“Renewal.”
Expedition Nomadic AdventurerHey, honey, your car registration is due in January, have you mailed in the renewal paperwork? No, not yet, I forgot all about it during the holidays. I will take…
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“Toys from Christmas Past; Short Story #5”
The night before Christmas and all through the house all was quiet as the Lehman family was attending Christmas Eve Services where Jason was participating in the children's Christmas play…
“Pillage.”
It is 5:55 am, the day after Christmas, and four unassuming women sit comfortably in a rented full-size cargo van near the entrance of the Sherwood Mall waiting to begin…
“Retreat!”
It has been six months of nomadic adventurous travels, and I have enjoyed every moment and mile. Yet, after three days of high humidity, extremely dense fog, and only seeing…
Human communication has evolved but not vanity.
Recently I overheard a baby-boomer speak of never wanting to use the facetime feature of their mobile phone when taking with their grandchildren or family members. Hearing this conversation, I…
“Path.”
The paths of life eventually cross bridges either by foot or bicycle. Wordpress weekly photo challenge.
“Holiday Bounty? Wisdom.”
The bounty of the holiday season is not in the number of gifts received, presents given, or the number of family members gathered. The bounty of the holidays is the personal…
Friday Motivation
Great words of wisdom. :-)
The Search for Peace
Peace and good will to all.
Relax & Travel
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Enthusiasm
It is our eldest son's debut as the featured lead conductor of the famed symphonic orchestra's Christmas concert that started at 6:00 pm. It was now 6:19 pm as I…
“Holly Jolly Folly Christmas Re-Gifts. Short Story#4”
With 72-hours before their employees, Christmas parties. Jeffery and Jaqueline have yet to map out one of their most important decision of the Christmas season, what to regift for their…
” Moody; Bah-Humbug!”
Eighty-seven-year-old Wilbur Wainwright, the owner of a window installation company, based in Ottumwa Iowa, began the business sixty-three years ago. He married once, divorced within a year, and never had…
Christmas Maddening Day
Maddening, is the list of errands I have to complete. Maddening, are the kids will be awake soon. Maddening, are the gifts I need to wrapped and mail. Maddening, is…
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“Christmas Folly & Martyr.”
Robert Avenell; During Thanksgiving dinner, the Avenell brothers were enamored with an old 1950's Sears & Robuck catalog their Uncle Rosco brought to the holiday dinner. The catalog was a…
“Travel Conundrum the weather.”
For two months my travel conundrum has been cool to cold daytime temperatures in Tucson Arizona and now Galveston TX. I had also come to appreciate the months of research…
“Flee.”
Is flee your decision during a conflict? Flee is your option to avoid discussion. Flee is your response, but fear is your motivator. Wordpress daily word prompt
“Treasured Christmas Gifts, Short Story #3.”
It's has been two days since Jeffery and Jacqueline consumed three bottles of Advent wine and ate four boxes of Advent calendar chocolate candies. But, with the Christmas tree decorated,…
“Sacred Sight.”
Seeking what is desired emotionally maybe confusing and convoluted when beauty is sighted. A heart & soul has no sight only emotions to respond to the decision of sight. Wordpress…
Good Enough ?
As many of people navigate the holiday season, and begin the new year. Many will question their efforts, "when good isn't good enough."
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“Two, Gulf of Mexico morning horizons.”
The Gulf of Mexico has two horizons for me as seen from Galveston Texas sunrise December 2016, windy cold. Fort Myer Florida November 2015 sunset, lazily warm. Sunrise or sunset each has…
“Chaotic Chocolate, Short Story #2.”
After spending Thanksgiving with Jeffery's parents, the couple enjoyed a leisurely ride home but stopped to buy a live Christmas tree in which Jason helped choose. They looked forward to…
“Construct.”
Closing your eyes brings to light the vision of what can be imagined to be constructed. Construct, build, develop, are the foundation of dreams and possibilities the imagination conjures. To…
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“Mythical.”
Some things in life can become mythical within my thoughts. My hiking experiences encompass several decades as a Boy Scout, hiking trails in middle and southern Missouri. To becoming a…
“Irksome, Short Story #1.”
Hello, fellow blog post followers. In the coming weeks, some of WordPress's daily word prompts responses will revolve around Jeffery and Jaqueline Lehman and their five-year-old son Jason over the…
The Perfect Sunset
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(Photo Challenge) “Relax.”
A relaxing hike in the Sonoran Desert will bring you peace, and tranquility while viewing the beauty of nature's landscapes. Below, I have listed facts about the Saguaro Cactus in found…
“Second Thoughts,”
It is a daily, occurrence when all have second thoughts on everything from what to wear, what to eat, which way to go to work or going to work. Dale…
“Love is Patient.”
Lorraine Archer was standing before a full-length mirror contemplating the incredible turn of events that have unfolded in her life.  The mirror reflected the white wedding dress, covering a…