Monthly Archives: July 2022

How Some News Sites Write Articles

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Vignettes From America: Rise Of The Robots: Part 3

I’d wandered into a sushi joint. The place had sushi (which is Japanese or possibly Californian) but was named “Shanghai something or other”. What the fuck? Isn’t Shanghai in China? Do they not have a map? The inability to differentiate … Continue reading

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Vignettes From America: Rise Of The Robots: Part 2

The hotel’s website said “ample truck parking”. They lied! I pulled into a dead end parking lot and, for want of better options, blocked everything. The world would have to wait while I checked in. Don’t blame me, blame the … Continue reading

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Vignettes From America: Rise Of The Robots: Part 1

[This is the story of when I had to hauled a thing I’ll not describe from a place I’m not going to specify to a location that’s none of your business. Enjoy!] Usually my Dodge is ridiculous. Its massive drivetrain, … Continue reading

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There Ain’t Nothing Better Than A Bad Idea

In case my stories with a 200CC bike don’t inspire, here’s a fellow doing awesome things with a 125 CC bike.* Note: it’s a series of episodes, but what better thing are you watching? *If you feel like using the … Continue reading

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Don’t Forget to Remember

Right now I’m riding Honey Badger. The wheels of the internet run without me. Software was instructed and left to its own resources. I’m surely out of cell reception, there isn’t AC power anywhere near my planned camp location, and … Continue reading

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The Men That Don’t Fit In

The Men That Don’t Fit In By Robert Service (1911) There’s a race of men that don’t fit in,     A race that can’t stay still; So they break the hearts of kith and kin,     And they roam the … Continue reading

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Off Into The Sunset (And Thanks!)

I’d like to thank everyone for their donations. Also thanks for reading (and presumably enjoying) my walkabouts. Life gets busy. We often forget to take care of ourselves. “Take care” is the opposite of desperation. Yes, sometimes you’re so beaten … Continue reading

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Swamp Stompin’ With Honey Badger: Part 7

I don’t meet many people when I’m out in nature. I go there to avoid people. However, the few people I meet are outlandish and memorable. Last year, I met the beer faeries.: The UTV rolled up with three laughing … Continue reading

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Swamp Stompin’ With Honey Badger: Part 6

When I took the stupid direction at the sketchy fork off the trail that felt like it went through Namibia… things got weird. The grasses and reeds in the sketchy landbound estuary morass I’d ridden through were tall but once … Continue reading

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