Longitude & Gratitude

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  • Sunday, Mass

    Sunday, Mass

    Well, the riding planets aligned on Sunday. Liebe and the kids were either occupied or dispersed—one in NJ for soccer, another at home studying for finals, and the third—my son—in bed with laptop, recovering from an acute case of the Senior Prom… So combined with a perfect June day, it was the perfect excuse to…

  • Baja, Ten Years After.

    Baja, Ten Years After.

    Ten years ago, and on the occasion of my turning a sharp, gravel-strewn corner into midlife (I hit 40), my wife sent me packing. On a gift trip. I guess there’s nothing particularly unusual about receiving a “milestone” birthday gesture like this. Spouses surprise spouses—and partners, partners—when the life-odometer turns over, and you become the proud owner of…

  • Litchfield Joy Ride

    Litchfield Joy Ride

    This post first appeared on ADVrider. It was, as the list below suggests, my first ride report; my first attempt at using a message board to post content; and pretty domesticated as far as moto-adventures go. But it got me hooked on three things—exploring New England on two wheels; taking lots of pictures; and coming…