school of hard knocks – Colonel Mickey Addison

31 May 201618 May 2016Patio Wisdom

Patio Wisdom Tuesday: Bike Patterns

Had a friend tell me long ago that I didn’t buy motorcycle parts, I bought patterns. I’ll be damned if I don’t hear his voice every time I try to buy something nice for my bike. Like what you’re reading? Check out “Patio Wisdom” in the Lulu Store and at Amazon. Mickey believes everyone can […]

17 May 201617 May 2016Patio Wisdom

Patio Wisdom Tuesday: Plans C, D, E, and F

Life is full of plan B, a lot more plan C, and the occasional plans D, E, and F. Success in life is due to a combo of luck and hard work. When luck fails, you have to be able to work harder! The Patio King has always been willing to work hard to make […]

20 March 2015Road Wisdom

Being Here–And There, Too

No matter where I go, I always find myself there. The Patio King has always been a master at being “in the moment.” While I was rushing around from place to place, he always seemed to have the mindfulness to be present where he was, and with those around him. Good advice for all of […]