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 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.
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
Anxiety is life's emotion to prepare for life's adventures
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.
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…
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
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. :-)
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
Quote of the day
An opportunity to capture photos and enjoy the beauty of the ride
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
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
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.
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…
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.
I recommend you visit Key West during the Fantasy festival with a daily schedule of events, there is something for everyone.
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,…
Doubt, courage, and confidence are a persistent emotional tug of war deep within you and between your ears.
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…
Every day I'm honored to wake knowing I love you.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fpR07wwpS4 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…
Last year, at this time, I was very proud of having attained the, respectable, age of 60. I thought about what it meant to be entering the door of another…
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…
Sculpture Guide: Buffalo Bill—The Scout By Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney 1924 Location: North of the building, visible from inside the Whitney Western Art Museum Following the 1917 death of William F.…
Elegance is a word used to describe style and beauty. Outdoor photography captures natures ever-changing elegant views of a Florida sunset. This, landscape sunset cloud formation in Key West stretching…
On many occasions, my family and friends have voiced they're concerned about me backpacking or hiking into the forests and deserts. They fear for my safety of everything and…
For the past several months, I have struggled with a writing routine as I traveled but, summer has eased into autumn, and I draw inspiration from quotes, by Gustave Flaubert.…
Two weeks before Thanksgiving, I entered the local library for a book, and I saw the most incredibly beautiful king size quilt hanging on display behind glass. I stood for…
It was a day after the American Labor Day holiday and the unofficial end of summer. But more importantly for me, it is the demographic transition of the US National…
Recently while I was touring and photographing the West Rim Drive of Crater Lake in Oregon, I met a New Zealander in his late twenties, and a 66-year-old couple all…
The Pacific Crest Trail Celebrated 50 Years as A National Scenic Trail of 2,650 miles from the California Mexican border to the Washington State, Canadian Boarder. It normally takes…
I was taking a short day hike around the campground in Collier Memorial Park in Oregon when I met another camper/traveler and our conversation turned to current events. It was…
Monarch Pass, on route 50, in Colorado, at over 12000 feet above sea level. It has been a little over a month since I last posted a blog simply…
There are many unique museums and places I want to visit, learn and further understand American history. Many tourists and travelers see and reveal in video and blog postings the…
During the last couple of years, I have traveled mostly in the western US and back home to my much beloved Florida beaches and the Florida Keys, I have seen…
I will never forget the sunny Monday morning inside the coffee shop, knowing you had seen me dozens if not hundreds of times reading the new paper. But on this…
This blog posting is uplifting and enlighting for all aspiring writers. :-)
My freedom is traveling nomadically, one destination to another, exploring, discovering and learning. (MJL) In April I attended the 2018 Continental Divide Trail Days held on the Campus of…
The town of Creighton New Hampshire was to celebrate the 1948 class reunion of the small towns only high school with 43 of the original 97 class members still alive. On…
An unfortunate aspect to writing and blogging when I want to play outside.
This blog post is serendipitous of what I have accomplished with my self-imposed writer's residency in the wooded forest of the Green Mountains in Vermont.
My dad standing next to my first touring motorcycle a Kawasaki Voyager-12 Today men all over America are celebrating Father's Day spending time with their families, throwing a ball in…
A man and woman conceived a child. Some people debate when the circle of life begins, but for this poem, the ring of a lifetime starts when a mother is…
Again, as usual, I am seated watching the archaic traditions leaving no assumptions for what is to happen at this ceremony that has been held every year since 1877. I glance…
Many things in life are comfortable assumptions, like night or day, green light or red light, and a massive crater in the middle of a desert created by a meteor.…
I attended the 2018 Overland Expo West gathering that brought people together from around the world to Fort Tuthill County Fairgrounds in Flagstaff AZ. This event is organized for anyone…
Everyone who visits Arizona always recommends the Grand Canyon and their next recommendation is usually the city of Sedona AZ to see the picturesque red mountains surrounding the town. Many…
Oh yes, the Petrified Forest National Park has been on my must-visit list for years, and my recent scenic drive tour has only conjured up plans for a re-visit to…