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Nature’s trails heals.

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 06/29/2023 0 Comments

My times have been moments of spiritual tranquility.

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Love and Healing

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 04/19/2023 2 Comments

Dreaming of nomadic travels roaming our planet, searching for tranquil moments surrounded by nature.

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My Valentine’s Day love letter.

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 02/14/2023 0 Comments

Happy Valentine's Day.

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Retiree anniversary

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 01/28/2022 6 Comments

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…

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North Shore Mn, Route 61, and the superior trail

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/10/2021 0 Comments

Duluth, MN, is the boyhood hometown of Robert Allen Zimmerman,

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Writing, reading and a short story

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/09/2021 1 Comments

The fourth question sent many would-be dates scurrying away.

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Back on the road

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/05/2021 3 Comments

Twenty-four to thirty-six hours later, I was anxiously anticipating my travels

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Visiting an old friend

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 05/07/2021 0 Comments

The first icon park I fell in love with.

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Wintering in the Southwest

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 04/12/2021 1 Comments

I enjoy the full hookups provided with a campground but I'm in love with the solitude of boon-docking.

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My Valentines 2021

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 02/14/2021 6 Comments

A loving Valentine's Day message for my two wives.

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Olympia National park

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 10/16/2020 5 Comments

I have fallen in love with the ecological beauty of the Pacific Northwest

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Change is INEVITABLE

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 10/01/2020 8 Comments

Many expectations in life are inevitable,

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Port Townsend WA

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/14/2020 5 Comments

Now you know something new!

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4E Winery

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/10/2020 6 Comments

Extraordinary life experiences have become a delight, especially when interacting with Greg & Lisa

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Doubting Thomas organic Farm

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/10/2020 6 Comments

50+ years of my life to find my farming home.

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Harvest host

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 07/21/2020 2 Comments

"It's not just grapes that make fine wines."

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Acclimating to Maxy & a new lifestyle

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 07/05/2020 5 Comments

RV full-hookup campgrounds are hard to pass up. :-)

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“Traveling nomadic during a world pandemic”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 05/21/2020 14 Comments

Until a vaccine is discovered and everyone is inoculated, stay safe and healthy.

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Self-isolation costructive downtime

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 04/30/2020 4 Comments

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

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 04/06/2020 10 Comments

The beacon of light brightens towards the end of this pandemic.

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Sanibel Island Causeway

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 03/21/2020 3 Comments

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

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 03/19/2020 3 Comments

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

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 03/18/2020 1 Comments

Mom, when did you actually know you were in love with dad?

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"My wives, girlfriends, and concubine."

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 02/14/2020 8 Comments

Keep me outside in the world I love.

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"Big Cypress National Preserve & the Florida Keys."

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 01/21/2020 2 Comments

An opportunity to capture photos and enjoy the beauty of the ride

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Big Cypress National Preserve morning sunrise

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 01/10/2020 5 Comments

The perfect morning for me

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Nomadic traveler/author inspirer

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 01/09/2020 1 Comments

Balancing my loves of hiking, bicycling, and photography with sitting still to write

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"Moving forward and expanding."

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 12/16/2019 8 Comments

I no longer say aloud, be patient what's the rush?

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“Falling in love with nature.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 11/26/2019 8 Comments

Surrounded by nature, emitting happiness and contentment

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Everglades “Waste management.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 03/06/2019 3 Comments

These birds are the official and original waste management facilitators of the Florida Everglades

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“My nomadic travel origins,”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 01/02/2019 4 Comments

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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“Fellow World Travelers.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 12/25/2018 4 Comments

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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“Love, Peace, and Happiness.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 11/23/2018 8 Comments

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…

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“Their love is with me forever.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 11/06/2018 8 Comments

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…

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“A patched quilt of life.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/10/2018 1 Comments

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…

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“A National Parks Geek.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/06/2018 3 Comments

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…

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“Fathers Day.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 06/17/2018 11 Comments

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…

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“Juxtapose, the yearly ceremony.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 05/31/2018 6 Comments

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…

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“Churn or grind.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 04/04/2018 5 Comments

