Yesterday i went scouting a ride for some women on Saturday. Last time I did this, I crashed - broke my helmet and a bone in my wrist. Luckily, yesterday no issues.

As I was putting my bike away, I saw a woman getting ready to ride. Of course, I quickly noticed that she didn't have a helmet! I have never been one to walk up to folks and preach helmet safety - I do it plenty at work. Well, this time I did. I asked her if she had a helmet - "No, I keep meaning to get one." Her vehicle was a large SUV, so I asked if she had children - yes she had kids.

I went into my story of crashing on a simple, leisurely ride. I told her the whole story - hubby out of town, kids scared seeing me all bruised and bandaged. The biggest thing I emphasized was that I walked out of the hospital and went home to my boys.

She said she'd go get a helmet that afternoon. I hope she did!