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 …
Category: Liz’s Stories
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 …
19 Goals for 2013
Forget New Year’s Resolutions. What’s one accomplishment you’d like to make in 2013? We posed the question during a recent chat I facilitated on Motorcycle Mojo Magazine’s FaceBook page. These riders share theirs. Add yours in the comments below. …
Remembrance Day Tribute
Remembrance Day Today on Remembrance Day 2012, we pay special tribute to all those who have served our countries in the military. Their sacrifices, courage and patriotism have given us the way of life we enjoy today. We will never …
7 Reasons Charity Attracts Motorcyclists
Motorcyclists have huge hearts. One only has to glance at a calendar of activities to get an idea of how much they contribute to charitable organizations. During the riding season, every weekend has a choice of rides and causes to …
Thanksgiving Tribute to My Parents
It’s Thanksgiving Weekend in Canada. This year it’s a double celebration as my immediate family is gathering to celebrate my parents’ sixtieth wedding anniversary. This post is a tribute to them. On October 25, 1952, Ben and Margaret Jansen …
Dealing with Fatigue – the Hard Way
It was a sad looking sight that limped into my friends’ driveway a few years ago. I had underestimated the power of fatigue. My mission was to complete the 3,200 km round trip in six late fall days: two days …
Motorcycle Adventure Times Two: 4 Couples Travel the World
While no one keeps numbers on these things, it seems that most motorcycle adventure travelers, at least the ones I knew, were single. It makes it easy to pick up and go. Now all of a sudden, I’m hearing of …
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9 Reader Tips on Keeping Cool
A wide range of riders with diverse experience, locations and perspectives share their perspectives on keeping cool during hot weather riding. Taken from a recent FaceBook chat I facilitated on Motorcycle Mojo Magazine’s page, each one carries its own wisdom. …
10 Joys of Solo Motorcycle Travel
Riding with others can be very enjoyable. While I generally stay away from large groups, it’s fun to get out with one or two friends. I even like riding pillion sometimes if it’s with the right person. But solo journeys …