The daily WordPress word prompt inspires thoughtful, creative writing ideas based on the WordPress user's past experiences with the word which can hold various meanings and definitions. The word churn, cause me…

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“Invisible.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 03/21/2018 0 Comments

See my elegance? My jet black hair was cooked and processed with waves galore, against platinum silver and neon green, circumferencing from temple to temple rising to the cowlick above the…

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“Meander.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 03/12/2018 4 Comments

During my lifetime of travel along the back roads, my reason to stop is best described as "distracted." by what my eyes witness and I want to learn and discover…

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“Defining our love.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 03/05/2018 5 Comments

Our parents, families, and friends say we are too young to know love. We both wish and desire a love we neither know of or have ever experienced, yet,…

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“A Grey Nomads Gap Years.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 03/02/2018 7 Comments

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…

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“Self-publishing courage.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 02/28/2018 4 Comments

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…

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Astral Congregation

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 02/25/2018 1 Comments

At the beach, or in the park, the morning blend of sites and sounds coupled with the warm sunrise temperatures to sooth the skin adds to the beauty of the day ahead,. Sparrows,…

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“Valentines Day of love”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 02/14/2018 4 Comments

Well, it has come around again the commercially celebrated Valentines Day of love. It is the erotic, exotic, enticing, inspirational day for the expression and confession of love for one…

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Travel Fears? “Carpe-Diem”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 02/13/2018 13 Comments

Within the imaginations of everyone who's creative ideas and thoughts are inspired or influenced by anything seen on television, read in a book or magazine, can become a reality. MJL I…

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“Wedding anniversaries and a birthday: part #3” (Final)

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 02/07/2018 4 Comments

The twins and Johnathan are in the rear seat of the car with their father at the wheel, as they travel along their driveway from their home to the main…

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“Wedding anniversaries and a birthday: part #2”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 02/06/2018 2 Comments

At 4:45 pm, their father, Jefferson Wheeler, was a third-generation farmer, who stood six-foot, seven-inches tall, with muscular arms, and a matching barrel chest. He was a hardworking, strict disciplinarian,…

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“Wedding anniversaries and a birthday: part #1.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 02/05/2018 3 Comments

It was 4:30 pm on a western Nebraska farm, in the summer of 1969 with the humid July winds blowing as usual while the Wheeler twins Jason and Jacob who…

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“The next dominant generation.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 01/27/2018 2 Comments

I am a part of what some people call the greatest generation. When I consider how my parents who lived with nothing close to the conveniences I enjoyed as a…

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“Winsome Characters.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 01/11/2018 5 Comments

When a child is born, they are an unwritten computer program learning from parents teachers and society. M. J. Leake

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“A blogger conversation.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 01/01/2018 3 Comments

The first daily word prompt "conversation" is appropriate to begin 2018 since a blog post initiates a conversation between bloggers around the world. Four years ago when I began blogging…

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Grandparents & Parents Revelations: A love story

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 12/27/2017 8 Comments

Kevin and Katelynn Crawford age 38 and 39 are a couple with seven children. They have twin four year- olds, a 6, 8, 10, 12, & a 13-year-old teenager.…

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“Dare-Devil Great Grandmother.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/12/2017 5 Comments

Six months ago, I was with twenty-one of my family members to watch my youngest great-granddaughter tandem parachute from a plane 12000 feet above the airport to celebrate her 21st…

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“A collection of July’s daily words.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 07/10/2017 3 Comments

A thoughtful writer can be a passenger with a quill and pen, tethered to a desk, plucking ideas of an original savage plot or caper with character arcs sailing along…

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“Radiating calm and coolness.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 05/29/2017 0 Comments

Many years ago during my childhood, I was always my mother's accompanier. If she went to a funeral, of a friend, I went. Evening events at the church, I went,…

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“Unmooring to Ascend.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 05/22/2017 5 Comments

A writers' emotions are sparked and influenced by reading novels, their dreams, and many other inspirations. For the past two or three years, I have followed the online travel blogging…

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“I have no qualms on a precipice.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 05/18/2017 4 Comments

After two months of preparations, working out at a gym and buying $987.94 worth of backpacking gear. We are on the John Muir trail in Northern California and have been…

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“Temporary.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 05/09/2017 0 Comments

