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About Me

M. J. Good-Leake

M. J. Good-Leake

I am Blogger, Creative Writer, Poet, Wildlife & Landscape Photographer. As a retiree full-time travel blogger touring the U.S., I provide my opinion, wisdom, and thoughts about travel, retirement lifestyle, and life. I'm an aspiring pre-published indie author of baby boomer romance and adventures with a whimsical comedic side. I enjoy photographing wildlife and landscapes, mountain biking, kayaking, hiking, and backpacking. I mostly travel the back roads of America, Canada, and Mexico, documenting my adventures via print and photography.

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Patience = Wisdom
09/21/2023
Migratory travelers
09/14/2023
Illinois River shoreline
Minnesota State Parks, Wow!
08/10/2023
Prairie trail Buffalo River State Park
Trumpeter Swans.
07/27/2023
Maplewood State Park, MN.
District School Houses
07/21/2023
Looking north bound on MN route 59.
Early Summer Travels
07/04/2023
Nature’s trails heals.
06/29/2023
Triple “H,” Weekend!
06/01/2023
Nicodemus, KS, 2023
05/27/2023
Road Runner Rest Stop
04/21/2023
Road Runner New Mexico State Bird
Love and Healing
04/19/2023
Elephant Butte Reservoir NM
Full-time RV home, yes mama.
04/06/2023
81 Palms 55+ RV resort campground
Sleeping in Nature
04/05/2023
Deserts of Moab Utah.
2020, MN, ND, Harvest Hosts and destinations.
03/24/2023
Hyphened Journeys
03/21/2023
Saguaro National Park East, Again
03/12/2023
Saguaro National Park East Sunset
My Valentine’s Day love letter.
02/14/2023
Fellowshipping with new friends
02/04/2023
Sunsetting in the Arizona desert
Desert morning
02/02/2023
Image captured by the author Saguaro National Park Tucson AZ.
Rubber Tramp Rendezvous 2023
01/31/2023
Happy New Year, 2023
01/01/2023
Yuma AZ BLM Near VFW on Route 95
Poetry is Nature
12/29/2022
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest⁩, ⁨Salt Lake City⁩, ⁨Utah⁩, ⁨United States⁩
End of the Year, 2022
12/18/2022
Foxy receiving solar charging desert style.
Summer of Fun 2022
10/24/2022
Arctic Fox 22G
Golden moments of a day.
09/19/2022
Fl Everglades Sunrise
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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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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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“Focused, divided attention and multitasking”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/26/2017 8 Comments

The term "laser focused" is associated with academics and athletics. To reach this level of concentration takes months, years and decades of mental and physical training. Some people believe multi-tasking…

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“Creatives, creativity, create.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 06/23/2017 8 Comments

The human imagination has an unlimited capacity for creative ideas of any skill, form, and type beyond unknown insightful visions. Creatives can spend many years or a lifetime developing, and…

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‘Doubt.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 03/08/2017 0 Comments

Doubt is an emotion resting on the foundation of fear slowing the momentum to move forward on your initial decision. Doubt and hesitation are similar allowing fear to enter any…

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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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“Construct.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 12/07/2016 2 Comments

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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“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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“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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“Animals.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 10/06/2016 1 Comments

This week, look to the bond between human and animal for inspiration.   I draw my inspiration of animals in the form of respect. I capture my photos from a…

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“Shiver.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/05/2016 0 Comments

During the winter month's my mother always dressed me warmly with a thick heavy coat, gloves, knit cap and a pair of rubber boots for snow. On a cold winter…

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Youth

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/22/2016 8 Comments

Two years ago when I began researching full-time RVing, my idea and belief were associated with retirees or people who have checked out of mainstream society. What I discovered were…

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Carry

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/16/2016 0 Comments

Because of my love of music, some word prompts spark my memory of songs from my past. The word "Carry" immediately takes me to the 1970's and the song Carry…

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Complicated

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/16/2016 6 Comments

So, life is relatively easy. You are born, you love parents, family friends, and caregivers Follow the basic moral rules of life, don't lie, cheat, steal, or harm another person…

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Surface versus Fear

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/11/2016 1 Comments

The surface of life is easily visible to the human eye. Fear prevents verbal interaction which would build discoveries. Our surface is what we project. Fear of self-reflection to discover…

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“Unstoppable”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/04/2016 1 Comments

To succeed in life, a passionate, driven desire is unstoppable. Discover your passion and your desire will be unstoppable. With sacrifice and patience, your dreams will become reality, to remain unstoppable.…

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Elusive

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 07/28/2016 6 Comments

Elusive are my thoughts when writing. Elusive is my focus when reading. Elusive are the photos I want to capture. Elusive are my attempts when trying to achieve what I…

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“Sanctuary”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 07/27/2016 0 Comments

