Monthly Archives: July 2013

An Adventure in Search of a Headline

Posted on July 27, 2013 by smspangler

Idle minds are often dangerous. With Ed riding east on his solo leg of our hybrid journey, I’ve been consumed by a journalist’s obsession, summarizing our adventure with a headline or title. Like all good headlines, it should succinctly describe … Continue reading →

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Reality Grows From Fantasies Planted in Daydream Fields

Posted on July 23, 2013 by smspangler

Sitting at the picnic bench on the service porch at Michler’s BMW/HD in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, a technician is giving my 2004 BMW R1150RT a close inspection during its 42,000-mile service. Named for the color of its fairing, Ole Blue … Continue reading →

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