Easy Mode

I have an observation about the world in 2016. It’s too easy. No, I get that life is hard so I am not talking about “making it” in the world today. That is still hard. But remember the immortal words of Mark Twain, “Don’t go around saying the world owes you a living. The world … Read more

Branding

Well, I am going through a little rebranding on the site here. After many years of trying to find just the right way to brand my writing I have come full circle. Thus, over a period I will be migrating to RodStallings.com and BikerChaplain.com. I have redirected RodStallings.com to The Vitruvian Journey and like the … Read more

Tell Me You Don’t Want To…..

I am sitting at my favorite watering hole having a morning cup of Joe, lamenting the rain. We have had plenty this year already. However, I remember years where I prayed for it to rain just once. I am lamenting it because I took today and tomorrow off to do a Texas Hill Country ride. … Read more

Old vs. New

Quite often I debate things in my mind. I know, this is probably not a good habit. Debating one’s self in one’s own mind can lead to madness. …and I probably have a touch of that. My debate tends to almost always be a similar one; old or new? I have a few hobbies and … Read more

Childhood

Childhood is a time when life should be simple, joyful and carefree. I remember growing up in small Texas towns riding my bike all over town and only having one rule; get home before the street lights come on! The most complicated part of my day as a child, during the summer, was who’s house … Read more