To me, Scottsdale, Arizona has more incredible public art per capita, than any other city in the United States.
During the past 25 years, Scottsdale Public Art (SPA)  has transformed its 184-square mile city into an interactive outdoor gallery. As one of the nation’s most comprehensive public art programs, SPA features a diverse range of free arts, community events, exhibitions, and permanent art that appeal to residents and visitors, building upon the built environment and the public experience. SPA’s Director, Valerie Vadala Homer, invited me for a visit today, to learn of my travels in one of the world’s most diverse objects of art, The Kindness Bus.
Alerted to the fact, by Los Angeles Public Art Director, Margaret Bruning, that The Kindness Bus Tour was to be visiting Scottsdale, Valerie and I crossed paths on a bicycle tour of Scottsdale’s public art on Saturday before my planned call to her office.
We talked today about my mission in detail and discussed the positive healing properties of art when embraced favorably by the viewer. The Kindness Bus is certainly that without a doubt. I can attest to the fact that Scottsdale’s public art has brought me much joy. Visit their website at; www.scottsdalepublicart.org
Today I took a much needed break from riding after yesterday’s All Day Honor Ride. I am catching up on expressing gratitude, in the form hand written thank yous to the many supporters over the course of the past few weeks.

Just over 10 years ago, Scottsdale Police Sergeant, Thomas Hontz lost his life during a training exercise, when a piece of equipment he had been operating, exploded. I rode today to honor him and his 24 years of service to the police force.
Today the temperature in Scottsdale topped out in the mid 70s, making my all day Honor Ride a joy. I received a great response and fielded many questions from visitors to Scottsdale who knew nothing about this brave Hero. They certainly know now. My ride took me to the Training Center which was named for him, a Police Station and 2 Fire Stations. I spent a total of 10 hours on The Kindness Bicycle today.
Colin a Firefighter visiting Scottsdale from Cheyenne, Wyoming, was very interested in The Ride for Heroes and today’s Honor Ride.
Thanks to Ben, a manager from Staples office supply store, who kindly provided me with a donation of printed fliers for The Kindness Bicycle Ride for Heroes. I handed out nearly 100 of them today.