Fog was stubborn this morning at Seneca Rocks‚ but it couldn’t dampen my admiration for West Virginia backroads. What I like most about motorcycles is that they lean‚ a trait I describe to nonriders as “dancing with a machine.” A motorcyclist can select a dance partner ranging from a svelte sportbike to a big‑­boned tourer‚ but how well that partner performs depends on the quality of the dance floor: the road.  My favorite motorcycle dance floors are smooth asphalt ribbons that snake over mountains and along waterways‚ and some of the best I’ve found anywhere are West Virginia backroads. Appropriately called the Mountain State‚ it’s where the Allegheny‚ Blue Ridge‚ and Appalachian mountain ranges converge. With the highest average elevation of any state east of the Mississippi River‚ the roads curve over and around a rugged‚ varied landscape. The quality of road surfaces in West Virginia is generally superb (see sidebar at end of article). For riders who love to lean‚ it’s idyllic. Scan QR codes above or click “Day 1‚” “Day 2‚” or “Day 3” to view routes on REVER As I made my way south into West Virginia on these great winding roads‚ a familiar anthem played in my head‚ albeit somewhat revised: Asphalt heaven‚ West Virginia‚ Blue Ridge Mountains‚ Shanandoah River….  No disrespect to John Denver‚ but your humble scribe gives top billing to the West Virginia backroads. I was headed to Elkins‚ a small city at the edge of the Monongahela National Forest in the heart of Randolph County where a group of riders had bivouacked at the Holiday Inn Express. This location offered easy access to the region’s fantastic roads and a short walk downtown to multiple options for post‑­ride dinner and libations. See all of Rider‘s West Virginia touring stories here Next morning‚ I mounted my BMW R 1200 RT and joined routemeister Ed Conde for a well-planned 245‑­mile loop through the Allegheny Highlands. In morning fog‚ our group rode south on U.S. Route 250‚ then turned north on State Route 28 at Thornwood. The road was fantastically curvy‚ though a low‑­pressure warning for my rear tire was a cause for concern. After turning east on U.S. 33 at Judy Gap‚ we stopped at the Germany Valley scenic overlook‚ which was fogged in but had room for several bikes to safely pull off the road. I discovered a screw in the center of my tread‚ but the right tools – and folks willing to help – made for a quick repair. Stiff winds atop Spruce Knob forced these evergreens to grow leeward. At Franklin‚ we turned north on U.S. 220. Just past Upper Tract‚ we continued north on Smoke Hole Road. This very narrow‚ winding two‑­way road has continuous blind corners‚ elevation changes‚ and no center line‚ with several curves signposted at 5 mph. In one curvy section‚ we had to get past a farmer whose tractor was pulling a trailer with implements sticking out the side. He pulled as far over as he could‚ and we squeezed by and acknowledged his effort. The pavement was not as smooth as most roads that day‚ but the adrenaline meter was pegged. Smoke Hole Road isn’t for the faint of heart. Located on U.S. 33 on the way to Franklin‚ this convenience store looked at home in West Virginia. We rejoined SR‑­28 near Cabins and wound our way south along the North Fork South Branch Potomac River to Seneca Rocks‚ where ragged rock ridges reach skyward 900 feet. During World War II‚ American soldiers trained on these cliffs‚ and many applied the skills they learned to scale the cliffs of Normandy on D‑­Day. These days‚ the rocks are popular with climbers and photographers. Our ride had been largely within the Monongahela National Forest‚ and we were back in the heart of it. We rode west on U.S. 33‚ north on SR‑­32‚ north on SR‑­72 (Dry Fork Road‚ another winding‚ single‑­lane gem)‚ and east on U.S. 48‚ part of the Seneca Trail‚ to the hip little town of Thomas in Tucker County. At The Purple Fiddle‚ where “Live Music Lives‚” our lunch break included a performance by a physician-musician who sang about a strained relationship with his one‑­eyed grandmother: “We don’t see eye‑­to‑­eye.” David Somers of Northfield‚ New Jersey‚ motored toward the summit of Spruce Knob along NF 104. Lunch cravings satisfied‚ we rode north