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Minnesota State Parks, Wow!
An adventurous excitement that my heart and soul craves several return visits to enjoy thoroughly.
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Trumpeter Swans.
The young swans in the photo above are called Cygnets.
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District School Houses
Braving all forms of inclement weather along dirt roads.
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Early Summer Travels
My awe is continuously appreciative of my surroundings.
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Nature’s trails heals.
My times have been moments of spiritual tranquility.
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Triple “H,” Weekend!
I enjoyable a weekend of Harvest Host Hopping driving a total of two-hundred fifty-four miles.
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Nicodemus, KS, 2023
African American families stayed in the area, settling on farms in the surrounding township.
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Road Runner Rest Stop
Passing the Rest Stop many times over the years, to finally visit at my leisure
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Love and Healing
Dreaming of nomadic travels roaming our planet, searching for tranquil moments surrounded by nature.
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Full-time RV home, yes mama.
A bed with a real mattress
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Sleeping in Nature
I signal nature’s nocturnal animals when I sleep.
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2020, MN, ND, Harvest Hosts and destinations.
Six other RV’ers arrived and we closed down the tasting room.
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Hyphened Journeys
Life’s journey is the hyphen defining life.
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Saguaro National Park East, Again
I have returned with more of my desert hiking experiences forthcoming.
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My Valentine’s Day love letter.
Happy Valentine’s Day.
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Fellowshipping with new friends
Sharing a love for our nomadic lifestyle.
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Desert morning
The horizon bring the light of a new day.
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Rubber Tramp Rendezvous 2023
I enjoyed the company of several dogs who satisfied my dog-fix.
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Happy New Year, 2023
I wish everyone’s dreams, desires, and expectations to become a reality in 2023 and beyond.
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Poetry is Nature
Words describe what is visually sighted, allowing your mind, body, and soul to absorb the picturesque poetic surroundings.
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End of the Year, 2022
I wish all my readers worldwide a humble, healthy, safe time as the end of 2022 approaches
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Summer of Fun 2022
60, born in the 60s.
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Golden moments of a day.
The beauty for the beginning or end of a day.
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Anxieties Lifeline
Anxiety is life’s emotion to prepare for life’s adventures
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Natures Spirituality.
Nature is forever, as opposed to humanity’s life span of fewer than one hundred years.
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Landscape photography of a pier.
Needless to say, I was a little disappointed.
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2022, Juneteeth honoring and celebrating heroes.
I attended the 2022 Juneteenth event at the Carter Farms of Unionville in Orange County, VA, honoring the freedoms of the enslaved who later suffered through “Jim Crow” ruthless tyrannical white supremacists through to the Civil Rights Movement, which continues today. As an African-American tax-paying citizen, my physical presence is a testament and the legacy…
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Harvest Host
Make the journey for a piece of Virginia heaven.
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The Monacan Indian Nation
Many Indigenous people around the world live on their ancestral grounds where they have always been.
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Dogs, cats or petless
The early morning dog walking before 6:00 am in the cold was extreme and brutal.
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Spring time sounds of the trail
My spirit soaking up the silence, calming my soul, easing my mind
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Bonnieville Salt Flats
Experiencing a unique beauty during a different season.
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Expressing your passions
Discovering your passion is cathartic when you tell the world of your discovery.Your discovery becomes a relief as you tell the world, hoping family and friends acknowledge your discovery and accept its reality. You, the creative, must remain on course to create and develop your passion.Doubting and confidence become persistent emotions that build courage, your…
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My accompanied travelers
I wake in awe of what I have accomplished.
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Valentine 2022
So, why did it take several years?
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Nature, Humans and Time
Nature’s trees have watched humans come and go.
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Geocaching Time!
Mega-events are attended by at least 500+ people
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Wintering Nomad
I parked Maxy for two months, and the beast was idle with occasional trips
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Retiree anniversary
I once was a hard-working, career-minded son, military personnel, husband, father, civil service worker to survive and enjoy the fruits of forty years of work/hard labor since the age of eight. I’m currently a highly-skilled veteran retiree who travels full-time in an RV relishing in the beauty of each day I awake. I have a…
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Expedition Overland Nomadic Adventures 2021 in Review
Yes, I looking forward to 2022
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Pacific Coast Beach & Shore birds
Watch your feet and move carefully away.
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Traveler types
I’m always surrounded with incredible views.
