A Day at the Capitol

Today I attended a helmet protest downtown at the state capitol here in Lansing. First time in a long time I have attended one of these events, and it was quite a good time. Always enjoyable walking around and looking at row upon row of motorcycles, and it is also fun searching all the faces looking for folks I may not have seen in several years. Definately a different look and feel to the crowd than I recall from a quarter century ago. Now, instead of a mass of people standing on the lawn of the capitol screaming "Helmet Laws Suck", they chant "Let Those Who Ride Decide." A different tone altogether; however, I have the idea that most people that can afford a sixteen thousand dollar motorcycle have at least one thing in common with me, which is they are knock-knock-knocking on the door of middle age. I can recall how much my mother used to dislike my "Helmet Laws Suck" t-shirt, and I believe I am beginning to relate. And I spent enough time looking around today to realize there were quite a few down there that were closer than me to retirement.

Voluntary Electronic Tethers

Awaiting the day I become important enough for my own tether.