Announcing Our Nonprofit Sponsors

Ron 0:07

Today's episode is a bit unique . It's a bit short , but I think it's quite a bit important . It's important to me and I hope it will be to you too , after you hear what I have to say . You too , after you hear what I have to say . As of this week , I'm excited to announce that this podcast , peace , love Moto , is a proud sponsor of two amazing nonprofits here in Northern Colorado . One is the Carousel of Happiness in Nederland and the other is Hearts and Horses right here in Loveland , where I live .

Ron 0:47

The Carousel of Happiness is sometimes described as a whimsical menagerie . I like those terms . It has 56 hand-carved animals on a restored 1910 carousel frame 1910 carousel

The Carousel of Happiness Story

Ron 1:10

frame . I've been visiting and riding the carousel with my family and friends for I don't know how long well , over 10 years , maybe closer to 15 when it started Veteran Scott Harrison , a Vietnam veteran who I'm so proud to call my friend . He spent 26 years carving the unique animals , one at a time , animals all of which are large enough to ride on and all of whom were inspired by a music box that brought Scott comfort during the Vietnam War , out on the battlefield . During the Vietnam War , out on the battlefield , visitors from all over the country and even all over the world , listen to the 1913 Wurlitzer band organ as they ride the carousel . This is one place where joy is created and joy is shared .

Ron 2:21

I also want to tell you about the other . I also want to tell you about the other place that my wife and I , through this podcast , are proud to support

Hearts and Horses Therapeutic Riding

Ron 2:31

as of this week . It's called Hearts and Horses . It's very near my home here in Loveland , Colorado . In fact , just this afternoon I went by for a visit and spoke with them , like Scott Harrison , who built the carousel , these are good people . These are very , very good people , people who express love for total strangers just because their hearts lead them to do that . Hearts and Horses is a therapeutic riding center with about 30 horses , I believe they told me , and it's dedicated to helping people with disabilities . It serves children with physical and mental disabilities , veterans suffering from PTSD , even those with dementia , providing each of those folks these horses and the services that go right , along with those professionals who are here and volunteer their time to promote physical and emotional healing . It's beautiful . It's a safe and supportive environment where individuals in need can experience the unique benefits of connecting with horses and connecting with those who support the horses and support them and love them , love them both . What's not to love about horses , right ? What's not to love about horses , right ? And what's not to love about humans who just need a little help ? The staff here at Peace Love Moto , the staff that's my wife and I . We are the staff . Yeah , we're a small little operation

A Calling to Create Real Connections

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Ron 4:23

I record the podcast on my Apple MacBook in the studio which was previously known as my son's room , here in our home in Loveland , colorado . Yes , we're a small operation , but there's something I feel like I need to tell you , something that's been in my head and it's in my heart . Being inspired by such people as Scott Harrison and Allie Wagner at the Carousel of Happiness and Catherine Yuma , who I met just today , and the other team at Hearts and Horses , I hear a calling . I do , a calling to do something positive , to do something real . A calling to do something positive , to do something real , something tangible for my community and for you , my friends , who listen to this podcast .

Ron 5:35

I don't know what that real and tangible thing is exactly , but feedback that I get from listeners tells me that there are motorcycle riders out there who need an experience , who need a real experience , not just happiness , but joy . It's a whole other thing , right ? Some tell me that they need time on a motorcycle riding the back roads of Colorado , just like I describe . All the time . They tell me that they need an experience with Mother Nature and the Rocky and they want to see amazing things happen in places like hearts and horses that do so many wonderful things for people who just need some help . Listeners tell me that they need an experience . They tell me they need peace of mind , don't we all ? So , my friends , I'm working on that .

Ron 7:03

I hear a calling . I'm trying to figure out what that is . I'm getting advice from good friends and people I confide in and trust , but I'm working on some way for you and I to connect , if you want to do that , to connect on motorcycles here in Colorado to see amazing sights together . To see amazing sights together , to commune with Mother Nature , to be quiet , hear what she has to say . And other options are just out there visiting coffee shops , little cafes

Invitation to Find Peace Together

Ron 7:45

and just stopping in the middle of a road that's completely empty and looking around and just saying wow , isn't this wonderful ? In the middle of a road that's completely empty and looking around and just saying wow , isn't this wonderful . But also , I think it's important for us together to go meet wonderful people , wonderful local people here in northern Colorado , all the while seeking peace of mind together . And who knows , we just might find it as always . Thank you so much for listening . I wish you peace and I wish you love . Thank you .