In San Francisco - Heading Home to Arizona

The Freedom Glide in a Parking Garage in Downtown San Francisco.

It is a very surreal moment as I pull out of San Francisco this morning and head for Mesa, Arizona,

Today marks 1 week shy of 10 months from the day I left Mesa, AZ heading east on the Freedom Ride to promote my company, DesignWraps Brands, as well as inspiring Hope in Americans.

What a journey it has been.

I will be blogging more as I take this time during the Holidays to spend time with my mom, Rose Everson, my brother, Walker and his wife Dianne and their family and meet up with friends.

So you will be hearing from me.

Enjoying breakfast with Kathy from Kathy's Life Ride

And I will be riding the highways and byways of Arizona, enjoying my home state and preparing for the time when I head out in January to meet up with all of you,

On the Road!

Riding American Proud!
Lady Road Dog

PS Check out the Steel Horse Sisterhood!

Freedom Glide on Treasure Island

Everyone needs a best friend!

Alcatraz in the background!

The skyline of San Francisco!

Inside the beautiful old Theater in Alameda, California

Outside of an amazing Theater in Downtown Alameda, California

A little about Lady Road Dog....
I am the Founder and CEO of DesignWraps Brands, a proud "Made in America" manufacturing company, offering headwear and apparel to the "motorcycle culture" as well as women suffering from hair loss.

I am on a 36 month motorcycle trip, promoting the purchase of American Made Products, promoting the preservation of our Bill of Rights and inspiring Hope in Americans.

I purchased my first Harley-Davidson in 1986. She was a Candy Apple Red Softtail Custom and I loved her with the same passion as my sweet Street Glide. But it was a much different women who rode those highways of America in those lazy days of the 80's.

Follow me as I continue my journey traveling across America, visiting every licensed Harley-Davidson dealership in the lower 48 and who knows......a trip to Alaska is in the works.

Riding the Pacific Coast

September 2013

After spending 3 exciting weeks in Southern California, 

I am heading up the coast go San Francisco to attend a fabric show.

Picking new fabrics for DesignWraps Brands is always one of my favorite moments each year.

We will be offering new colors in our Wraps of Hope line.
And RidersWraps will be offering new styles also.

The Freedom Glide is packed and ready. So many changes to her.

She is not just another pretty face, she is a beast, thanks to Bassani Exhaust, Fueling Performance Parts and Legend Suspensions.

She is, most certainly, my Steel Horse.

I will post more later on her Performance Modifications.

You be safe out there.
Riding American Proud
Lady Road Dog


A little about Lady Road Dog....
I am the Founder and CEO of DesignWraps Brands, a proud "Made in America" manufacturing company, offering headwear and apparel to the "motorcycle culture" as well as women suffering from hair loss.

I am on a 36 month motorcycle trip, promoting the purchase of American Made Products, promoting the preservation of our Bill of Rights and inspiring Hope in Americans.

I purchased my first Harley-Davidson in 1986. She was a Candy Apple Red Softtail Custom and I loved her with the same passion as my sweet Street Glide. But it was a much different women who rode those highways of America in those lazy days of the 80's.


Follow me as I continue my journey traveling across America, visiting every licensed Harley-Davidson dealership in the lower 48 and who knows......a trip to Alaska is in the works.

Made in the USA Product

It is not often that I find a product that I instantly fall in love with.




With all that we are exposed to each day, I believe we become desensitized to the awesome, the WOW, those "creations of art" that when you look at them, they make you smile!

I do hope you are as delighted with the creations of Desert Steel as I am,

And of course, they are all, "Made in America!"

I am finding that more people are taking that moment to flip over the item or the tag, looking for the "Made in America."

Simply put, as consumers, we care!

Until next Monday, Make it a great week. And remember!

Buy American, when you can.

Riding American Proud
Lady Road Dog

A little about Lady Road Dog....
I am the Founder and CEO of DesignWraps Brands, a proud "Made in America" manufacturing company, offering headwear and apparel to the "motorcycle culture" as well as women suffering from hair loss.

I am on a 36 month motorcycle trip, promoting the purchase of American Made Products, promoting the preservation of our Bill of Rights and inspiring Hope in Americans.

I purchased my first Harley-Davidson in 1986. She was a Candy Apple Red Softtail Custom and I loved her with the same passion as my sweet Street Glide. But it was a much different women who rode those highways of America in those lazy days of the 80's.


