Patience = Wisdom
Depression and Denial, Denial and Depression,
Depression and Denial, Denial and Depression,
Escaping summers hot temperatures as a solo migratory traveler.
An adventurous excitement that my heart and soul craves several return visits to enjoy thoroughly.
The young swans in the photo above are called Cygnets.
Braving all forms of inclement weather along dirt roads.
My awe is continuously appreciative of my surroundings.
My times have been moments of spiritual tranquility.
I enjoyable a weekend of Harvest Host Hopping driving a total of two-hundred fifty-four miles.
African American families stayed in the area, settling on farms in the surrounding township.
Passing the Rest Stop many times over the years, to finally visit at my leisure
Dreaming of nomadic travels roaming our planet, searching for tranquil moments surrounded by nature.
A bed with a real mattress
I signal nature's nocturnal animals when I sleep.
Six other RV'ers arrived and we closed down the tasting room.
Life's journey is the hyphen defining life.
I have returned with more of my desert hiking experiences forthcoming.
The horizon bring the light of a new day.
I enjoyed the company of several dogs who satisfied my dog-fix.
I wish everyone's dreams, desires, and expectations to become a reality in 2023 and beyond.
Words describe what is visually sighted, allowing your mind, body, and soul to absorb the picturesque poetic surroundings.
I wish all my readers worldwide a humble, healthy, safe time as the end of 2022 approaches
The beauty for the beginning or end of a day.
Anxiety is life's emotion to prepare for life's adventures
Nature is forever, as opposed to humanity's life span of fewer than one hundred years.
Needless to say, I was a little disappointed.
Image captured by the author: https://thecarterfarms.com I attended the 2022 Juneteenth event at the Carter Farms of Unionville in Orange County, VA, honoring the freedoms of the enslaved who later…
Make the journey for a piece of Virginia heaven.
Many Indigenous people around the world live on their ancestral grounds where they have always been.
The early morning dog walking before 6:00 am in the cold was extreme and brutal.
My spirit soaking up the silence, calming my soul, easing my mind
Experiencing a unique beauty during a different season.
Image captured by the author 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…
I wake in awe of what I have accomplished.
So, why did it take several years?
Nature's trees have watched humans come and go.
Mega-events are attended by at least 500+ people
I parked Maxy for two months, and the beast was idle with occasional trips
Sunrise Matanza Pass Fort Myer Beach Florida 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…
Watch your feet and move carefully away.
Mountain Goat Coffee & Bakery During my travels east across Washington State from the coast, I stopped at my friendly neighborhood campground, the Cascades near Packwood, Washington, where large bull…
I'm always surrounded with incredible views.
An ocean becomes visually mesmerizing with never-ending waves of water breaking upon a shoreline, is nature's melodic, soothing sounds.
Dozens of day hikes and overnight backpacking within Mount Rainer National Park.
I'm not in a hurry and I love certain weighted comforts
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…
What happens when the woman you love sends you out of the house to take a walk in the park.
I chose to retire to the southwest coast of FL!
Ten thousand mile oil change and maintenance check by Toyota technicians.
Theirs a sense of comfort when I visit the same National Park every year.
Meeting travel friends reveals the fate of my travels.
International Falls MN becoming one of the best outdoor actives destinations in the U. S.
We have begun every day with a sideways kiss ( you know overnight bad breath and all ) and a hug.
Duluth, MN, is the boyhood hometown of Robert Allen Zimmerman,
The fourth question sent many would-be dates scurrying away.
The museum became a wealth of information for my research
Twenty-four to thirty-six hours later, I was anxiously anticipating my travels
https://videopress.com/v/ZaXotDFn?preloadContent=metadata Wilderness Resorts Video 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…
Nurturing your heart, mind, and soul in the great outdoors.
I simply explain I'm staying inside my mobile home.
Pssst, here's a travel destination secret.
There are iconic National Parks across the U. S. everyones eyes should gaze upon during their lifetime.
