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“Rubber Mallet.” ( short story)

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 04/24/2018 5 Comments

With each swing of the mallet, I pound the spike deeper into the ground. Anger, jealousy, envy, and hate fuels my swings but, I cannot stop pounding the spike more…

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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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“Travel, what title?”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 02/12/2018 15 Comments

When I began traveling in the late 80's upon a 1987 Kawasaki touring motorcycle around the US, I never created or was bewildered with a title for what I was…

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“Inscrutable trill silhouetted in front of me.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 01/29/2018 2 Comments

I was scared almost out of my seat when Sister Abigale screamed at the top of her lungs forcing all of the fifth-grade students to stared forward, but it was…

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“Ghoulish.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 11/01/2017 6 Comments

I have never really liked Halloween since the horrible calamity of 1975, for which my father tells the story with the smiling gleefulness of a teenager like it was yesterday.…

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“Succumb.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 10/15/2017 0 Comments

Succumbing to life's temptations keeps you from being your best. Succumbing to the bitterness of life closes your mind to reconciliation. Succumbing to the fear of learning leaves you…

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“A child’s blind tenaciousness, and a parent’s denial.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 04/10/2017 5 Comments

Within seconds of Charlie's birth, the doctor, and I was shocked to see his dark brown eyes searching the room, his surroundings and finally fixating on me. That moment seared…

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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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“Hesitate.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 03/07/2017 4 Comments

Hesitate, and the moment passes. Hesitate, and you miss the opportunity. Hesitate, and you will become regretful. Hesitate, and your dreams will not become a reality. Hesitation is a consideration…

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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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“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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“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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“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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“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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“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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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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“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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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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Ghost away

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/21/2016 4 Comments

Ok, if you are a follower of this site, you know that I have begun traveling and reporting on my locations with photos. So, this is a very personal blog…

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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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Realizations of a Travel Writer.

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/07/2016 3 Comments

Several days ago, I wrote separate responses for Wordpress daily word prompts for the words "stubborn," "praise," "muse," "crave," "profound," and "apology." As I formulated my thoughts, I recognized the…

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Depth

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 07/23/2016 4 Comments

Depth is the measurement from the furthest point to another. The depths of your love for another can never be measured, and love can last forever. The depths of hate…

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“Prophecy”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 06/27/2016 3 Comments

Those who have the ability of prophecy have an enormously incredible talent, and for centuries many have claimed this unique ability. Their predictions have included everything from the religious…

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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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“Angry”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 06/06/2016 0 Comments

Angry shown to someone you love been eventually involves an apology. Angry is the emotion that eventually involves an apology. Angry can be useful yet; it ultimately means an excuse.…

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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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“Secrets”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 03/03/2016 1 Comments

Secrets all around and held within. Secrets held for a moment can last forever. Secrets stand on the foundation of fear. Secrets first cousin is a lie. Secrets necessary?…

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“Longing for Gravity”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 02/27/2016 7 Comments

You are on a mission to Mars. Because of the length of the journey, you will never be able to return to Earth. What about our blue planet will you…

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“Modern Families”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 01/18/2016 1 Comments

If one of your late ancestors were to come back from the dead and join you for dinner, what things about your family would this person find the most shocking?…

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“Sink or Swim”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 01/13/2016 6 Comments

Tell us about a time when you were left on your own, to fend for yourself in an overwhelming situation — on the job, at home, at school. What was…

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“Courage to Overcome”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 01/08/2016 1 Comments

Courage to overcome life's obstacles is essential, however, what motivators are used to begin and sustain the courage to overcome? Awakening from what I hope was a nightmare is all…

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“Fearless Fantasies”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 12/29/2015 3 Comments

How would your life be different if y ou were incapable of feeling fear? Would your life be better or worse than it is now? If I were incapable…

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“Fright, flight, courage, and gumption.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 03/11/2015 4 Comments

In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Fight or Flight." Write about your strongest memory of a heart-pounding, belly-twisting nervousness: what caused the adrenaline? Was it justified? How did…

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