Lost Loves

We have many levels of love within us. The love that one person has for a lover, the love from one friend to another, or the love for one that meets both of those categories. The love of a parent for their child or to members of ones' family. You should consider yourself fortunate to have had one of these and blessed if you have had your love returned.
I have been lucky to have loved a number of women who at one time or another returned my affections. There have been brunettes, blonds, a redhead and at least one black haired, dark-eyed beauty. These women continue to reside in my heart to one degree or another and if they broke my heart or I broke theirs, our hearts have mended over time. I like to think that the tears that I shed became diamonds which decorate my heart as mementos of those loves.
Often I felt undeserving of the attention and affection which I was offered and accepted it while waiting for the laugh that I was sure was going to come. Waiting for someone to leave or say it was just a joke has a tendency to restrict a relationship and definitely caused at least one to fail. I hesitated, backed off and then regretted what I had lost. (I am happy that that person has found happiness, even if it is with another, and lives in Indianapolis now. I wish her well.)
I have also had loves that were platonic and have loved a number of people who I am proud to call my friends. Some have been there for me when I needed a friend and supported when I didn't see any positive kind of a future for myself. Some shared important events, trials or were met during journeys into foreign lands. (T.J. Thomas and his wife Karen - even after 30 years yo0u are still in my thoughts.) Thes are the ones who have in one way or another given meaning to my life and I am thankful for having known them.
To all of you, I hope you remember me fondly and I want you to know that you still reside in my memories and my heart. All my love to all of you.

motorcycle as alternate hybrid vehicles

Many manufacturers are using motorcycles as a base upon which to build hybrid or alternative vehicle choices to replace the cars that clog our highways and guzzle gas. Aptera, BMW, Cirbin and Carver are just a few of the companies that have such that are being designed or in production. Some appear to be standard 3 wheelers with one wheel in front and two in the rear. Others such as Aptera and Cirbin place two wheels in front and one in the rear.
What I find really interesting is how some of the companies have dealt with the problem of one of the rear wheels lifting off of the ground when running at speed. The Carver for example uses computer controlled hydraulics to "lean" into the corner, just like a two-wheeler. Neat huh!


http://www.cirbin.com/
http://www.carver-worldwide.com/SubItem/SubItem.asp?S_ID=47&nc=1
http://www.flytheroad.com/
Http://www.aptera.com