Welcome to my sketchbook of thoughts, images, reflections and raw material. When I'm out in the world and running across stuff I can post it here. It may eventually end up on my blog Scooter in the Sticks That's where you'll find the longer stories about riding scooters and motorcycles and all the attendant things that arise in that life. And I can't forget my dog Junior, a lovely Belgian Sheepdog, who I photograph daily. You can catch him here or on Twitter. Follow me on Twitter at ScooterNSticks. I use #MyDogJunior and #DailyRider hashtags. I've been photographing in central Pennsylvania for the past fifty years, completed an MFA in Art at Penn State, and continue to wander with a camera.
A vehicle supplying #Moto-Meditation — my BMW K75C. I rode it to a cardiology appointment this morning and my BP was 114/66 when I arrived. I pronounce the motorcycle as responsible. #motorcycles #bmwmotos #bmwk75 #riding #meditation (at Buffalo Run, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRZN8D6F_2i/?utm_medium=tumblr
Many thunderstorms lately. The sky provides the forecast. I quit riding when I see lightning striking the ground. A lesson of old age. 🤪 #storms #sky #clouds (at Boalsburg, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRWRQHAl_58/?utm_medium=tumblr
Sometimes, these two put their need to play ball ahead of my need to pray and meditate. Finding balance is a daily challenge. Not just between me and my scooter and motorcycle! #dogs #belgianshepherd #meditation #morningroutine #life #gardenlife (at Boalsburg, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQD48xJlyCy/?utm_medium=tumblr
Lost in thought on this narrow forest track. Riding is the right medicine for the morning. #vespa #vespa300 #vespaworld #vespagts #motorcycle #riding #paforests #rothrockstateforest https://www.instagram.com/p/CQBq8OFFHsX/?utm_medium=tumblr
My dog Junior. He continually tries to hypnotize me. #dogs #dogsofinstagram #belgianshepherd https://www.instagram.com/p/CO_zSQ4Ffdd/?utm_medium=tumblr
The noise and chaos reflected in a photograph. #reflection #reflections #fujifilm #fujix100t (at State College, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/CO-nkoIluoE/?igshid=1n9dnabsv6ta6
My other scooter, a 1992 BMW K75C. A lovely way to spend a cloudy afternoon, wandering on a super smooth motorcycle. #bmw #bmwk75 #bmwmotorrad #bmwmotorcycle #motorcycles #wandering (at Millheim, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/CO6uSO-lP3d/?igshid=6td0uv5q29tj
My dog Junior trying to hypnotize me in giving him my bowl of Cheerios. #dogs #dogsofinstagram #cheerios https://www.instagram.com/p/CO0__moFGdI/?igshid=4e0214yiujwg
Vespa on the long and winding road. #vespa #vespagts #vespalovers #motorcycles #pennsylvaniaisbeautiful (at Water Street, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/COwfemAFpwC/?igshid=1dmhukvfdpvs2
Yes, the Vespa GTS is comfortable on the Interstate highway. No, it’s not my first choice of routes. #vespa #vespagram #vespalovers #vespagts (at Bald Eagle, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/COvMv5BFKbj/?igshid=oxnvojolkyi7
Almost every day in warmer weather begins with walks in the garden, meditation, playing with the dogs, and then breakfast on my favorite bench. The dogs watch carefully for their share. #dogs #gardens #walking #meditation #belgiansheepdog (at Our Garden) https://www.instagram.com/p/COvGHIolMcE/?igshid=166znuzh8fzl3
“Why aren’t you throwing the ball?” Lily is direct in communicating her wants and needs. I always thought questions the start with “Why” were best left to God. #dogs #dogsofinstagram #belgianshepherd #belgiansheepdog (at Boalsburg, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/COqxsC_lEPy/?igshid=1j76s6tzjzip5
My first Vespa scooter, an LX150. A reliable friend for 13K miles until I destroyed it changing the drive belt. #vespalx150 #vespalx #vespa #vespalovers #scootering #gravelroads https://www.instagram.com/p/CObuzV2FnSk/?igshid=lulgs9o5zlj9