Scooter in the Sticks

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

Mornings after nighttime storms create some fine morning rides. #vespa #vespagts #vespagram #vespalife #scootering #riding #morning #gratitude (at Lemont, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRTv4wHF1ft/?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

47 years ago I was on a Harley. #harleydavidson #harleyamf #motorcycles (at Moon Township) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPuXjCwlS9K/?utm_medium=tumblr

Shrine at the Military Museum during a morning walk. (at Pennsylvania Military Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPuPmHcl1E8/?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

Our Lilyhammer in the garden, contemplating her day. #dogs #dogsofinstagram #belgiansheepdog #belgianshepherd #garden #azaleas #contemplation (at Boalsburg, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/COdlDnflmCL/?igshid=1vz1ny3rs1xao

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