The Blue Ribbon Team is kind of a hub for the various projects under the umbrella of the Cernunnos Foundation (the company, not the website- although it is involved). There will be information from a variety of different sources… and different is the key.
On this page you may be subjected to my art, nature posts, permaculture, politics, videos, or whatever else comes down the pike. I hope you enjoy, but if you don’t I do not imagine you will stick around long enough for me to know.
- From Bean Blossom to Nashville
SR 135 – Between SR 45 and SR 46 If you ride motorcycles in Indiana, chances are you know - Pop UP Tees
Unleash Your Inner Geek with Pop Up Tee! Step into a world where your passion meets fashion at Pop - Stephen King’s Gothic Mansion
Even if the most prolific horror writer of the 20th century never stepped foot in this home, it would - Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Personally, I think the hundreds of millions that Indianapolis and other cities spend on supporting sports teams are resources - Another relaxing motorcycle ride.
Its a rolling meditation. There’s a softness to the morning in Kentucky horse country, a kind of hushed reverence - Napghanistan Tee
Most of the time, I keep my representations of Indianapolis super posi. Being an honest sort, I cannot always - The Sentinel Pine Bridge
Because the focus of Man Made is the beauty and awe of engineering, a lot of what we put - Bad experience and gaslit
Late last year my wife and I had a particularly bad experience with an online travel agency…and because it - Indiana Convention Center
When we talk about important buildings in Indianapolis, we sometimes have to acknowledge the less attractive ones for their - Motorcycle Ride AMSR
Sometimes its a valid question. But why ask it? Just take a little break and enjoy. Check out our - Get paid for your creativity.
It is really that simple. There are a million product sellers out there flailing around, trying to figure out - The Pepin Mansion
I may have mentioned once or twice that I have an affection for the Italianate variation of Victorian Era - Its time.
Time for you to flourish! Travel is the only thing you can buy that makes you richer. It’s a - Victory Field
If you love the aesthetics and tradition of baseball, you will be hard pressed to find a better overall - Open Road in the Hills of Kentucky
Motorcycle Ride AMSR Imagine this: it’s a perfect summer day, the kind where the sky is a brilliant blue - Fountain Square
On the Southeast side of Indianapolis, you will find Fountain Square. An old neighborhood, that is full of character - A Moon Bridge
While not a bridge to the actually moon, you will be actually over the moon when you stand in - Fort Benjamin Harrison State Park
I want to open this review with the statement that what I am about to say brings me no - Riding in and out of town
Motorcycle Ride AMSR Enjoy a casual Sunday Ride through rural Kentucky. Gentle Curves and a mild pace. Even pull - The Indiana State Museum
The Indiana State Museum is located on West Washington Street in Indianapolis and serves as a significant cultural and - Alcatraz
Not everything man makes is positive. But I am focused on impressive more than good and evil here. For - THE nursery for trees and plants.
As you may or may not know, several years ago I ran a podcast and website titled, DIY Food - Fun with Hills and Curves MC AMSR
Experience the thrill of riding a Harley Davidson through the twisty hills of Kentucky. Feel the adrenaline as you - Saint Mary Catholic Church
When we talk about significant landmarks in Indianapolis, IN; 317 North New Jersey Street in Historic Lockerbie Square has - Statue of Pan
So I am sitting on a friends porch waiting for him to get home one day and I look - Blue Ribbon Art Supplies!
When I was trying to decide who I wanted to write a review of today, I remembered how excited - Open Road Sweepers
Ask any motorcyclist what his favorite road feature is, and after you get past all the smart aleck comments - Lucas Oil Stadium
Home of the Indianapolis Colts! Seen from the corner of South Street and Capitol Avenue, Lucas Oil Stadium is - Dream Home in the wild.
Sometimes when you are on another mission, you run across a house in the wild that just makes you - 7 Ways to spoil your pet!
