Tag: scooter

Better Luck Next Time 

Way back in July of last year, I boasted about the fact that I passed my written motorcycle exam which granted me a permit to operate my scooter, albeit with a few quid pro quos. That was then. This is now.I had made an appointment with the DMV a few weeks ago to take my behind-the-handlebars … Continue reading Better Luck Next Time  →

2014: My Year In Review

I know it’s a few days late but I like to wait until the year is over because hey, you never know what can happen, right? Anyhow I bid you a very Happy New Year. And in keeping with what seems to be a new tradition since I’m always taking pictures of even the most … Continue reading 2014: My Year In Review →

This Post’s Title Should Be One Giant F-Bomb

Calm blue ocean. Calm blue ocean. I guess I should have waited to blog after what happened today at work but as is the case with life, who knows what the next minute will bring? I thought writing about my phone pretty much becoming a useless chunk of microchips would be the most eventful thing … Continue reading This Post’s Title Should Be One Giant F-Bomb →

Legit

Well, it's official: as of today, I'm a permitted motorcycle rider according to the wonderful state of California. Permitted but not licensed. I will get that one I pass the skills exam, the behind-the-handlebars test that shows the DMV that I can skilfully navigate through a row of five cones and a "lollipop" course, both … Continue reading Legit →

Our Friday

Last Friday, Ann and I had a list of things to accomplish: Sell our old refrigerator. It was an extra taking up room in the garage and hadn’t been used on a regular basis since I was laid off in 2009, back in a time when I actually made decent money and we could afford … Continue reading Our Friday →