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Washington State’s Pacific Coast
An ocean becomes visually mesmerizing with never-ending waves of water breaking upon a shoreline, is nature’s melodic, soothing sounds.
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Nature’s forested spirituality
Nature’s melodic soothing sounds.
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Grove of the patriarchs
Dozens of day hikes and overnight backpacking within Mount Rainer National Park.
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2021 Pacific Crest Trail day
I’m not in a hurry and I love certain weighted comforts
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First day at Mount Rainer
My happy place.
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“Astonished tantrum.”
I have witnessed unbelievable angry tantrums and lost tempers by toddlers, children, teenagers, and adults. But, during a lovely wedding, I watched a 5’4″, 160-pound, grey-haired woman, with bright red lipstick and crimson rouge applied to her cheeks, in her mid to late eighties. I have heard her calmly tell anyone she was age sixty-five. …
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An old man, a duck & a squirrel.
What happens when the woman you love sends you out of the house to take a walk in the park.
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Winter Paradise!
I chose to retire to the southwest coast of FL!
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The Art of Connection
In the ever-evolving world, the art of forging genuine connections remains timeless. Whether it’s with colleagues, clients, or partners, establishing a genuine rapport paves the way for collaborative success.
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Beyond the Obstacle
Challenges in business are a given, but it’s our response to them that defines our trajectory. Looking beyond the immediate obstacle, there lies a realm of opportunity and learning.
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Growth Unlocked
Every business has a unique potential waiting to be tapped. Recognizing the keys to unlock this growth can set an enterprise on the path to unprecedented success.
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Collaboration Magic
The magic that emerges from effective collaboration is undeniable. When diverse minds converge with a shared purpose, the results can be transformative.
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Teamwork Triumphs
What fosters effective teamwork? It’s not just about grouping individuals together and hoping for the best. It’s about cultivating an environment where trust, open communication, mutual respect, and a shared vision converge.
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Adaptive Advantage
In an ever-shifting business landscape, adaptability isn’t just a trait—it’s a competitive advantage. Companies that embrace change, learn from challenges, and pivot when necessary are the ones that not only survive but also thrive in uncertain environments.
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Hello World!
Welcome to WordPress! This is your first post. Edit or delete it to take the first step in your blogging journey.
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Adventure vehicle maintenance
Ten thousand mile oil change and maintenance check by Toyota technicians.
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My Yearly Teddy Tour
Theirs a sense of comfort when I visit the same National Park every year.
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Happenstance with fellow travelers
Meeting travel friends reveals the fate of my travels.
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Voyagers National Park
International Falls MN becoming one of the best outdoor actives destinations in the U. S.
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The wisdom of 4-questions; “part-2, short story”
We have begun every day with a sideways kiss ( you know overnight bad breath and all ) and a hug.
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Writing, reading and a short story
The fourth question sent many would-be dates scurrying away.
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Small town living
The museum became a wealth of information for my research
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Wilderness presidential resorts
My current location allows me access to the Appalachian Mountains to the West for overnight backpacking and day hikes.To the East are the Eastern shores of Maryland and Virginia Eastern and the beaches of the North Carolina Outer banks.The ability to drive within a one to two hundred mile radius of my campground provides easy…
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America’s prescription parks
Nurturing your heart, mind, and soul in the great outdoors.
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“What is RV Boondocking?”
I simply explain I’m staying inside my mobile home.
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Southwestern National monument destinations
Pssst, here’s a travel destination secret.
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Visiting an old friend
The first icon park I fell in love with.
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Unique campground experience
There are iconic National Parks across the U. S. everyones eyes should gaze upon during their lifetime.
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Red Rock National Conservation area
I talked about my adventures when suddenly my uncle’s pickup turned into the left turn lane
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Travel damgae and repairs
Oh, I do love traveling, moving from one destination to another, with curiosity as my guide.
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Wintering in the Southwest
I enjoy the full hookups provided with a campground but I’m in love with the solitude of boon-docking.
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Arizona desert winter
Down deep in my childish soul are memories of hearing my mother’s voice. “You need to slow down and sit in one place for a while. Well, I have done it, Mom.
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My Valentines 2021
A loving Valentine’s Day message for my two wives.
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traveling during 2020, what a year!
The evolution of movement and transportation began with walking
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The Hoh rain forest Hiking Trail
Beauty beyond expression
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Olympia National park
I have fallen in love with the ecological beauty of the Pacific Northwest
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Change is INEVITABLE
Many expectations in life are inevitable,
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Port Townsend WA
Now you know something new!
