District School Houses
Braving all forms of inclement weather along dirt roads.
Braving all forms of inclement weather along dirt roads.
My times have been moments of spiritual tranquility.
African American families stayed in the area, settling on farms in the surrounding township.
A bed with a real mattress
Six other RV'ers arrived and we closed down the tasting room.
I enjoyed the company of several dogs who satisfied my dog-fix.
I wish all my readers worldwide a humble, healthy, safe time as the end of 2022 approaches
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…
We have begun every day with a sideways kiss ( you know overnight bad breath and all ) and a hug.
The museum became a wealth of information for my research
I talked about my adventures when suddenly my uncle's pickup turned into the left turn lane
I enjoy the full hookups provided with a campground but I'm in love with the solitude of boon-docking.
I have fallen in love with the ecological beauty of the Pacific Northwest
Extraordinary life experiences have become a delight, especially when interacting with Greg & Lisa
"It's not just grapes that make fine wines."
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.
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
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
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
Poetry is nature, infinite in age.
A sense of reverence is experienced as you pass the enormous Coast Redwood Trees
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…
These birds are the official and original waste management facilitators of the Florida Everglades
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.
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.
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…
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…
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…
My plan for the day was to set up somewhere along the beach to write and read all day on a picnic bench under a shelter looking out onto the…
I want to start the first day of March 2018 with a cheerful hello to all of the followers of this site. For the next 30-days or so I'm developing…
My last posting "Enamored with nature," apparently was my 1000th blog post on Wordpress. :-) My priceless blog life began 2013 when I signed up for a Wordpress site, but…
It was a sunny Sunday morning as I waited in traffic for the light to change when the sounds of tires screeching interrupted my music. I instinctively peered into my…
I was fortunate to visit The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in Albuquerque NM. in the photo below. The center is opened 7-days a week with varying prices seniors, adults, students, military,…
Graceful is the word I use to describe Hot air balloons lifting off the ground into the early morning blue sky at the 45th International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta, in…
Just like the early settlers who migrated west walking 20oo-miles, there is a current migration of travelers in recreational vehicles who criss-cross the US, Canada, and Mexico.…
The ACME Ladder Corporation recognized their oldest employee Oscar Stephenson's 43 years of service and his retirement to become official at the close of business with a retirement party. After…
Reach is a movement every human has completed. However, the word reach is used more as a metaphor referring to an object or action in poetry, love letters and everyday…
My journey as a travel writer begins in the city of my birth St. Louis, Missouri the "Show Me State." On June 4, 2016, I started living full-time in a…
The various reasons voyages are taken range from curiosity to seeking what's' over the next hill, seeking adventure to explore places unknown, a pilgrimage of self-reflection and sometimes you just…
The word "perfection" defines flawless, or faultless, as possible. Perfection is often used to describe people, inanimate objects, an athlete or team and for some people, themselves. Just about everyone…
The voice is an incredible musical instrument when used correctly soothes the soul of many listeners. So, sing a song of love, sing a song of praise, sing a song…
In response to the one-word prompt "Screen." The power of suggestion is shown in today's prompt with the silhouette of a head in front of either a television or…
How is the year shaping up for you so far? Have your prediction come true, or did you have a curve ball or two? The past 46 six days of…
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Polite Company." “It’s never a good idea to discuss religion or politics with people you don’t really know.” Agree or disagree? For…
What’s the one guilty pleasure you have that’s so good, you no longer feel guilty about it? I have certain pleasures like the occasional 2nd and 3rd donut once or…
You walk into your home to find a couple you don't know sitting in your living room, eating a slice of cake. Tell us what happens next. After completing my morning…
You're on a long flight, and a palm reader sitting next to you insist she reads your palm. You hesitate but, agree. What does she tell you? I cannot imagine a…
Your local electronics store has just started selling time machines, anywhere doors, and invisibility helmets. You can only afford one. Which of these do you buy, and why? This prompt…
What is your favorite sweet thing to eat? Bread pudding? Chocolate chip oatmeal cookies? A smooth and creamy piece of cheesecake? Tell us about the anticipation and delight of eating…
Tell us about the top five place you've always wanted to visit The word “Wanderer” is the name I gave my motorcycle nine years ago. I wandered across the US…
The idea that the weather and people’s moods are connected is quite old. Do you agree? If yes, how does the weather affect your mood?  Last month was filled…
We all know how to do something well — write a post that teaches readers how to do something you know and/or love to do. In response to today's Wordpress…
Wordpress Daily Post Prompt Tell us about the experience of being outside, looking in — however you’d like to interpret that. During the summer of 1968, at age 10, I…
Wordpress Daily Posts, "The Great Pretender." Are you full of confidence or have you ever suffered from imposter syndrome? The imposter syndrome describes a feeling of inadequacy, & intellectual fraudulence,…
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Trick Questions." A Pulitzer-Prize winning reporter is writing an in-depth piece — about you. What are the three questions you hope she…