through Silver Lake and Aurora‚ over to Macomber‚ and down to Parsons. A growing part of West Virginia’s energy industry is powered by wind‚ and we encountered giant turbines spinning atop ridgelines. Later‚ riding south on deliciously winding U.S. 219‚ a wide‑­load pilot vehicle stopped all traffic so a tractor‑­trailer hauling a giant windmill blade could get through a section of tight turns. The impressive rig rolled by as we waited. The long blade had wheel‑­trucks attached directly to it‚ turning the blade into a trailer transporting itself. As the afternoon sunshine grew warmer‚ we eased back to Elkins. Out of several local restaurants near the hotel‚ I picked C. J. Maggie’s and joined other riders for supper at the bar. Later‚ as we socialized on the hotel’s back patio‚ the mayor of Elkins‚ Jerry Marco‚ paid us a visit. Hizzoner was gracious and welcoming‚ genuinely pleased to have dozens of motorcyclists staying in his city. Truth in advertising. In the morning‚ I hit the road early and solo‚ with more twisties and high elevations being my key goals. As I pulled my bike up off the sidestand‚ I felt some soreness across my chest. Rowing the handlebars of a 630‑­lb sport‑­tourer at a quick pace over hundreds of miles of tight curves had proved a workout. Aiming the RT east along winding U.S. 33‚ I made rapid progress toward Alpena‚ Harman‚ and Onego. Asphalt heaven‚ West Virginia repeated in my head as smooth‚ curvy blacktop unfolded like a roller coaster. It was worth the 600‑­mile ride from my home in western Massachusetts to ride these roads. And here’s some down‑­home irony: The primary author of John Denver’s hit “Take Me Home‚ Country Roads” is Bill Danoff‚ who revealed in an interview that the song was inspired by his upbringing…in western Massachusetts! Danoff felt the word “Massachusetts” didn’t sound musical‚ so he wrote the song about West Virginia. A lay-by along NF 112 offered this midmorning vista toward Circleville. I turned north on SR‑­28 for a view of Seneca Rocks‚ then back south to U.S. 33 and Briery Gap Road‚ where a right turn revealed a view of wickedly serpentine asphalt ahead. Time to apply those trackday lessons on body position. Farther on‚ a right onto National Forest 112 took me through a tunnel of trees. This road was fairly smooth‚ suitable for a spirited but reasonable pace. Sight distances were short‚ and at the crest of a blind rise‚ an oncoming car reminded me to be wary of oncoming traffic. Zipping along NF 112 felt like being in a tunnel of trees. A few switchbacks added excitement‚ but it was repeated deer sightings that quickened my pulse. A doe suddenly appeared in the road ahead‚ and I hit the binders. She trained her big ears on me and then looked behind. Moments later‚ a wobbly‚ spotted fawn appeared at her side. It was captivating to see two beautiful road hazards step effortlessly up a steep incline and vanish into the woods. Turning right onto NF 104 took me to the summit of Spruce Knob. At 4‚863 feet‚ it’s the highest ridge in the Allegheny Mountains and the highest point in West Virginia. On this clear day‚ the view from Spruce Knob was spectacular. Spectacular view from Spruce Knob‚ the highest point in West Virginia. Reversing course‚ I again savored those wicked twisties descending Briery Gap Road. My ears popped as I reached U.S. 33‚ now 3‚000 feet below the summit. I stopped again at Germany Valley‚ this time enjoying a fog‑­free view and no flat tire‚ then rode all the way to Brandywine in Pendleton County. I turned south on County Road 21 and rode past Sugar Grove Station‚ a National Security Agency communications site that reportedly intercepts all international communications entering the eastern U.S. Since I wasn’t expecting any illicit communiques that morning‚ I turned west to enjoy curvy Moyers Gap Road. With no fog and no flat tire‚ the view of Germany Valley was beautiful. At U.S. 220‚ I turned south and briefly entered Virginia (what a young boy there called “regular Virginia”). At U.S. 250‚ I cut right and stopped in Monterey for a late lunch at High’s Restaurant. This venerable eatery now holds the distinction of serving me the best fish sandwich I’ve ever had: rainbow trout‚ sourced from a local creek‚ fileted and grilled to perfection‚ and piled on a brioche bun. “Delicious” can’t do it justice. High’s Restaurant in Monterey‚ Virginia‚ is a great spot for lunch. As I continued north and east on U.S. 250‚ I rode up and down ridges and leaning through a succession of tight curves that had me laughing inside my helmet. And it was clear the instant I crossed the state border and entered Pocahontas County: Virginia’s road surfaces are good‚ but West Virginia’s are superb.  