. It is when I pull out the King of all recipes, Louisiana style Bar B Que Shrimp. And no, this … Read more
Originally published in Motorcycles On The Road Again, February 2007. "Independent" – now that is a word that I like Sue Haley It means not controlled or ruled by others. It means separate or apart from. It means self-reliant. The definition of independent reminds me of a biker…self reliant, not controlled or ruled by others. … Read more
Originally published in Motorcycles On The Road Again, July 2007. Freddy Powers An American Treasure Amy Edgerly Freddy Powers is…. "one of my mentors. He taught me how to really play guitar and I just love him to death." — Pauline Reese, Texas country singer/songwriter. Freddy Powers is… "A very–good time! He's really nice and … Read more
Originally published in Motorcycles On The Road Again, July 2007. Insurance Lessons from Life Larry Gore Buying the motorcycle had stretched out budget more than we had planned, but who could resist the shiny chrome on the Harley? When Sue Haley, my insurance agent, quoted me the cost of colli- Sion and comprehensive insurance my … Read more
Originally published in Motorcycles On The Road Again, July 2007. IN THE Our Daily Bread Carmen Juch I remember my Grandmother eating cornbread in a glass of buttermilk with a little sugar. I thought that was "ewwww-icky". Since those days, I learned that dish was considered a "soul food dessert". Who knew? We ate homemade … Read more
Originally published in Motorcycles On The Road Again, September 2007. A Motorcycling Honeymoon in Colorado by Jessica Morris (Piotrowski) Spending my honeymoon on a motorcycle traveling through the Rocky Mountains would never have crossed my mind as a remote possibility if I hadn't married a man who dreams, breathes, sleeps and lives motorcycles. I had … Read more