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lake Audobon landscapes
Moments in time captured from the lens of my camera
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4E Winery
Extraordinary life experiences have become a delight, especially when interacting with Greg & Lisa
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Doubting Thomas organic Farm
50+ years of my life to find my farming home.
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Crossing the mighty Mississippi Headwaters
I never considered photographing my insect-proof attire.
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Harvest host
“It’s not just grapes that make fine wines.”
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Lakeshore RV resort
I love the sounds of silence
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Acclimating to Maxy & a new lifestyle
RV full-hookup campgrounds are hard to pass up. 🙂
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Travel fate & wisdom during a pandemic
The word “skepticism” quickly emerged from my thoughts.
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A new nomadic era
I have been fortunate to encounter men and women whose wisdom I have taken to heart.
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“Traveling nomadic during a world pandemic”
Until a vaccine is discovered and everyone is inoculated, stay safe and healthy.
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Self-isolation costructive downtime
Patiences virtue has taught me time is fleeting so do not rush towards your end date that you do not know.
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Nomadic Covid-19 self-isolation sacrafices
The beacon of light brightens towards the end of this pandemic.
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Saguaro National Park West
Falling in love with the desert.
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Sanibel Island Causeway
Basking in the beauty of my surroundings as a nomadic traveler
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The wisdom of 4-dating questions. (Short story) part-2
We have begun our day with a sideways kiss ( you know bad breath and all ) and a hug.
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The wisdom of 4-dating questions. (Short story) 2-parts
Mom, when did you actually know you were in love with dad?
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Thoughts of travel stirs my restless soul
A mature wisdom-filled twelve-year-old
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"Wintering in the Florida Everglades."
Human Snow Birds retreat to the warmer climates mimicking mother natures migration
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"My wives, girlfriends, and concubine."
Keep me outside in the world I love.
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"Big Cypress National Preserve & the Florida Keys."
An opportunity to capture photos and enjoy the beauty of the ride
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Big Cypress National Preserve morning sunrise
The perfect morning for me
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Nomadic traveler/author inspirer
Balancing my loves of hiking, bicycling, and photography with sitting still to write
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"My happy place."
The quiet wilderness serenity of nature’s beauty.
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"Humanities Blue Balloon."
we all live upon a planet with a downward force of gravity
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"Moving forward and expanding."
I no longer say aloud, be patient what’s the rush?
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"What a Summer!"
Surrounded by nature, emitting happiness and contentment.
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“Falling in love with nature.”
Surrounded by nature, emitting happiness and contentment
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9 ESSENTIALS YOU NEED WHILE HIKING
Detailed list for hiking and or backpacking.
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“Santa Cruze CA Pier/Wharf.”
I’m planning to merge my love of downhill mountain biking, and bicycle touring so I visited the Santa Cruz bicycle headquarters in Santa Cruz, CA. After I drooled over my possible bicycle purchase, I visited the Santa Cruz municipal wharf/pier. Upon my arrival, I was surprised and impressed with the history of nearly 3000-foot wharf/pier…
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“Poetry is Nature.”
Poetry is nature, infinite in age.
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“Sacred spiritual site for all.”
A sense of reverence is experienced as you pass the enormous Coast Redwood Trees
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“Pacific Crest Trail hikers.”
If you stop moving, you will die
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PCT 2019 people and animals
Among the thousands of people hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in 2019, there are also animals, and photographer, Andrew Burns. He is not hiking the trail, but he is developing a photo picture book of hikers of the Pacific Crest Trail. You can follow his current work on Instagram at PCT People Project. Then there are the…
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“2019 Pacific Crest Trail Days.”
We are sleeping inside a pup-tent for the very first time together.
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Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park is a natural amusement park, with hiking, and backpacking trails providing a soul calming meditative experience costing less than the entrance to Disney World, or Six Flags. There is so much beauty before your eyes in every direction you look, it becomes easy to lose your sense of where you are and…
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“Theodore Rossevelt National Park.”