From Thornwood‚ the ride back to Elkins reversed the beginning of the previous day’s route. A fun road in the opposite direction was its own fun ride. Back at the hotel‚ I connected with other riders and walked downtown to another local eatery‚ Mama Mia Pie &; Pasta. Over Italian entrees and local craft beers‚ we compared notes from our day’s riding. David Somers (foreground) and Mitch Pivor of Dover‚ New Hampshire‚ motored down from the summit of Spruce Knob along NF 104. Morning presented another opportunity to ride glorious West Virginia asphalt‚ this time with my long‑­time riding partner Steve Efthyvoulou. Temps started cool‚ and the previous day’s crystal blue sky was now tarnished gray with smoke from massive wildfires in Canada. We went south on U.S. 250‚ a now‑­familiar route out of Elkins. Turning south on SR‑­28‚ we saw signs for the Green Bank Observatory‚ home of the world’s largest steerable radio telescope. Astronomy nerds will want to stop‚ but today we were observing asphalt‚ laid out before us in smooth‚ banked curves. The view over Hightown‚ Virginia‚ from a lay-by along U.S. 250. Steve and I rode through that farm a few minutes later. At SR‑­66 we turned west toward Snowshoe‚ one of West Virginia’s premier ski resorts. It was June‚ so the slopes were green‚ and we stopped for lunch at Kickin’ Chicken. Loaded with protein‚ we paralleled the Tygart Valley River on U.S. 219 north to Valley Head‚ where a left onto SR‑­15 set us up for an afternoon twist fest. The road presented often tricky curves to Webster Springs‚ where we picked up SR‑­20 for more fantastic curves. Flat light due to the wildfire haze softened the contrast between sun and shadow‚ improving visibility on these technically challenging roads. Some roads just sound enticing. This one is off U.S. 33 near Oak Flat. Near the West Virginia State Wildlife Center‚ we turned right onto Alexander Road. This narrow‚ curvy two‑­lane is full of tight corners and elevation changes‚ all the way to U.S. 250‚ where we turned north on a familiar route back to Elkins. Another amazing day was in the books. Though I had previously ridden through West Virginia several times on the way to other riding destinations‚ this was my first dedicated trip to ride the Mountain State – and I just scratched the surface. Without a doubt‚ there’s asphalt heaven on West Virginia backroads. See all of Rider‘s touring stories here West Virginia Backroads Resources West Virginia Tourism Elkins-Randolph County Pendleton County Pocahontas County Tucker County Webster County Sidebar: Why are West Virginia Backroads So Good? Randy Damron‚ a liaison between West Virginia’s departments of Transportation and Tourism‚ clued me in. Damron rides a Honda Gold Wing and a Kawasaki KLR‚ so he understands the motorcycling community. He explained that the improved quality of the state’s roads in recent years owes much to “Roads to Prosperity‚” a road construction and maintenance initiative to support West Virginia residents‚ industry‚ and tourism. Transportation and Tourism partnered to create four West Virginia Mountain Rides (with more on the way) that are in excellent condition‚ have good shoulders and guardrails‚ and run through beautiful scenery. The Seneca Skyway‚ for example‚ is a signposted 300-mile loop that includes several roads covered in this story. Go to the West Virginia Department of Tourism website and click on “Road Trips” to learn more. And check out Episode 150 of the West Virginia on the DOT podcast‚ where Damron and co-host Jennifer Dooley had me on the show. Visit the West Virginia Department of Transportation website to listen. The post Asphalt Heaven: Riding West Virginia Backroads appeared first on Rider Magazine.