Temporarily I will become a better person. The person I was yesterday was temporary. Temporarily, I exercise to feel better. The person in my mirror is temporary. Temporarily, I drink…

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“Better,”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 05/06/2017 3 Comments

Each day is supposed to be better than before. Each year is hopefully better than the past. Every decade maybe better than before But, the person in the mirror, the…

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“Apprentice.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 05/02/2017 6 Comments

When I was newly assigned, my heart was filled with pride and honor, but, quickly I recognized it was I who was the apprentice and intern who learned to appreciated…

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Zip, a generational migration

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 04/25/2017 3 Comments

My name is Mildred Hoskins, and at the mature age of 87, my birding dream has come true. My husband Charles and I were married for 58 years when he…

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“The 50th Wedding Anniversary.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 04/23/2017 2 Comments

Hello, my name is Johnathan and tonight we have gathered to celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary of my parents. My parents have a foundation of friendship and a passionate love…

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“My little girl’s backyard fun.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 04/21/2017 2 Comments

On a rainy Saturday, I was seated in the library reading Jane Eyre enjoying my afternoon tea, and biscuits when thunder, roared over the house with a streak of lightning…

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“Prudent kids on the cusp of being champions.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 04/05/2017 4 Comments

We all have gathered her for our annual sports awards banquet to honor and celebrate the mighty, mighty, Bulldogs who are champions again. I want to recognize and applaud all…

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A motorcyclist’s ordinary day,

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 03/25/2017 6 Comments

I have traveled across the US via motorcycle for well over twenty years along the two-lane asphalt, dirt and gravel roads tying the small towns of America together, like knots…

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Ruminating and Swarm

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 03/13/2017 6 Comments

It was a chilly spring evening as Floyd, and Pegg Harkins' sat rocking in their chairs watching the sun set behind the dark green mountains of the Beaverden, West Virgina.…

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“Desire.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 03/03/2017 2 Comments

My desire to write and blog is usually divided equally, but as of late, only one has taken the forefront of my life. Desired priorities to develop, create, organize and…

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“Glitter Child.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 02/21/2017 2 Comments

With my grandmother crafting Easter Baskets we use glitter sprinkled on the gifts, candy, and toys. As a child multi-colored glitter sparkles light everywhere. When I find the glitter bottle,…

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“Embarrassing squat.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 02/16/2017 4 Comments

It was a hot July the 4th holiday, and several of my neighborhoods were gathered at my home as I hosted a Bar-B-Que. One of my, neighbors a young couple…

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“Sounds of Silence.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 02/16/2017 2 Comments

Many years ago I participated in a stress management class where I gathered the knowledge of learning to de-stress to live a more peaceful life. When the teacher who taught…

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“Expectations, Stress & Achievement.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 02/15/2017 1 Comments

The human imagination of expectations usually increases the stress of many people. To achieve successful imagined expectations, it takes discipline and dedication. Initiating a detailed written schedule, any imagined…

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“Resist.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 02/09/2017 3 Comments

With the first month of 2017 in the review mirror, many New Years resolutions have fallen prey to various forms of temptations. For those who want to sustain their resolutions,…

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“2016 Nomadic Adventures & photos Part #1,”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 02/08/2017 3 Comments

It was the 1st of April when I decided to purchase a vehicle to replace my 1991 Ford Explorer, or as my adult son called her, "The Exploder." He and…

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Exquisite

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 01/26/2017 3 Comments

My name is Sylvester Williewood, and the Mercantile Finance Corporation has employed me for thirty-seven years. I began my career in the mail room, and I have risen to become…

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“Unseen.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 01/23/2017 8 Comments

I close my eyes to behold our wedding with the beauty we shared I close my eyes to observe our honeymoon, and I smile I close my eyes to see…

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“Someday,”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 01/21/2017 2 Comments

Someday, I'm going to gain the opportunity I seek. Someday, I'm going to repair the air conditioner. Someday, I'm going to paint the house. Someday, I'm going to install the…

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Cling

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 01/20/2017 5 Comments

I'm a wife to a wonderful husband of 12-years, a mother of beautiful twin girls age 4, and a 6-year old boy. By 5:00 am, I'm enjoying my first cup…

