Author Archives: volovecto

First Ride

Posted on June 2, 2016 by volovecto

This past March I purchased a classic motorcycle sight unseen, but at the recommendation of my sister.   It is a 1987 BMW K75.  It wasn’t until this Memorial Day weekend that I got to see and ride my new … Continue reading →

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Happy Easter, Happy Spring

Posted on March 24, 2016 by volovecto

Easter is the most religious Christian holiday on the calendar, celebrating the resurrection of Christ.  It, like Christmas and Valentines Day, has been hijacked by commercial interests, so most of what you see are advertisements for plastic colored eggs, chocolate … Continue reading →

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BMW M School, one very fast weekend

Posted on March 16, 2016 by volovecto

This past weekend I participated in the BMW M Performance Driving School at the BMW Performance Center in Greer, South Carolina.  Fifteen participants (drivers) made their way to Greer on Friday March 11 to be in place for the Saturday … Continue reading →

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FarmTable Experience…Happy Birthday To Me

Posted on March 7, 2016 by volovecto

I’m usually out of the country for my birthday, but not this year.  Being that it was a Friday, I invited a few good friends to the Locale Market for a FarmTable Experience. From the Locale Market website: FarmTable Kitchen … Continue reading →

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St. Valentines Day, Lupercalia, and Unrequited Love

Posted on January 31, 2016 by volovecto

Having just experienced a break up, I thought this a good time to explore the origins of Valentine’s Day, another holiday on our calendar that has been sanitized and commericialized to the point of nonrecognition. Many sources reach back to … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving

Posted on November 25, 2015 by volovecto

Thanksgiving is all about the celebration of a bountiful harvest, and giving thanks for the past year, either to your God or the earth for what has been provided.  In any case, it is a joyful gathering of people celebrating … Continue reading →

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The Hunter’s Moon

Posted on October 27, 2015 by volovecto

Tonight is a full moon.  It is October, so that makes the full moon a “Hunter’s Moon.”  According to the website earthsky.org: The Harvest Moon is the full moon closest to the autumnal equinox. The Hunter’s Moon is the full … Continue reading →

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Another Oregon October

Posted on October 21, 2015 by volovecto

Last year for my mother’s 80th birthday we were so lucky with the weather on the Oregon coast that we thought we’d push our luck and try it again.  This Summer and Fall have been warmer than usual, no freezes … Continue reading →

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Florence to Milan, with an accidental side trip through Rome

Posted on September 13, 2015 by volovecto

Friday was my departure day and I already had a prepaid train ticket from Fiesole/Caldine through Florence and on to Milan.  But that wasn’t until the afternoon, so we decided to take the rental car out onto some of the … Continue reading →

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Farewell Florence

Posted on September 12, 2015 by volovecto

My last full day in town we decided to go back into Florence, via the easy 15 minute train ride.  From the train station we took a bus up to the Piazzale Michelangelo.  For 1.20 euro you can ride the … Continue reading →

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