Letter From The Owner

THUNdER ROAdS mAGAZINE Of mICHIGAN

STATE OWNER / PUBlISHER

Jody Mohowitsch P.O. Box 1782, Midland, MI 48641-1782 Office 989-486-8464 / Cell 989-615-5757 / Fax 866-678-2423 Jody@ThunderRoadsMichigan.com

lAyOUT & dESIGN

Barbara L. Garner / art director

CONTRIBUTING EdITOR

Barb Wilson

WEBSITE dESIGN

William McKenzie

AdVERTISING SAlES / dISTRIBUTION

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NATIONAl fOUNdERS Toni McCoy Shearon & Brian Shearon 1528 Matlock Drive / Chapmansboro, TN 37035 Thunder Publishing, LLC Offices: 615-792-0040 e-mail:thunderroadsfounders@yahoo.com www.thunderroadsmagazine.com

lETTER fROm THE OWNER

Enjoy Each Moment, Live Each Day to the Fullest

I made a post on Facebook not too long ago that read: If you had to give up your cell phone and the internet but you could live back in the time we didn’t have them—would you? I am old school, because I like holding a book in my hands, talking in person, lol my doors open… ooops, different direction! Seriously, I see how busy people are. The world is going so fast and demanding so much from each of us that I want to slow down and say, “enjoy each moment, live each day to the fullest for yourself.” I realize social media has its advantages, but there are times I want to go back to before everyone carried a cell phone. Here’s where I am going with this…get off your bleepin’ phones!! Be in the moment. As bikers, we all are pissed off by drivers not paying attention to the road because they are on their phones. Well, I’m also pissed because I feel we aren’t paying attention to life because we are on our phones! Remember when you went home and the answering machine took your calls for you while you were out? you can listen, look, browse, be nosy then…when you are home, not driving in your cage, out to dinner with friends, etc. Check it when you get home. I am tired of hearing about friends getting into motorcycle accidents due to distracted drivers. Let’s stand together and put the phones away. Life is here – let’s live it! We only have a few months left of riding season so I sure hope that you are taking advantage of it. Be sure to check in at the riding stops with your Free Ride Card! Read all about it in this issue; seriously, folks, there is no catch—and who doesn’t like free stuff? I want to remind everyone that Thunder Roads is supported by advertisers, so if you like reading it each month, please be sure to patronize our supporters. If you know someone that should advertise in the magazine, please share your copy and show them page three; they can reach out to their local sales representative or me. The rates are very affordable and we offer charity discounts as well. Be sure to like Thunder Roads Magazine of Michigan on Facebook to keep up-to-date with exciting updates and latest happenings. Thank you to all of our loyal advertisers—we appreciate you! Thank you, readers, for your support and making Thunder Roads Magazine #1!

Now for some “Mo” Advice: Letting Go. Letting go can be one of the hardest things to do. Whether it is a person, job, animal, habit, it is never an easy task. It leaves us feeling lost, empty, and hurt in most situations. At times, this can be harder to get through than the reason why we are letting go in the first place. Whatever you have to let go of—whether it is by choice or was out of your control—try to find something positive to replace it with. Stay strong, love yourself and remember: “This, too, shall pass.”

Jody Mohowitsch “Jody Mo”