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "By the Dots." We all have strange relationships with punctuation — do you overuse exclamation marks? Do you avoid semicolons like the…
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "FAQ." Interview someone — a friend, another blogger, your mother, the mail carrier — and write a post based on their responses.…
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "The New School." You get to redesign school as we know it from the ground up. Will you do away with reading,…
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Seven Wonders." Khalil Gibran once said that people will never understand one another unless language is reduced to seven words. What would…
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "A True Saint." In 300 years, if you were to be named the patron saint of X, what would you like X…
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Saved by the Bell." Tell us about a time when you managed to extract yourself from a sticky situation at the very last…
We find faults in ourselves, in others, and in the world around us all the time. We may accept these imperfections or complain about them, try to fix them or celebrate…
Our skin often announces (correctly or not) our age and ethnicity, tells stories of injuries, operations, and accidents, and conveys to our brain everything from the pain of a slap…
There’s a whole array of sensations and emotions attached to gifts, whether you’re the gifter or the giftee. The tension between packaging and contents, the joy of tearing through layers…
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Connect the Dots." Scour the news for an entirely uninteresting story. Consider how it connects to your life. Write about that. The…
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Wicked Witch." Write about evil: how you understand it (or don’t), what you think it means, or a way it’s manifested, either…
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Papa Loves Mambo." What sort of music was played in your house when you were growing up? What effect, (if any) did…
y In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Our House." What are the earliest memories of the place you lived in as a child? Describe your house. What did…
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Mirror, Mirror, On the Wall." Think of your blog as a mirror: what does it reveal? Consider your blog name, theme choice, design,…
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Too Soon?." Can anything be funny, or are some things off limits? The term “Too Soon” is based on the individual comedic…
Writing 201 Poetry/ Day 1: Screen, Haiku, Alliteration There’s a 100% chance you’re currently looking at the comforting, addictive, inescapable glow of a screen. Screens are everywhere in our lives,…
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Flangiprop!." Invent a definition for the word “Flangipropt,” then use the word in a post. The invention of words is something my…
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Ode to a Playground." A place from your past or childhood, one that you’re fond of, is destroyed. Write it a memorial. You…
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Immortalized in Stone." Your personal sculptor is carving a person, thing or event from the last year of your life. What’s the…
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Out of Reach." Write about the one X that got away — a person, an experience, a place you wanted to visit.…
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Night and Day." Have you ever had an experience that was incredible the first time, but terrible the second time around? Or…
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "A Storybook Day." You have to spend one day as or with your favorite fictional character. Which one would it be and…
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Home Turf." Name five things in your house that make it a home. The foundation for a house is love while also…
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "I’ve become My Parents." Do you ever find yourself doing something your parents used to do when you were a kid, despite the…
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Take Me to the Moon." How far would you go for someone you love? How far would you want someone else to go…
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Mountaintops and Valleys." Describe a time when you quickly switched from feeling at the top of the world to sinking all the…
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "From the Top." If you had the chance to be reborn, would you choose to return as your present self, or would…
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Phobia, Shmobia." Fears evolve over time. What is one fear you’ve conquered? During the holiday season, at the age of five. I…
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "No Cliffhangers." Write a post about the topic of your choice, in whatever style you want, but make sure to end it…
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "The Fun Platform." If you were the new leader of your country and had the chance to transform something that’s currently an…
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Daily Ritual." Think about your day. Select one of your daily rituals and explain it to us: why do you do what…
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Handwritten." When was the last time you wrote something by hand? What was it? Over the past year, I became a letter…
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Worlds Colliding." Take two main characters from two different books (either fiction or nonfiction) and introduce them to, or have them meet,…
Great indie authors essay. :-)
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Retrospectively Funny." Tell us about a situation that was not funny at all while it was happening, but that you now laugh…
Great essay of writing history! :-)
Great writing advice & wisdom.
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "The Young and the Rested." When was the last time you felt truly rejuvenated and energized? What made you feel that way? My…
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Mouth Drop." In exactly 100 words creatively describe one moment when your mouth dropped open, chin hit the ground, and tears rolled…
Great quotes of inspiration! :-)
Great blogging, advice from my UK friend Hugh!