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“Uneven.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 01/19/2017 7 Comments

During my four years of college, I maintained twelve college credit hours per semester, six during the summer including twelve hours of lab work per month the two semesters before…

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“Shine.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 01/18/2017 2 Comments

Every one of our 137 talented performing art graduates are uniquely special. They are blessed with talents & skills that shine from within in for us all to see in…

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“Infinite

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 01/17/2017 2 Comments

The infinity sign indicates continuous possibilities. it is limitless or endless in space. It is impossible to measure or calculate. It is never ending like the love everyone seeks. It…

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“Love Specific.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 01/16/2017 5 Comments

It has been thirty-seven years of marriage, yet when I graduated college with a degree in English Literature with a fellowship to attend the Iowa University creative writing program for…

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“Float. A short story”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 01/12/2017 0 Comments

Kevin and Katelyn Crawford ages 48 and 49 are a couple with four children ages 6, 8, 10, & 12. They are a very active family with all their children…

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“Crossing.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 01/10/2017 4 Comments

I imagine the incredible permutations of the root word, "cross," and the various meaning and uses in the English language are incredible. Of course, immediately the root word implied religion…

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Gone

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 01/08/2017 3 Comments

On December 7th, 2016 Wilber, and Joyce Borstanski will have completed Sixty-seven years of marriage. They are an active senior couple in their Southwest Florida community. Their daily 2-mile morning…

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“Ovation, A short story”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 01/07/2017 3 Comments

The yearly winter carnival held on Lake George, in upstate New York, has produced many fish and sledding tales that have become legendary folklore. But during the 1967 winter carnival,…

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Year by Year

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 01/01/2017 8 Comments

Birthdays occur. Anniversaries occur. Holidays occur. Vacations occur. Working occurs until retirement. But death can end your year. So, feel blessed on this first day of the year as you…

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“Toys from Christmas Past; Short Story #5”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 12/30/2016 0 Comments

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…

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“Pillage.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 12/29/2016 0 Comments

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…

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“Retreat!”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 12/28/2016 1 Comments

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…

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“Holiday Bounty? Wisdom.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 12/25/2016 8 Comments

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…

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Enthusiasm

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 12/22/2016 14 Comments

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…

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“Holly Jolly Folly Christmas Re-Gifts. Short Story#4”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 12/21/2016 1 Comments

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…

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” Moody; Bah-Humbug!”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 12/20/2016 1 Comments

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…

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Christmas Maddening Day

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 12/18/2016 2 Comments

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.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 12/17/2016 2 Comments

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…

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“Flee.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 12/14/2016 0 Comments

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

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“Treasured Christmas Gifts, Short Story #3.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 12/13/2016 5 Comments

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,…

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“Mythical.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 12/06/2016 6 Comments

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…

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“Love is Patient.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 12/03/2016 10 Comments

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…

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“Lofty.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 11/30/2016 1 Comments

This is my second year participating in the National Novel Writing Month event. Although I have prepared with lofty plot ideas, with detail developement of characters and and thier personalities.…

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“Anticipation.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 11/30/2016 2 Comments

The participation within any race builds anticipation as you approach the finish line. Seeking something produces the anticipations of finally grasping and holding what is sought. Formulating a plot line, creating…

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“Percolate.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 11/17/2016 5 Comments

Life's easiest options are breathing, and waking up to a new day. The hardest options are focusing on what to do, and finding the discipline to do what we imagined…

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“Bases.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 11/13/2016 5 Comments

Give me a first base squeeze honey Oh yes, now that's a first base squeeze. Can I kiss your neck, and shoulders? Umm, yes, I think you stole second…

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“Bludgeon.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 11/12/2016 0 Comments

When the suspect took the stand in his defense to explain his side of the assault and battery. The first question the prosecuting attorney asked the defendant was to describe…

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NaNoWriMo OR Blogging

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 11/11/2016 1 Comments

Over the past eleven days, my desire to creatively produce content for this blog, while engrossed with my NaNoWriMo 50,000 word challenge has become an either or episode in my…

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“Eerie.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 11/06/2016 0 Comments

