Tybee Tour

The time is drawing near.  The reservations have been made.  My motorcycle has been serviced.  Soon, I will begin packing in preparation for my third annual motorcycle tour to Tybee Island.  I will be on the island November 5th - 9th and I am eagerly looking forward to the trip.

I have written about this before, but the island is almost eerily strange during the week, in the month of November.  For one, It is nearly deserted, with mostly locals to be found in the shops, restaurants and bars.  For another, the weather is cool in the mornings and evenings, and even cold at times.  The days are unpredictable; the temperature can be cool or very warm.  Last year, the island was socked-in with fog for most of the duration of my trip.  In other words, the weather gods can play all kinds of tricks on visitors this time of year and anything can be expected.

I can predict a meaningful time alone, communing with nature, while enjoying the beauty of the island.  It is a time to reflect and renew.  It is a time to be me.    

  

If You Want Fidelity, Get a Dog

Christopher Ryan, psychologist and co-author (with his wife) of Sex at Dawn, debunks the culturally instilled notion that monogamy comes naturally to the human species.  Speaking at a conference in Australia last year, he overviews the history of human sexuality as presented in his book.  His talk can be found on YouTube by searching on: christopher ryan monogamy.  He presents many interesting facts and conclusions, making the video well worth the invested time of fifty-seven minutes.