Tim Hawkins’ junk drawer inspired a hilarious song‚ the likes of which we can all probably relate! Everyone‚ whether they want to admit it‚ is a hoarder. It may not be to a degree where specialists must be called in to assist in cleaning up the mess. However‚ nearly everyone holds on to things‚ for one reason or another‚ that they do not need. RELATED: Tim Hawkins Accidentally Put the Wrong Psalm As His Favorite Verse and Will Never Live It Down As everyone knows‚ these useless but held-onto items all find their way to the same location. The junk drawer‚ wherever it's in your house‚ is where those items reside. When placing them into that drawer‚ we make ourselves believe they'll come in handy someday. But everyone knows that someday never arrives. In a clip posted on YouTube‚ Tim sings a hilarious song about the junk drawer and the many things that likely reside in that location. Of course‚ like all good comedy‚ it's funny because there is a lot of truth to it. Before singing his junk drawer song‚ Tim Hawkins points out how universal and widely used a junk drawer is. RELATED: Tim Hawkins On Wedding Songs That Are Hilariously Inappropriate For The Big Day "I know we got a lot of different people here from a lot of different backgrounds and stuff‚" he said. "But that's what this song is about‚ how we're the same. I bet you everybody in this room probably has one of these at your house right now." Hilarious Items Inside Tim Hawkins’ Junk Drawer He then names some of the odd collection of objects you'll probably find in your junk drawer. "Canadian coins and a birthday candle Allen wrench and a suitcase handle Fourteen pens that don't work‚ a new note card and a button from a shirt An old antenna‚ a rubber band and a knob from an unknown door" As usual‚ Tim has the audience in hysterics throughout his performance. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Christian Comedian Tim Hawkins On Ways To Worship And now‚ you are probably thinking about cleaning out your junk drawer to make room for the newest junk. Proverbs 17:22 "A glad heart makes a healthy body‚ but a crushed spirit makes the bones dry." WATCH: Tim Hawkins With Junk Drawer Song  LISTEN: Family's ‘Unhinged' Reaction to Newborn’s Name | Dishwasher Repairman Didn't Listen to Instructions h/t: Godtube Featured Image Credit: YouTube The post Need a Good Laugh? Tim Hawkins’ Song About the Junk Drawer Should Do the Trick appeared first on GodUpdates.

In heartbreaking news‚ Gary Sinise’s son‚ McCanna Anthony Sinise‚ died at the young age of 33. His death comes five years after doctors diagnosed him with a “one in a million” disease‚ Chordoma. And now‚ let’s cover the Sinise family in prayer as they navigate the agony of this tragic loss. Actor Gary Sinise is well known for his notable roles as Lieutenant Dan in Forrest Gump or on the TV show CSI: New York. However‚ he’s also gained quite a bit of notoriety for his incredible passion for helping veterans. RELATED: Gary Sinise Has An Incredible Passion For Helping Veterans But Do You Know Why? Through the Gary Sinise Foundation‚ the actor has supported the military and other United States service members in a variety of ways. He’s paid off mortgages and built homes for wounded warriors. He regularly sends the families of fallen soldiers to Walt Disney World. Gary Sinise truly has a servant’s heart when it comes to honoring those who serve our great country. Sadly‚ the kind and generous man has suffered a great tragedy. On January 5‚ 2024‚ Gary Sinise’s son Mac died. Mac Sinise Health McCanna Anthony Sinise‚ who simply went by Mac‚ is the only son of Gary Sinise and Moira Harris. The couple also has two daughters‚ Sophie and Ella. RELATED: Inside The Impressive 40+ Year Marriage Of Gary Sinise And Wife Moira Harris Gary Sinise’s son Mac joined his father in supporting military service members‚ veterans‚ first responders‚ and their families. Mac went to work at the Gary Sinise Foundation in 2017. And Gary