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Honda's Only V-Twin
The Real Poor Man's Ducati
October 24 2024

There are many ways to garnish positive attention while riding a motorcycle, all of them satisfying. Whether it is dumping the clutch with the revs high and hitting balance point,

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Tale of Two Wastelands Reflection
The Greatest Adventure I Never Went On
October 16 2024

I was once reading one of Donald Millers books on what makes a life meaningful and significant. The premise was that everything that makes stories meaningful and significant have t

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An Unpopular Opinion on Pragmatic Patriotism
The Benefits of Destructive Leadership
August 29 2024

Reading Ray Dalio’s Changing World Order solidified my thoughts about America’s future trajectory. While I don’t necessarily believe that China has a guaranteed spot as the next wo

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The Great Coffee Experiment
Learning to Delight in the Greatest Bean
October 01 2023

Coffee is enjoyed by most adults around the globe as part of a daily morning ritual. Given the ubiquitous consumption of this beverage, it has surprised me how few people have aske

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Unity of Faith and Scientific Theories
There is no Conflict with the Bible
August 29 2023

Before I dissect this conflict, I would like to explore the origin of the idea that science and the bible are at odds with each other. Within the scientific disciplines, I have met

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Playing the Credit Card Game Well
Maximizing Travel Rewards
August 23 2023

Before getting to the meat of this post, I must preface this information in a warning. While credit card companies offer appetizing rewards for using their services, they are inher

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VFR 800
What Other V4 can you afford?
August 23 2023

Ever since a VFR800 showed up in the 3rd party rental service I use, I’ve been itching to rent it. I’m about to move to Europe and there are flocks of these used bikes available fo

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CBR F4i
A Desirable Classic Sportbike
August 23 2023

When I was looking for my second motorcycle, I was highly considering the cult classic bike called the CBRF4i. These famous bikes were only produced in the early 2000s. They are an

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Cycling the Camino De Santiago
Why It is Superior to Walking
August 23 2023

The title of this post is a not a reflection of what I actually believe, but it is an argument I would like to make nonetheless. I cannot objectively say that the Camino Pilgrimage