Eunice Hedge-Clapper died at age 62 when her car was struck by falling debris from an overpass as she sat in traffic on Interstate 95 north of Washington DC. The…

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Copycat

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 11/04/2016 6 Comments

Good, afternoon I'm the eldest brother who is six years older than my sister Erin, aka "Baby Princess." I gave her that name since our father spoiled her immensely. I…

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“Bridges.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 11/03/2016 2 Comments

Life is bridged with decisions and choices to last a lifetime. All bridge crossing is fraught with insecurities and doubts that remain consistent throughout life. Over time crossing bridges…

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“Rearrange.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 11/02/2016 1 Comments

For thirty-five years, Oscar and Eunice's marriage has faced various obstacles testing their enduring love for one another. Oscar has learned and developed the wisdom to rearrange his perception of women…

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“Cigarette pack, stare down.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 11/01/2016 2 Comments

After a horribly stressful shift as a firefighter captain. Donald Treshman decided to stop at a local convenience store and purchase a pack cigarettes for the first time in 17…

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“Banned.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 10/29/2016 4 Comments

Gerald McClain and Cody Whitten both age 89, have been life-long friends growing up on farms in Iowa near the small town of Hampton. After retirement and many cold winters…

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“The Tiny Non-Profit Philanthropist.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 10/28/2016 11 Comments

Every sorority on campus worked hard to recruit Twins Joan and Jenny Armstrong who stand 4'9" tall. They are in the second semester of their third year of college maintaining…

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“Trust.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 10/24/2016 1 Comments

Jacob and Hellen, have been married for twenty years when Hellen arrived home from work a couple of hours earlier than usual. As Hellen turned into the driveway, she was…

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“Boy Scout, Spelunking.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 10/23/2016 1 Comments

When I was a Boy Scout, I loved camping, hiking and everything associated with being a Boy Scout and I was exposed to the word "spelunking," which is the exploration…

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National Novel Writing Month Volunteer “(NaNoWriMO)”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 10/22/2016 6 Comments

For the past two months, most of my writing time has been dedicated to plotting a story line and developing characters. All of this in preparation as I approach November…

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“Subdued worry.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 10/20/2016 0 Comments

It's been twelve hours, and usually, they are home by now. Something is wrong, I feel it, and I sense it. The neighbor's German shepherd, Felix is barking happy barks,…

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“Subdued.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 10/19/2016 4 Comments

It's been ten hours since I have seen my best friends and usually, they are home. I can tell something is wrong since the neighbor's German shepherd, Felix is barking…

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“Clumsy.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 10/17/2016 3 Comments

As a Boy Scout Leader, it brought joy to my heart to watch the transformation of a prepubescent teen as they progressed through their teenage years to become a respectful…

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“Promises.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 10/16/2016 0 Comments

After moving to New York City Judith Carmine at 28 years of age has learned valuable lessons from her father's wisdom filled comments about promises and loyalty. Judith's boyfriend Erick…

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“Flattery.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 10/14/2016 7 Comments

It is often said, "Flattery will get you nowhere." However, I believe a little or a lot of honest and sincere flattery will go a long way to please a…

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“Careful.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 10/13/2016 2 Comments

Carefully, and not in a hurry Jonathan walked slowly around the corner into the hallway with each step his nerves anxiously awaited the TV room. He could hear the football…

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“The Argument”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 10/12/2016 3 Comments

On a cold December morning, two weeks before Christmas, at 4:00 am the clock radio compact disc alarm activated softly playing The Beatles song, "Here comes the sun." Tom Hartfield, rolls…

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“Borders & Birds.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 10/10/2016 5 Comments

Welcome to WBN, your only destination for bird news worldwide. The year was 2011 when the World Bird Federation met for the first time since the 1966 DDT scare. Ever…

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2016 International Balloon Fiesta

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 10/09/2016 7 Comments

I realize it has been 9-days of daily balloons sightings as they rose into the morning sky. Ok, not every day, because some morning were too cold for me, and…

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Tree: A short story.