Follow me as I continue my journey traveling across America, visiting every licensed Harley-Davidson dealership in the lower 48 and who knows......a trip to Alaska is in the works.

The Vision Part 1

Today is the Sabbath and I am blessed to be in Loveland, Colorado enjoying the hospitality of my long-time friend, LeAnn Illingworth. This morning we will attend church at Resurrection Fellowship, a church we have attended together for over 20 years.

These are simple joys that can not be purchased or created at will.

They just are and I look at these moments with gratitude.

I can truly say that on my journey, I embrace the days with challenges knowing that God is bringing me to another level. If you ask, OK God, what is the lesson today?" He WILL answer. The key is to listen for the answer and be open to His possibilities. You will be amazed, I promise. And you can hear me say with a smile, "There's your sign."

I am consumed. There is a tension between what is real at this moment and what the possibilities are. It is the state that I stay in, quite honestly.

To focus on what's around you will diminish your ability to focus on what's before you.

What is before me is a vision that God gave me over 23 years ago.

He knew where this life would take me, when my lessons would finally take hold and when I would be ready to step into these shoes He has placed on my path for me.

A very wise man gifted me with a story yesterday that once again opened my eyes to the possibilities that the Lord places in front of me, every day.

I will end with this powerful rendition of the story of Columbus. As you read each word, close your eyes, and image Columbus as he stood on the deck of that ship. Feel what he was feeling. And taste the success he must have tasted as the bird was spotted.

Then pray for God to show you YOUR vision! And be open.......

Riding American Proud
Lady Road Dog









~ True story ~ When Columbus had reached the edge of the map - the "known/best guesstimated" edge of the blue - his first mate implored him to turn back... his answer: Sail on. The next day, again with nothing in sight and farther than ever before from their homeland, the first mate again asked; and again he gave the same answer... Sail on. The third day, the first mate BEGGED him to turn back lest they fall off the earth, etc, etc; and Columbus, knowing all his sailors were listening, turned to him and said in a very loud voice: "Sail On! Sail On! In full faith, SAIL ON!! (A land bird was spotted the next day) - Sail On, my friend... the possibilities will become clear as the reality unfolds in front of you. Posted by a dear friend who supports me as I ride through this journey. Thank you!



A little about Lady Road Dog....
I am the Founder and CEO of DesignWraps Brands, a proud "Made in America" manufacturing company, offering headwear and apparel to the "motorcycle culture" as well as women suffering from hair loss.

I am on a 36 month motorcycle trip, promoting the purchase of American Made Products, promoting the preservation of our Bill of Rights and inspiring Hope in Americans.

I purchased my first Harley-Davidson in 1986. She was a Candy Apple Red Softtail Custom and I loved her with the same passion as my sweet Street Glide. But it was a much different women who rode those highways of America in those lazy days of the 80's.


Follow me as I continue my journey traveling across America, visiting every licensed Harley-Davidson dealership in the lower 48 and who knows......a trip to Alaska is in the works.

Rick Rescorla 9/11 evacuation hero RIP

Although this video is 44 minutes long, it is worth the time you will take to watch it.

This man is a hero.

He lived his life with a purpose that he knew was his reason for being on this earth.

And he died with No Regrets.

Very inspiring.

When you find your purpose be being, and step into it, you will find that sweet spot and your reason for living.

Riding American Proud!
Joan - Lady Road Dog

9/11 Budweiser Commercial - AIRED ONLY ONCE

I have not seen this until today. I have to admit, I shed a few tears.

Wow! Thank you, Budweiser!

Sunday Surprises

This morning, after listening to an extremely violent storm all night, I woke to a beautiful day, a day truly made for riding.

After the first 100 miles, I pulled into to gas up at a Ayerco Gas Station. Now the reason I am mentioning the station is because, I have never pulled into this brand of gas station before.

But today I did.

I have found there are no chance meetings in life. Every step I take is planned by God.

2 members of the Lone Wolf No Club out of Hannibal, MO were waiting to meet me as I gased up in Hannibal.

Rodney and Tom, two of the most interesting men I have met, have a true heart for helping.

Their love for children, motorcycles, cars and America came through in everything they talked about.

Carl, pictured on the right, has an extreme passion for purchasing American Made. His resemblance to Elvis is uncanny. They could be related.

Americans who truly love our Bill of Rights and have a heart for their country.

Meeting Rodney, Tom and Carl was my sweet moment for this Sunday.

Riding American Proud

Lady Road Dog