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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 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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“The wisdom of patience.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 03/18/2018 8 Comments

I can remember as far back as a kindergartener, hearing my mother, father, siblings, friends, and teachers, telling me, or writing in the margins of a report card, "Slow Down."…

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“I am Pricelessly, Critical, to Continue.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/03/2017 10 Comments

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…

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“My Homage to Travel Dreams.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/28/2017 8 Comments

A retiree who accepts their status will become a happier person going forward into the second chapter of their lives. While many retirees remain in their past, never reflecting on…

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“A chateau’s final party and goodbye.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 05/17/2017 3 Comments

After fourteen months of treatments for my illness, the doctor advised me that my fate was final and hospice would be my last destination. For several days I was filled…

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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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Human communication has evolved but not vanity.

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 12/27/2016 2 Comments

Recently I overheard a baby-boomer speak of never wanting to use the facetime feature of their mobile phone when taking with their grandchildren or family members. Hearing this conversation, I…

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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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“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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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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“Generational divide”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/12/2016 2 Comments

Over the past one hundred years, generational divides are usually a contentious issue within families. I suspect, during the period between 1920 and 1960, the debate between young adults and…

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“Layers”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 07/05/2016 0 Comments

Attending a funeral, a retirement party, a college or high school graduation, of a family member or friend can cause personal self-reflections. The thoughts peel away layers of life's reality igniting and stirring…

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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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“Embarrassing”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 06/15/2016 5 Comments

Embarrassing moments take place throughout life, and every time I see someone spill a liquid in their lap, I think of the horribly awkward moment when I returned from the…

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“My First photo competition and A New Beginning”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 05/16/2016 9 Comments

Last fall I entered the above photo in The Beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel photo contest, and my submission won! :-) On April 30th, 2016, I started my traveling…

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“Closet”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 05/03/2016 1 Comments

Closets can store memories in plastic containers and cardboard boxes. Purging these containers ignites a review of a past life and the emotional memories some good and some bad. With heightened…

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“Sentimental”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 03/18/2016 3 Comments

Response to the one word prompt “Sentimental.” Most humans develop a sentimentality with inanimate objects, and I like many people have developed an attachment to my 1991 Ford Explorer. My…

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“Legacy”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 03/14/2016 1 Comments

Write a response to the one-word prompt, "Legacy." The writing prompt "Legacy" causes me to consider humanities legacy of how writing tools have evolved. The word "legacy" defined, describes a…

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“Quote Me”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 02/05/2016 3 Comments

Do you have a favorite quote that you return to again and again? What is it, and why does it move you? The above quote by Mother Teresa is one of…

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“Memory on the Menu”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 07/11/2015 9 Comments

In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Memory on the Menu." Which good memories are better — the recent and vivid ones, or those that time has covered in a…

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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 Saturday morning Bugs Bunny, Road Runner show and a Sears Kenmore Wringer Washing Machine.

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 10/30/2014 8 Comments

As a five-year old child, I enjoyed watching cartoons, so on a sunny Saturday morning, I’m watching the Bugs Bunny, Road Runner show and I’m in haven, watching all…

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In Retirement, activate your dreams & Passions?

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 10/09/2014 13 Comments

Our most enduring and everlasting memories, develop as a child when we associate a tasty treat with its aroma. The smell of bread, cookies, is just an example. The sound of…