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "First Crush." Who was your first childhood crush? What would you say to that person if you saw him/her again? With a…
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Forward Drive." What is the one thing that drives you to wake up in the morning and do whatever it is you…
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Inside the Bubble." A contagious disease requires you to be put into quarantine for a whole month (don’t worry, you get well…
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Your Number One." What was the #1 song when you were born? (not sure? you can find out here.) Write about how…
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Golden Age." If you had to live forever as either a child, an adolescent, or an adult, which would you choose —…
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Decisions, Decisions." How are you more likely to make an important decision — by reasoning through it, or by going with your…
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Forever Young." If there were a real Fountain of Youth, would you drink the water? The last time I drank from the…
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Missing Sequels." If you could create a sequel to one favorite (standalone) movie, which would it be? How would it build on…
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Middle Seat." It turns out that your neighbor on the plane/bus/train (or the person sitting at the next table at the coffee…
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Take a Chance on Me." What’s the biggest chance you ever took? Did it work out? Do tell! My journey has reflected a…
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Only Sixteen." Tell us all about the person you were when you were sixteen. If you haven’t yet hit sixteen, tell us…
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "No, Thank You." If you could permanently ban a word from general usage, which one would it be? Why? In honor of…
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Que Sera Sera." Do you believe in fate or do you believe you can control your destiny? Living fifty years upon this…
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "That Stings!." Franz Kafka said, “we ought to read only books that bite and sting us.” What’s the last thing you read…
It is currently the off-season in Southwest Florida. With few snow-birders in the park during the early morning hours in August, the start of a great day begins with the…
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Green-Eyed Monster." Tell us about the last time you were really, truly jealous of someone. Did you act on it? Did it…
This is great advice for all bloggers and writers.
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Red Pill, Blue Pill." If you could get all the nutrition you needed in a day with a pill — no worrying about…
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "West End Girls." Every city and town contain people of different classes: rich, poor, and somewhere in between. What’s it like where…
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Nothin’ But A Good Time." Imagine that tomorrow, all of your duties and obligations evaporate for the day. You get the day all…
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "I Pledge Allegiance." Are you patriotic? What does patriotic mean to you? The word "patriotic" sends my thoughts to a time during my…
Yesterday, I began my attendance of The Key West Florida Mystery Writers Conference. I have enjoyed the various speakers who have provided incredible information on writing, illustrating, publishing traditionally, independently and…
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Sweeping Motions." What’s messier right now — your bedroom or you computer’s desktop (or your favorite device’s home screen)? Tell us how…
Spiritual, visual and written poetry of Oak Creek Canyon Arizona
In response to The Daily Post's weekly photo challenge: "Beneath Your Feet." Experiment with your angle: stand as you snap your picture or get close to the floor. You don’t need…
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Isn’t Your Face Red." When was the last time you were embarrassed? How do you react to embarrassment? I cannot recently recall a…
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Proud." When was the last time someone told you they were proud of you? On July 31, 2015, I completed my participation…
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Lucky Star." My three wishes are similar to my prayers. 1) I wish for great health for me as well for my…
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Game of Groans." Think about an object, an activity, or a cultural phenomenon you really don’t like. Now write a post (tongue…
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "______ is the new ______." Click over to your favorite blog, and pick out the 4th and 14th words (that aren’t “the” or…
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Simply the Best." NASA is building a new Voyager spacecraft that will carry the best of modern human culture. What belongs onboard?…
This is a great quote of an inspiring statement by Maya Angelou.
Great words of wisdom by blogger Tony Burgess.
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Fourth Wall." You get to spend a day inside your favorite movie. Tell us which one it is — and what happens…
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)." What is the best dream you’ve ever had? Recount it for us in all its ethereal glory.…
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "You’re a Winner!." You’ve just won $1 billion dollars in the local lottery. You do not have to pay tax on your…
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Well, I Never…." Tell us about something you’ve done that you would advise a friend never to do. The Well, I will…
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "The Perfect Game." You’re set to play poker (or Scrabble or something else . . .) with a group of four. Write…
“Sunset Bicycle Ride, Dead Insects & Some Photos” I was enjoying a beautiful warm summer evening viewing the sun settling in behind the trees when I found the urge to…
I recently visited and tour Key West Florida and attended events at The Studios of Key West a local art gallery with studios for the artists who live in town. I…
These are great words of wisdom and knowledge.
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Brilliant Disguise." Tell us about a time when someone had you completely fooled, where the wool was pulled right over your eyes,…
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Finite Creatures." At what age did you realize you were not immortal? How did you react to that discovery? I was forty…