considered it a blessing to share his passion with his son. “As a father‚ having him as part of the Foundation was a gift‚” Gary said.”He was a great representative who cared about the mission and those we serve‚ and I was eager to watch him grow with the organization.” Also‚ like his father‚ Mac Sinise shared a love of music. He started playing drums at 9 years old and even played with his dad at some of the Lt. Dan Band shows when the group’s regular drummer couldn’t make it. Sadly‚ in 2018 and just two months after his mother’s cancer diagnosis‚ doctors diagnosed Gary Sinise’s son with Chordoma. RELATED: Gary Sinise Made a Promise To A Widow And Her Grieving Children And It Changed Everything “Chordoma is a one in a million cancer‚” Gary explained. “Originating in the spine‚ Chordoma affects‚ on average‚ only 300 people in the U.S. per year. In 70% of the cases the initial tumor can be removed‚ and it is cured. But in 30% of the cases‚ perhaps about 90 people per year‚ the cancer returns.” Unfortunately‚ the latter proved to be true for Mac. Making The Most Of His Time Gary Sinise’s son Mac underwent surgery in September of 2018 to remove a tumor‚ and then a subsequent spine procedure in February 2019 to clear out infection. However‚ a few months later‚ scans revealed the chordoma was back and spreading. Mac Sinise spent several years battling this rare cancer. The illness ate away at his body‚ robbing him of so much physically‚ including his ability to play the drums. However‚ Mac refused to let it steal his joy. RELATED: Battling Loss‚ Broken Bones‚ And Parkinson’s Disease‚ Michael J Fox Stays Happy And Inspires Mac continued serving at the Gary Sinise Foundation until he absolutely couldn’t any longer. He then began working from home to help launch the Gary Sinise Foundation podcast. Mac even interviewed his dad for the show! LISTEN: Gary Sinise’s Son Interviews Him  Even though the effects of chordoma made playing the drums impossible‚ Mac continued making music. RELATED: Toby Keith Announced Sickness and Then Died at Age 62 After a Roller Coaster Battle From his hospital bed‚ he worked on finishing a piece of music he’d started writing in college called "Arctic Circles." Upon his mother’s suggestion‚ Mac also learned how to play the harmonica. He then teamed up with various musicians (including his dad) to spend his final days creating an album of music called Resurrection &; Revival. Gary Sinise’s Son Dies At 33 In the same week the album went to press‚ Gary Sinise’s son lost his battle with chordoma. “Like any family experiencing such a loss‚ we are heartbroken and have been managing as best we can‚” Gary wrote in a tribute to his son. “As parents‚ it is so difficult losing a child. My heart goes out to all who have suffered a similar loss‚ and to anyone who has lost a loved one.” Despite the intense grief Gary Sinise and his family faced‚ he will forever cherish the time spent with his son‚ Mac. “While our hearts ache at missing him‚ we are comforted in knowing that Mac is no longer struggling‚ and inspired and moved by how he managed it. He fought an uphill battle against a cancer that has no cure‚ but he never quit trying‚” Gary said. “I am so blessed‚ fortunate‚ and proud to be his dad.” YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: TobyMac Shares the Story of ‘Faithfully‚' a Song That Helped Him Push Forward After Son's Death What a beautiful legacy left behind by this young man. Our hearts and prayers go out to the entire Sinise family. “And you now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again‚ and your heart shall rejoice‚ and your joy no man takes from you.” John 16:22 LISTEN: Dana Carvey Opens Up About the Pain of Losing His Son | Boy's Uplifting Words for Bullied Girl Go Viral h/t: Yahoo Featured Image Credit: Facebook/The Charlie Daniels Band The post Gary Sinise Lost His Son Mac to a ‘1 in a Million’ Disease and the Family Needs Prayers appeared first on GodUpdates.

