Frozen in Place - Scooter in the Sticks

"Despite the march of years I continue to ride through the winter. The goal is to ride all five machines in the garage at least once every two weeks for at least 15 miles. Enough time to drive the moisture from the oil, keep the batteries alive, and make room for periodic transfusions of fuel. It was much easier when all I had was the Vespa. I wonder about the wisdom of multiple machines this time of year."

"Motion. Movement. Whether on two wheels or two feet, it can break me free of the feeling of being frozen in place. The dogs and I begin each day with time in the garden, me walking a meandering circuit through the property for 30 to 60 minutes in the morning. Sometimes we hit the 10 thousand step mark by lunchtime."

"Christmas doesn't feel right anymore. I have expectations of it being like it was when I was a kid. Watching old movies and a Charlie Brown Christmas doesn't bring it back. Just end up feeling frozen in place. Without motivation to do much of anything. Riding or otherwise. My friend Paul gave me an Easy Rider poster to put up in the garage. It has a festive feel."

I ride motorcycles and scooters through winter and aim to run each machine every two weeks to prevent moisture and battery issues. Managing multiple machines creates a chaotic swirl of thoughts that leads to procrastination and a sense of being frozen in place. Holiday nostalgia fails to recreate childhood feelings and reduces motivation to do much of anything. Motion—riding, daily walks with the dogs, and morning garden circuits—breaks the freeze, loosens the body, and thaws the mind. I had forgotten that blogging served as a self-centered diary to collect images, memories, and dissect vexing things.

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