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 10/09/2016 5 Comments

When I arrived home from work and pulled into the garage, I heard my daughter voice saying "Dad" as I exited the car. I looked around the garage as I…

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Value & Loss

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 10/05/2016 0 Comments

Everyone on this planet places a value on land, i.e., property along with inanimate items like homes, cars, furniture, electronics, food, and money. Are all of these valued item's used…

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“Graceful.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 10/01/2016 9 Comments

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…

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What I do and how I travel

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/30/2016 12 Comments

It is an amazing how little has changed in my life since leaving Southwest Florida. I still wake up most times before 5:00 and 6;00 am with thoughts and ideas…

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Migrating Settlers & Rv’ers

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/29/2016 4 Comments

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.…

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“Funny Dilemma.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/26/2016 3 Comments

The church elders had a horrible dilemma as hundreds of parishioners gathered for the viewing and funeral of 66-year-old Francine "Fanny" Fitzgerald, a member of the church for 66…

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“Panic.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/25/2016 5 Comments

Panic is an extream emotional state of fear, anxiety, causing wildly unthinking behavior. Panic is what I felt. Panic is what I saw in my daughter's eyes. Panic's uncontrollable fear…

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“Generous.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/24/2016 3 Comments

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…

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“Stylish.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/23/2016 1 Comments

Living a clothing stylish life has been a part of who I am since, my teenage years. I wore creased pants, pressed shirts, starched jean pants, stylish dress shirts with…

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“Silence.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/22/2016 7 Comments

The sounds of silence typically heard during a hike, are footsteps impacting the earth, the rustling of leaves in the trees, along with the birds singing. However, my recent visit…

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“Hiking.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/21/2016 9 Comments

As a young Boy Scout, I hiked and camped a lot which is my outdoors foundation that lives on within me to this day. I now intermix photography, some video and…

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“Passionate.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/20/2016 3 Comments

Passion and love are intertwined around the roots of commitment. Commitment is the prehistoric Red Wood Tree with roots mixed with love and passion. So, when your passionate desires are…

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“Together.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/19/2016 3 Comments

Writing is an important aspect of my life, yet it is only a part of who I am. Reading has been a stalwart for my writing but as of…

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“Mirror.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/18/2016 4 Comments

Capturing photographs of reflections on a lake is what sprung my amateur photographers imagination. Since the early morning bicycle rides into Lakes Regional Park in Lee, Co, Fl. I…

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“Fragile.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/17/2016 2 Comments

The tone of words are interpreted by those listening. Dreams, hopes, and beliefs are broken with words. The egos of humans are broken with words. Words can divide to harm…

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“Slog.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/16/2016 0 Comments

The thought of my daily trudge from home to works drudgery depresses me knowing the slog of yesterday is fresh in my mind.

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Stump

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/14/2016 0 Comments

The daily word prompts ignite my imagination of times in my life. The word "stump" has me reflecting on the stump-grinder, I rented to remove two tree stumps from my…

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Radical Moose Encounter

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/13/2016 10 Comments

What would be the radical experiences to capture morning photos of the sunrise at a place called Silver Lake at Brighton Utah, 8000 feet above sea level? I never thought…

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“Recharge.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/13/2016 4 Comments

During the funeral of my great uncle, Joshua, the brother of my great grandfather, I began thinking about all my blessings. I also thought of the past forty-eight hours starting…

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“Sandwich.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/12/2016 2 Comments

Since the 18th century the invention of the sandwich, named after English Aristocrat John Montauge the 4th Earl of Sandwich, humanity has made every type or variation of the sandwich.…

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“Elegant.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/11/2016 3 Comments

Over the past 100-hundred years, clothing styles for male & females have changed with each generation. The word elegant has been used to describe clothing of our past and some…

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“Cake.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/08/2016 4 Comments

Working in an office environment is essentially a cake environment. Cake for birthdays, Cake for returning to work, Cake for leaving or taking a new position, Cake for the…

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“Eclipse.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/07/2016 0 Comments

Once upon a time in a far away city, I attended an NBA basketball game. Seated with a beer in my right hand and peanuts between my legs I was…

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“Sidewalks.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/07/2016 4 Comments

Sidewalks are the essential life blood of neighborhoods, and big cities. They suffer daily abuse from dirty feet, soiled shoes, muddy boots, canes, and wheels of every sort. Tree roots…