Stephen's Thoughts

I've long said that only snow stops a good ride... though the end of ride temperatures today tested that presumption.

Insurance companies pass on doctor price gouging, which they reimburse, in the form of increased premiums to everyone else. Everything wrong with health care: People are price gouged for a procedure they don't need after taking medications that were marked up by her pharmacy benefits manager (PBM). "The contrast between the money games of medicine and the mission of our predecessors who worked so hard to earn the public trust couldn't be sharper." One simple thing you can do: ask for a price every tie you are considering a medical service.

Incumbent mayor, Andy Beerman, was defeated by Nann Worel, who promised more transparency from City Hall, fewer outre agendas, and a commitment to listen to heretofore shut out city constituencies.

"Defense of liberty and private enterprise has never more important than it is today." Condi Rice

We did a loop, running counter clock-wise, that included, Colorado City, Pipe Springs National Monument, Grand Canyon North Rim, Vermillion Cliffs, Lees Ferry, Navajo Bridge, Page, AZ and Glen Canyon Dam.

Best friends from high school still friends sixty years later.

My argument for purchasing this bike was to replace the 17 year old, worn out, BMW K1200 LT that I had to jettison last month.

That the disease is in stasis.. ie. not getting worse... is a good thing according to doctor.

Eye and ear popping performance! Who needs paid acts coming into town when we have a home grown product which more than feigns Duke Ellington?

Happy birthday, Granny!

Train Group 2 thanks LSDMer, Billy Barker and Bakersfield for hosting a wonderful dinner at their fantastic property in Poulsbo, WA, on the Kitsap Peninsula in the Puget Sound.