Spoiling Your Pets: The Ultimate Guide Cleaning Keeping your pet clean is essential for their health and happiness. Regular - Peace on Wheels
Motorcycle Ride AMSR Another video in out series dedicated to helping you relax and daydream when you should be - Indianapolis Arts Garden
When Indianapolis made the ill fated but not so surprising move to single handedly bring back malls by attempting - 50% fishing tackle
Spread the love - Depauw Nature Park
The Welcome Center Tower What is the significance of this tower? Just that I like it. It isn’t that - Offset your carbon footprint.
Take Control of Your Carbon Footprint with Wren: A Modern Solution for Global Warming Are you deeply concerned about - Exploring Kentucky
Motorcycle Ride AMSR Video Another relaxing AMSR motorcycle ride video from Riding Down This Road. I want to note - Indianapolis Public Library Central Branch
One of the old treasures in Downtown Indianapolis, Indiana is the Central Branch of the Indianapolis Library. A beautiful - Paul Bunyon Statue
When we are talking bout things that are man made, a lot of the time my focus is on - Improving the view
Last week I was down at Spring Mill State Park in Mitchell, Indiana to get in some forest bathing - Riding in the deep backcountry
This ride segment is pretty far off the beaten path. Yet another day riding where I found myself following - The Kile Oak
This ancient white oak is a hidden gem on the eastside of Indianapolis. Tucked into a corner of the - Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada and the American Falls Every time I see something about Niagara Falls, it seems like - Lead by example.
So recently I went to a local (eastside Indianapolis) restaurant that a friend had mentioned as being good on - Cruising on a Two Lane Highway.
There are some feelings that just can’t adequately be put into words. Which is why I created this series. - The Athenaeum
One of my favorite buildings in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. This cultural center is built in the German Renaissance style - The Flume Covered Bridge
There is no doubt that we build bridges now that are safer and stronger than we used to. Material - Following a River Access Road
You can never get lost on a motorcycle ride… you can merely be a little late in arriving. -Some - Say what you do and do what you say.
Remington’s Virtually Indestructible Foil Shaver 5100 is a masterclass in saying what they do and doing what they say. - The City-County Building.
If you travel the State of Indiana, you will find that we have some of the most beautiful official - The Stagecoach
Not something I am particularly drawn to, but while travelling in New Hampshire, I ran across this stage coach. - Circles and bridges
Sometimes when you are riding down random roads, it feels like you are just going in circles. The big - San Francisco from the Bay
The amount of engineering it took to construct the contents of this picture is astounding. From the Oakland Bridge - The Soldiers and Sailors Monument
The Circle One of several that make Indianapolis the Circle City. The Soldiers and Sailors Monument in downtown Indianapolis - A nice road to ride.
Words don’t do it justice. The video only hints at what it is like. I bullied the computer brain - Samuel Kidder Whiting House
One of my favorite styles of home construction is the 2nd Empire style of Victorian architecture. I don’t know - Murat Shrine
As far as pretty buildings in downtown Indianapolis go, this one is always near the top of a list. - Stalking a ’66 Suburban- the finale
The beautiful day continued, but eventually he ditched me…I shouldn’t take it so personally. I did feel a little - Peter Coffin’s “Pirate”
Aesthetically, Pirates are awesome. I mean everything about their image is very well crafted by fiction writers, visual artists, - The Indianapolis Children’s Museum
If you ask anyone for things for families to do in Indianapolis, on top of most lists will be - Stalking a 66 Suburban (part 1 of 2)
Man it was a pretty day for a ride and the road was gently twisty. Ooh, what is that - A fairy door
With just an earlier glimpse of this page, it would be possible to infer that the only man made - Riding Down This Road Tee
You like motorcycles? Are you a “real” biker? (meaning you like to ride your scoot) Do you want to - The dancing girl of Mass Ave
Ok, her real name is Ann Dancing. My disrespect is sincere though. Of all the great art created in - 5 minutes of pure joy
So after a half dozen videos are up I decided to search myself and see if the logarithm even - The Sandy Creek Covered Bridge
While we don’t think about them much unless we are using them, bridges are an engineering feat that is - Introducing Artist Profiles
One of the main reasons I started the Cernunnos Foundation and its associated web zines (Blue Ribbon Team and - The Scottish Rite Cathedral
One of the things you will notice about the more attractive architecture in downtown Indianapolis is that most of - A fun piece of road
River and creek roads are always best to ride motorcycles on. This one is no exception, plenty of twists - Lady Victory Tee Shirt
Embrace your Indianapolis pride with our exclusive Tee Shirt featuring a stunning portrayal of Lady Liberty atop the iconic - New York City Skyline
When we talk about impressive feats of human engineering, sometimes it is about the elegance of design and sometimes - Indy skyline from the east.