I talked about my adventures when suddenly my uncle's pickup turned into the left turn lane
Incredible poem
Oh, I do love traveling, moving from one destination to another, with curiosity as my guide.
I enjoy the full hookups provided with a campground but I'm in love with the solitude of boon-docking.
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…
A loving Valentine's Day message for my two wives.
The evolution of movement and transportation began with walking
I have fallen in love with the ecological beauty of the Pacific Northwest
Many expectations in life are inevitable,
Now you know something new!
Moments in time captured from the lens of my camera
Extraordinary life experiences have become a delight, especially when interacting with Greg & Lisa
50+ years of my life to find my farming home.
I never considered photographing my insect-proof attire.
"It's not just grapes that make fine wines."
RV full-hookup campgrounds are hard to pass up. :-)
The word "skepticism" quickly emerged from my thoughts.
I have been fortunate to encounter men and women whose wisdom I have taken to heart.
Until a vaccine is discovered and everyone is inoculated, stay safe and healthy.
Patiences virtue has taught me time is fleeting so do not rush towards your end date that you do not know.
The beacon of light brightens towards the end of this pandemic.
Basking in the beauty of my surroundings as a nomadic traveler
We have begun our day with a sideways kiss ( you know bad breath and all ) and a hug.
Mom, when did you actually know you were in love with dad?
A mature wisdom-filled twelve-year-old
Human Snow Birds retreat to the warmer climates mimicking mother natures migration
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A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am so happy, my dear friend,…
A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am so happy, my dear friend,…
Keep me outside in the world I love.
An opportunity to capture photos and enjoy the beauty of the ride
A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in the exquisite sense of mere tranquil…
I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine. I am so happy, my dear friend, so…
but it is too much for my strength -- I sink under the weight of the splendour of these visions! I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in…
I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine. When, while the lovely valley teems with vapour…
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Balancing my loves of hiking, bicycling, and photography with sitting still to write
The quiet wilderness serenity of nature's beauty.
we all live upon a planet with a downward force of gravity
I no longer say aloud, be patient what's the rush?
Surrounded by nature, emitting happiness and contentment.
Surrounded by nature, emitting happiness and contentment
Detailed list for hiking and or backpacking.
Beautiful poetry and great blog post site. Poem courtesy of ©Heather Carr-Rowe Also, courtesy ofhttps://ragtagcommunity.wordpress.com/2019/01/16/rdp-wednesday-quest/
A great informative blog post about "Banned and Challenged Book Week," sponsored by the American Library Association.
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…
www.behance.net/gallery/85351653/Santa-Cruz-Wharf-Wild-life
Poetry is nature, infinite in age.
A sense of reverence is experienced as you pass the enormous Coast Redwood Trees
If you stop moving, you will die
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…
We are sleeping inside a pup-tent for the very first time together.
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.…
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…
As I mature, I'm discovering the wisdom to calm my anxious excitement to cherish every moment of my travels. MJL
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…
Silver Cities Gough Park was ground zero for the 30-plus vendors who set up their displays
Writing, reading, mountain biking, and fishing, be patient daddies got a new toy!
In the forest I close my eyes hearing insects buzzing and humming around me.
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…
Powerful words of poetry.
Do not feed the animals their diets do not include human tourist.
"A good man always knows his limitations."
Be aware of the panther crossing signs when driving in the Everglades giving these beautiful mammals a chance to live.
These birds are the official and original waste management facilitators of the Florida Everglades
Once you exit your vehicle, your first experience will be the sultry humidity and soon the mosquito.
Always beware, there will be alligators in those waters. :-)
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…
Old Tombstone Western Town 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…
Ok, ok, I know it has been quite a while since my last blog posting, and many have emailed me with concerns of "where the heck am I?" Well, let…
One aspect I thought of was my self-diagnosis of having a hyperactive personality with a dose of attention deficit disorder. :-)
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…