Serendipity is attached to my nomadic travels when I discover the incredible beauty of hundreds of bison, several dozen feral horses, along with hundreds of prairie dogs wandering the grassy landscape of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. The park was established to protect bison, deer, and feral horses, among other animals. The south end of the…
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“My hiking and backpacking evolution. (part 2)”
As I mature, I’m discovering the wisdom to calm my anxious excitement to cherish every moment of my travels. MJL
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“My hiking and backpacking evolution. (part 1)”
After the Continental Divide Trail Days in April, I set off for the City of Rocks Campground in New Mexico, which is by far one of my favorite campgrounds. Although my visit was during the states fifth-season called “the spring winds,” the campground’s unique geological features are a visual marvel, with boulders 20-30 feet in…
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2019 Continental Divide Trail Days
Silver Cities Gough Park was ground zero for the 30-plus vendors who set up their displays
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“New camera begins with Texas Bluebonnets.”
Writing, reading, mountain biking, and fishing, be patient daddies got a new toy!
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“My restless soul; (“Poetry”).
In the forest I close my eyes hearing insects buzzing and humming around me.
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“Photography.”
This past February I attended the Key West Photo Festival with other photographers from around the US who broaden my knowledge and inspired my soul for the creative art. For the 2nd year in a row, the 2019 Key West Photo festival organizers Quincy Perkins & Allison Tirrell have established a premier event in Key…
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African child
Powerful words of poetry.
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“Alligators.”
Do not feed the animals their diets do not include human tourist.
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“Burmese Pythons Bounty hunters.”
“A good man always knows his limitations.”
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“Everglades Panthers.”
Be aware of the panther crossing signs when driving in the Everglades giving these beautiful mammals a chance to live.
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Everglades “Waste management.”
These birds are the official and original waste management facilitators of the Florida Everglades
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“Wayside parks & Mosquitos.”
Once you exit your vehicle, your first experience will be the sultry humidity and soon the mosquito.
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“Winter in the Everglades.”
Always beware, there will be alligators in those waters. 🙂
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“Rubber Tramp Rohndeveou.” aka RTR
My attempted winter destination for 2019 was the Quartzsite Arizona in Western Arizona. It is also the winter destination for several thousand RV’ers, Van dwellers, and everything in between. I first experienced this destination a year ago, as I rendezvoused with several thousand traveling nomadic and many wannabes converged on this destination to fellowship and…
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“Tombstone Arizona.”
After driving through falling snow during the day, I figured a quick side trip to Tombstone Arizona would be great since I could not imagine many tourists visiting in the near-freezing temperatures I expected the town to be a tourist location and it was all that and more. The history of Tombstone is a remarkable…
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“My nomadic travel origins,”
One aspect I thought of was my self-diagnosis of having a hyperactive personality with a dose of attention deficit disorder. 🙂
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“2018 Key West Fantasy Fest.”
Before I created this blog post, I took time organizing my thoughts to shape the narrative for the photos I captured during the 2018 Key West Fantasy Festival. I was ambivalent because none of the images represent any form of wildlife, wilderness landscapes or US National Parks. Since I began my nomadic travels around the…
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“Fellow World Travelers.”
It is always great meeting fellow travelers who seek nomadic adventures as we are a unique tribe of people whose experiences of the open road brings joys to our hearts.
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“Zombie bike ride.”
I recommend you visit Key West during the Fantasy festival with a daily schedule of events, there is something for everyone.
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“Some fun Mountain biking time.”
It has been three months of writing, editing, re-writing, editing, and a repeat of all with an occasional blog post. I recently took time for some mountain biking in Florida, at the Santos Trailhead, located south of Ocala Florida. Now, after riding the dirt trails in state and national parks in the western US, I…
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“Expressing your passion.”
Doubt, courage, and confidence are a persistent emotional tug of war deep within you and between your ears.
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“Love, Peace, and Happiness.”
These three words are the essential foundation for every human living on this planet. There are millions of different ways to achieve all three based on need desire and what you want. Happiness is within your heart to explore and discover at any stage of your life. Peace is an ongoing process within your mind…
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“Knowing I love you.”
Every day I’m honored to wake knowing I love you.
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“Their love is with me forever.”
I recently viewed the movie trailer “Green Book” scheduled for November 21, 2018, release in the US, and it triggered my thoughts about my travels across the US during my lifetime. I was moved emotionally as I thought of my parents who suffered through their fears, worries, and concern for my safety in the 1980’s…
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“Hiking and Backpacking Fears.”
On many occasions, my family and friends have voiced their concerns about me backpacking or hiking into the forests and deserts. They fear for my safety of everything and anything from zombie hikers to lions, tigers, and of course, bears. I see a trail as natures peaceful serenity revealing the visuals of various trees, flora,…
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