Education Ride 365 has me traveling the country from January 1 through December 31, 2012.  That is a long time on the road riding a motorcycle solo.  Sometimes I miss familiar things.  One constant no matter where the Cycle of Education takes me, however, is the joy and instant bond that can be established with dogs encountered along the way.  Never being too far away from a dog means never being too far away from an instant friend willing to offer unconditional acceptance and companionship!  What joy dogs bring people!

On this blog I have, and will continue to, feature great people I have met along the way during this yearlong journey.  Here is a salute to all the dogs who have eased my way, with a photo of me with two favorites I met in Minnesota: