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The punctuated alarm calls of a red-wing blackbird pierced into my consciousness from an unseen cattail perch. “Tchee-err, tchee-err, tchee-err.” A chorus of several more rang in my ears like cheerleaders on the sidelines. Following a short coffee rendezvous with two of my best friends, I embarked on a long- anticipated motorcycle odyssey chasing the western sun. My excitement rivaled those of my blackbird accompanists because, for the first time in a very long time, my motorcycle flight was to be solo. For the trip I adopted as my flying mascot, the arctic tern, Sterna paradisaea, the ultimate long-distance traveler. Pirsig fans who are familiar with Lila will recognize my winged guardian as it graces the cover of his second, and favourite work. |
