Tribute to Dad on Father’s Day
I looked up the hill on the road to see a familiar figure trudging down the hill towards me. An old man, bundled up against the late November chill, he was at home in a heavy flannel jacket under green …
Author: lizjansen
Author, writer, and student Liz Jansen combines her artistic mediums to create stories that inspire readers to embark on their own journey of self-discovery.
10 Reasons Why Solo Motorcycle Travel is Dangerous
by Liz Jansen Solo motorcycle travel is dangerous. It changes the way you look at yourself and the world. It makes you want to travel more, to get out and experience more adventure. It tempts you to re-examine how you’re …
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Stand out from the Crowd
Last weekend, I arrived back from West Virginia to attend the Canadian Schoolboy Regatta in St. Catharines, Ontario and watch my niece and nephew compete with their respective crews. As it turned out, the winners had to call on more …
Red Shirt Friday; We Remember
Seventy-nine years ago today in the early morning darkness, the Allied Navies – Canadian, British and American- assembled a huge armada to invade occupied France. Although victorious, by day’s end, 9,000 Allied soldiers were killed or wounded, protecting the rights …
Conquer Fear and Truly Live!
This story arrived in my inbox with impeccable timing – as always! I met Stephany Crowley earlier this year in Ottawa at the Ottawa International Motorcycle Show and we struck up an immediate connection. I loved the courage, energy and …
17 Riders on Healthy Eating on the Road
Is healthy eating important to you while on the road? If so, how do you do it? Here’s how these experienced Motorcycle Mojo fans responded. 17 Riders on Healthy Eating on the Road Joley B. VERY important! …
10 Tips for Sharing the Road with Motorcycles
Now that motorcycles, like spring, are out in full bloom, here are a few helpful reminders to help us stay safe and arrive home safely. We share the road with all manner of vehicles and all of us have …
10 Tips to Increase Your Visibility on a Motorcycle
by Liz Jansen Most collisions between a motorcycle and another vehicle occur because the driver does not recognize that the motorcyclist is an oncoming vehicle. They either pull out from a side street or turn in front of them, into …
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The Call
May has always been a favorite month for the extraordinary energy it delivers. The unstoppable power of nature is evident all around as tender shoots push through the earth after a winter of germination, seeking light, reaching and opening to …
5 Reasons for New Riders to Purchase Used Motorcycles
You’ve purchased the gear, learned to ride a motorcycle and are eager to get riding! While it’s tempting to run out and get that brand new bike you’ve been dreaming of, there’s a strong case for deferring that dream and …
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