THE AIR OF FREEDOM!

First stop was at DQ for a cold one!

Today was a special day especially considering it was still in April, as there was a sleepy, almost-June like feel to the hot blowing air. The spring robins were twittering all about, as they dodged and burned through the sky, and one brightly colored unknown songbird sang beautifully from its lofty tree branch. The sky was a washed out cobalt blue—near denim in color, and the sun shone down a golden hue in this unprecedented heat of early spring nearing 90 degrees. It was a day to ride, go fishin’, but it was not a day to do anything that might appear to be a chore or the deadly weekend killing Honey-do. I chose to ride!

It was such a privilege to be able to breathe in deeply the air of freedom. This air is so unappreciated by those who have never lost it, or never been out of their protected box of American living. Living in privilege and by and large without doing without things taken for granted. Living where food comes hot and fresh, and there is plenty of it. Living where beds have mattresses, and water comes out of a faucet, hot water at that! No, I am afraid is the answer by the many for this question. The air of freedom was bought by, and paid for by American sacrifice in the defense of it by our troops … YOU!

May my photo essays that I shoot on my motorcycle explorations for you, motivate you to do whatever it takes to make it back and breathe in that air of freedom! You paid for it.

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This old Oak has been aged at 340 years old, the oldest tree in the county. I visit the old man every season of the year.

Small town USA, Lower Burrell; this country baseball diamond was being grated by a boy on a board being towed by a truck!

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May my photo essays that I shoot on my motorcycle explorations for you, motivate you to do whatever it takes to make it back and breathe in that air of freedom! You paid for it.

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Sports Update:

The Pens kicked the Philly Flyers back to the east side of the state where they belong! After falling behind 3 zip, they stormed back with a 5 and 0 run to eliminate them from the playoffs. Well-done Pens!

The World Champion Pittsburgh Steelers had a great draft! They filled a lot of needs with their 8 selections. To see the whole selection, go here: http://www.steelers.com/draft/

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NEW PINUP IMAGE AT BOTTOM OF THIS BLOG PAGE!

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Keep your head down,

Henry Hill, Plum Pennsylvania