Seeking the safety of a Sanctuary from family, friends, job, the world, or an enemy can take place in many locations. Sanctuaries within the mind can bring inward peacefulness, essential…

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“Punishment”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 07/25/2016 1 Comments

Punishment is a form of revenge for victims who suffers directly from an offense. However, others who become aware of the offense, by sight or knowledge usually voice their opinions…

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“Guest”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 07/13/2016 1 Comments

I was at my favorite coffee house when I read Wordpress's daily word prompt "Guest." I noticed employees using direct eye contact, greeting the customers with, hellos, welcomes, thank yous,…

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“Cowardice”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 07/11/2016 0 Comments

During a crisis, the coward utilizing their thoughts will dismantle and shirk their honor, duty, and responsibility to whomever or whatever the cause. Their cowardice Heart and Soul will unite…

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“Empty”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 06/29/2016 2 Comments

The empty feelings when a loved one is no longer in your life. The empty feelings when love is not present. The empty feelings when all hope is lost. Reach out…

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“Struggle?”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 06/20/2016 2 Comments

The struggle is a word repeatedly used to describe or defines an individual or team endeavor, of trying hard bending over backward, displaying their forcefulness, to produce a strong or…

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“Understanding”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 06/14/2016 0 Comments

The world needs to eat from a three layered marble cake of understanding, tolerance, and compromise covered with tastefully sweet rainbow icing on a platter of love as its foundation.…

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“Denying or Justifying”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 06/05/2016 0 Comments

Looking into a mirror many humans see something they are not. Denying the color of thy eyes Denying the color of thy skin, Denying thy age Denying thy weight Denying…

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“Misstep”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 03/21/2016 4 Comments

Wordpress daily one-word prompt “Misstep”  Stumbling to the ground because you failed to recognize your shoe is untied. Leaving a restroom, with toilet paper streaming from your clothing. Texting…

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“Divide”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 03/12/2016 2 Comments

Dividing time for Parents. Dividing time for Children. Dividing time for a Spouse. Dividing time for Work. Dividing time for Hobbies. Dividing time for doing Nothing For the past ten…

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“Thanks Hindsight”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 02/15/2016 2 Comments

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…

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“Teach Your Bloggers Well”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 11/26/2015 0 Comments

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…

Dicipline

“We Can Be taught”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 03/16/2015 9 Comments

In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "We Can Be Taught!." What makes a teacher great? I have family members and several friends who teach at every level of academia.…

Determination Dicipline Success

“Enough is Enough”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 02/04/2015 12 Comments

In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Enough Is Enough." When was the last time you were ready to throw in the proverbial towel? Did you end up letting…

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Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King.

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 01/19/2015 3 Comments

I have a dream! Dr. King's birthday is January 15, however the federal holiday is celebrated today, Monday, January 19, 2015. Let's all take a moment to reflect upon the…

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“My Hero”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 12/29/2014 1 Comments

In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "My Hero." Who’s your hero? Tell us a story about why that person plays such an important role in your life. The…

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All or Nothing; Peaceful Easy Feeling.

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 12/16/2014 2 Comments

In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "All or Nothing?." “Perhaps when we find ourselves wanting everything, it is because we are dangerously close to wanting nothing.” — Sylvia Plath…

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Make It Anywhere

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 12/05/2014 1 Comments

In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Make It Anywhere." “If I can make it there, I’ll make it anywhere,” goes the famous song about New York City. Is there…

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The Spices of Success

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 11/05/2014 0 Comments

(Daily Prompt) If “failure is the condiment that gives success its flavor” (Truman Capote), how spicy do you like your success stories? Success stories are a dime a dozen in fiction…

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Handle with care?

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/24/2014 6 Comments

How are you at receiving criticism? Do you prefer that others treat you with kid gloves, or go for brutal honesty? Criticism both positive and negative, is what we all…

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“Nightmare Jobs” (Short Story)

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/09/2014 1 Comments

In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Nightmare Job." In honor of Labor Day in North America, tell us what’s the one job you could never imagine yourself doing.…

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Locked and sealed?

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/07/2014 0 Comments

Can you keep a secret? Have you ever — intentionally or not — spilled the beans (when you should’ve stayed quiet)? Well of course I have, I did it a…

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Advantage of Foresight

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/06/2014 0 Comments

Advantage of Foresight (Daily prompt)You’ve been granted the power to predict the future!The catch — each time you use your power, it costs you one day (as in, you’ll live…

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Which book would be the first one I like to reread & Why? (Daily Prompt )

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/18/2014 0 Comments

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Ladies, Rape is Your Fault

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/10/2014 0 Comments

This is an incredibly powerful video statement and I hope effective life long education can be administered to all men around the world to understand what rape truly is.

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Changing Times; Student Loan Forgiveness

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 07/16/2014 1 Comments

I recall as a child hearing my father, mother, family members and their friends talk about how growing up they had it so hard as opposed to how easy my…

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