Watcha doin’‚ Iger? Whenever a CEO sells off their shares‚ that’s generally not a good sign. Especially if it’s 80% of their shares‚ that’s a red flag! I’ve never heard of a sitting CEO sell off that much before. Which begs the question‚ what does Iger know? Is he about to abandon ship? Noah just mentioned 4 CEO’s that looked to have been involved in insider trading. Does the same accusation ring true for Bob Iger? EDITOR’S NOTE: when you see the phrase “Insider Trading” you might immediately think of Martha Stewart in prison for making illegal trades.  But that’s not always the case.  When referring to a C-Suite level executive in a company‚ they are an “Insider” by default and they are allowed to make trades as long as they are disclosed per SEC guidelines.   Barchart.com explains more: Insider trading refers to when a company’s executives‚ board of directors‚ and/or major shareholders buy or sell company stock based on non-public company information. Being aware of insider trades can help identify what insiders (i.e.‚ smart money) think will happen in the future. For example‚ if a significant number of shares are bought before an earnings announcement or before the results of a drug trial are publicly released‚ it could suggest that insiders think the company is about to release some good news‚ and that the share price will rise shortly. Barchart’s Insider Trading Activity page shows all insider trading recorded for the last 5 calendar days‚ with the option to filter by a specific transaction date‚ transaction type‚ or dollar amount of the transaction. The bolded part above is why we are taking so much interest right now…we see bright red flashing warning signs. Now back to Bob Iger. Did he just dump 80% of his shares? Some information is a bit murky‚ but Grok says yes: Not a good look for someone trying to drum up investor support in their dying company while at the same time emptying your portfolio of nearly all your stocks in your own company. Disney CEO Bob Iger Sells Off More Than 80% of His Stake in the Company | Disney Dininghttps://t.co/Pg8hmtqpuW — Doc (@DocBishop55) February 29‚ 2024 MSN reports: Investors can learn much by paying attention to how corporate insiders handle positions in their own companies. People may sell shares for various reasons (including buying a house‚ paying for college‚ or getting ready for retirement). Generally‚ they buy for just one reason: they expect to make more money. Often‚ one of the largest and best-informed shareholders in any company is the chief executive officer. Let’s see whether Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) CEO Robert Iger has been increasing or decreasing his shares over the past year and whether he knows something we don’t. One year ago‚ Iger owned around a million shares‚ worth over $97.2 million. On last look‚ he owned less than 187‚000 shares‚ a decline of about 844‚00 or so shares. The value of the stake plunged around 80.2% to more than $19.2 million. Inside The Magic adds: Disney CEO Bob Iger has been loudly proclaiming that the iconic media corporation is currently on the upswing and rebounding from years of box office flops and controversies‚ which raises a question: why is he selling off (hundreds of thousands) of shares of Disney stock? The Walt Disney Company is currently in something of a crisis mode‚ as its board of directors faces an aggressive campaign by billionaire investor Nelson Peltz‚ who is supported by former Marvel Entertainment chair and longtime Iger rival Ike Perlmutter‚ and former CFO Jay Rasulo‚ who are attempting to seize a control bloc of seats. Similarly‚ Blackwells Capital‚ another investment group‚ is doing the same. In the midst of all of that‚ shareholders and the public at large are wondering if and when Bob Iger has any plans to leave the Walt Disney Company‚ the organization at which he has spent most of his professional life and is widely associated with. While Iger can only say it is a “priority” to replace him‚ the fact that he is rapidly dumping Disney stock‚ even as he claims to be looking toward the future‚ might hint that he actually has some plans afoot. If you missed Parts 1-4‚ they are posted below: Part 1: Insider’s Selling (Bonus Part 4): Mark Zuckerberg Part 2: Insider’s Selling (Bonus Part 4): Mark Zuckerberg Part 3: Insider’s Selling (Bonus Part 4): Mark Zuckerberg Part 4: Insider’s Selling (Bonus Part 4): Mark Zuckerberg And here's a nice summary from Axios: When the market is at record highs‚ that's a great time to convert paper wealth to cash dollars. Just ask JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon‚ Meta's Mark Zuckerberg‚ or Amazon's Jeff Bezos — all of whom have been selling a lot of stock of late. Why it matters: It makes sense even for billionaires to diversify out of having the overwhelming majority of their wealth in a single stock. Now's a great time to do just that. By the numbers: Between them‚ the three moguls have sold $9.3 billion of stock in less than a month‚ per Jonathan Moreland of Insider Insights. Dimon sold $150 million of JPMorgan shares on Feb. 22. Zuckerberg sold $661 million of Meta shares between Jan. 31 and Feb. 21. Bezos sold $8.5 billion of Amazon shares between Feb. 9 and Feb. 20. Zoom out: Even these astonishing numbers pale in comparison to the $39.5 billion of Tesla shares that Elon Musk sold between November 2021 and December 2022‚ mostly to raise the cash he needed to buy Twitter. I'll end this article with a simple recommendation.... 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Between Iron Maiden albums‚ tours‚ getting his pilot's license and beating throat cancer‚ it's been a long road for Bruce Dickinson's The Mandrake Project‚ but it's all proved worth it for one of the most ambitious multi-media releases of 2024