Monthly Archives: March 2016

All Rights Reserved © 2013 Thomas W. Day I grew up with the advice, “Never mention politics or religion, in polite conversation.” I didn’t follow that advice, but I heard it a lot. My father and I did a solidly … Continue reading →

All Rights Reserved © 2012 Thomas W. Day Back in the 80’s, I went to a lot of L.A. Laker games, especially when Showtime wasn’t playing someone in the championship hunt because I could get scalped tickets cheap right when … Continue reading →

All Rights Reserved © 2013 Thomas W. Day A while back, one of our contributors listed a few of the things he was afraid of. One of the things he listed was flying. Another was helmet claustrophobia. I think spiders, … Continue reading →

This fine piece of history appeared on MN’s Craig’s List today. I have to admit I have a soft spot in my head/heart for these old Yamaha Monoshock two-strokes. Where that hardens is illustrated by this almost-like-new motorcycle. It needed … Continue reading →

All Rights Reserved © 2012 Thomas W. Day Not for the first time, in a conversation with a guy about what to buy for a first motorcycle, I was told, “I can’t buy a 650. All of my friends will … Continue reading →