One of my biggest beefs with the world is the fact that the east side gets no love from - Edging Daniel Boone NF
Talk about a pretty piece of road. Where US 421 cuts across Daniel Boone National Forest (between Tyner, KY - Kaman H-43B-KA Huskie
Interesting puts it mildly when I look at this contraption. We ran across it while exploring the US Air - The Benjamin Harrison Home
A local favorite for grade school field trips and historical buffs alike, the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, located in - Hill Country Fun
AMSR For motorcycle riders and people who enjoy road views. This one is 2 minutes of riding through the - More from the New Albany Culbertsons
A bit of a hybrid of Victorian architecture styles, Culbertson Mansion West is a historic mansion built for Samuel - Indiana Repertory Theatre
As for Indianapolis landmarks, few are as beautiful as the facade of the Indiana Repertory Theatre. Unfortunately it has - Fall Creek Road from Geist to MLK
This ride had the practical reason of I needed to go downtown. It was a nice day so I - Banned- Domain dot Com
When you enter a contest at the State Fair, they don’t tell you that you suck. There is a - Buddhist Statue
Who doesn’t appreciate a public statue. They are one of the great thing humans make. This one is located - Indianapolis from Indiana avenue
Driving into Indianapolis on Indiana Avenue offers a glimpse into the rich history and cultural significance of this iconic - Hiway construction but blue skies ride.
Nothing like blowing off a day and just wandering around on a motorcycle. If you are doing it right, - The Second Empire in New Albany Indiana
The Culbertson Mansion, located in New Albany, Indiana, stands as a testament to the grandeur and prosperity of the - Naptown Love
Nestled in the heart of the American Midwest lies a city with a spirit as vibrant as its skyline, - Union Station
It has been a long time since you could really see Union Station and get a good photo. Downtown - The Golden Gate Bridge
Its not very often that you get a clear view of the Golden Gate Bridge from pier side, but - Review- The Skeletons Museum
Skeletons Museum of Osteology is a Blue Ribbon Winner I wanted to make sure the first review I posted - An old iron bridge and a repurposed mill
While travelling in the northeast there was no shortage of interesting buildings surrounded by beautiful scenery. This site provided - Anything but ‘Indy A No Place’
The Indianapolis Nickname Tee “Embrace the Spirit of Indianapolis with Our Exclusive Nickname Tee! Show off your Hoosier pride - A citizen of no mean city.
Since I first saw these words I have been taken by them. And by taken, I mean I was - Ridin down a country road.
One of my favorite activities is riding motorcycles. Not sitting around talking about them. Not buying and selling them. - Italianate Mansion
I ran across this beauty while strolling around Portland, Maine. I love Victorian homes in general, and Italianates are - Cahokia
A special Earth Day edition of Man Made. I thought for earth day it would be nice to remember - West Quoddy Head Lighthouse
The West Quoddy Head Lighthouse may be one of the most photographed light houses in the world. This is - Indy flag and map tee shirt
Introducing the Ultimate Indianapolis Mashup Tee! Showcase your Indy pride in style with our exclusive tee featuring a vibrant - Indianapolis Motor Speedway
I am not a huge race fan, but this time of year it would be insane to claim to - A peaky yellow house with widows walks
For the first Victorian home, and the first Man Made post on Blue Ribbon Team; I am starting with - Indy skyline tee
I cannot believe that I didn’t put this up with the photo of the Indianapolis skyline that I shared - Indianapolis skyline at sunset
I figure the only appropriate way to open a page about Indianapolis is by putting up a picture of - Welcome to the Blue Ribbon Team!This website will be a little bit eclectic, but organized in such a way that the things that interest