Why Ride?

[Dragonrider]

I have often been asked why I fly, or ride, or sail small boats in big oceans. I never have had a ready answer, though I know there is one.

The folks asking are the same people that are asking if the cost of the space program (in people and dollars) is worth it. In short, Why Fly?

My answer is at the link. No ads, no popups. It's a poem again . . . sorry. Comments?

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For to seek all the answers to questions in my mind
Opens a universe of wonders, and new things to find.

See the link: Why Fly?

No ads/popups.

[Wayne]

That really speaks to me Danny. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Good Job.

[Jerry]

Why fly?

Why ride a motorcycle?

Why race?

Why set endurance records?

My take...we get bored without a challenge. It might be space flight. It may be challenging another country in war. It might be discovering a cure for cancer. Whatever it is, a challenge creates passion, and for all our talk of civility and reason, at our core we are a passionate species.

We fly, and will continue to fly, because we are passionate about flying.

[dspshemp]

Great poem!! I guess we are all driven by desires, and should follow them to the fullest. Just from all of your posts, I can't wait to buy the book!!!!