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Minnesota State Parks, Wow!

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/10/2023 2 Comments

An adventurous excitement that my heart and soul craves several return visits to enjoy thoroughly.

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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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Fellowshipping with new friends

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 02/04/2023 2 Comments

Sharing a love for our nomadic lifestyle.

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Desert morning

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 02/02/2023 0 Comments

The horizon bring the light of a new day.

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End of the Year, 2022

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 12/18/2022 4 Comments

I wish all my readers worldwide a humble, healthy, safe time as the end of 2022 approaches

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Anxieties Lifeline

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/30/2022 2 Comments

Anxiety is life's emotion to prepare for life's adventures

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Traveler types

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 10/13/2021 2 Comments

I'm always surrounded with incredible views.

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Happenstance with fellow travelers

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/15/2021 1 Comments

Meeting travel friends reveals the fate of my travels.

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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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America’s prescription parks

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 06/23/2021 1 Comments

Nurturing your heart, mind, and soul in the great outdoors.

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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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traveling during 2020, what a year!

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 01/15/2021 3 Comments

The evolution of movement and transportation began with walking

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A new nomadic era

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 06/14/2020 17 Comments

I have been fortunate to encounter men and women whose wisdom I have taken to heart.

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"Wintering in the Florida Everglades."

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 03/06/2020 3 Comments

Human Snow Birds retreat to the warmer climates mimicking mother natures migration

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"What a Summer!"

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 12/04/2019 14 Comments

Surrounded by nature, emitting happiness and contentment.

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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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“My restless soul; (“Poetry”).

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 04/16/2019 3 Comments

In the forest I close my eyes hearing insects buzzing and humming around me.

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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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“2018 Key West Fantasy Fest.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 12/26/2018 5 Comments

Before I created this blog post, I took time organizing my thoughts to shape the narrative for the photos I captured during the 2018 Key West Fantasy Festival. I was…

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“Zombie bike ride.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 12/19/2018 2 Comments

I recommend you visit Key West during the Fantasy festival with a daily schedule of events, there is something for everyone.

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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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Traveling soothes the soul.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/03/2018 8 Comments

Recently while I was touring and photographing the West Rim Drive of Crater Lake in Oregon, I met a New Zealander in his late twenties, and a 66-year-old couple all…

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“Travel dreams crossing the U.S.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/15/2018 11 Comments

Monarch Pass, on route 50, in Colorado, at over 12000 feet above sea level. It has been a little over a month since I last posted a blog simply…

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“2018 Overland Expo West.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 05/27/2018 4 Comments

I attended the 2018 Overland Expo West gathering that brought people together from around the world to Fort Tuthill County Fairgrounds in Flagstaff AZ. This event is organized for anyone…

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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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“Layers upon layers of hope.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 04/01/2018 1 Comments

Attending a funeral, a retirement gathering, a college or high school graduation, of a family member or friend allows for personal self-reflection. Your thoughts peel away layers of life's reality igniting and stirring…

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“Time to return to the trails.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 03/16/2018 4 Comments

As the days of March wind down and I continue editing, re-editing and repeating the process of my short stories. The recent cold weather in Southwest Florida provoked a wrinkle…

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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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“Blink.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 01/26/2018 0 Comments

Fortunately, during my lifetime I have recorded hundreds of hours of video with accompanied thousands of photos of my now adult children. My recorded library reveals decades of family and…

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“Candid.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 01/25/2018 1 Comments

Be candid with me, I can take it. Honesty is the best policy when the truth is the foundation for any relationship. However, many lies are spoken in considerations of…

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“Treated reservations.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 01/03/2018 4 Comments

If you are lucky, your life will treat you to various forms and types of reservations. I have had room and dinner reservations and I have toured nature reserves and…

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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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“Cozy Confessions.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 12/31/2017 7 Comments

My thirty plus years of travel destinations are filled with photos and encountering people who are the inspirations for some of my creative writings ideas. In the beginning, I traveled…

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“Procrastinating Pressure.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 12/01/2017 5 Comments

The significance of procrastinating pressure to complete goals is sometimes a necessary emotion when you find snippets of excuses to forgo what should be done. With thirty days to write 50,000 words,…

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“Exceptional Mistake.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 10/12/2017 7 Comments

Mistakes are a part of life because life comes with morals but not application instructions. Mistakes of the heart usually provide a second chance. Mistakes are failures to learn from…

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“Sympathetic Peculiarities.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/11/2017 1 Comments

The peculiarities of life and death manifest itself before, during, and after stressful painfilled tragic events. Personal reflections and contemplation about life, its meaning, and understanding its purpose are our…

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“Carousel of Life.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/15/2017 0 Comments

The carousel of life cycles through many stages hopefully surrounded by family, friends, culture, and an environment shaping your life forever. Along the way you develop desires, want's and love's, influenced…

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“Patches covering magical molds of clay.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 07/05/2017 2 Comments

You are a magical mold of clay, forever developing to become what you want to be. Overcoming your fears allowing dreams to discover what is over the next hill or…

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“Crisp proud parents.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 06/11/2017 0 Comments

Julius and Doretha Jefferson drove seven hours from Pittsburgh PA to West Point NY, to attend parents day at the US Army's Military Academy. After a night in the local…

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“The Uniform.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 06/06/2017 3 Comments

There are many types of uniforms from school, scouts, military, civil service, and their omnipresence is visually striking capturing the attention of everyone. Uniforms are clothing representing an organization, a…

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” The Band; Brass, Drums, and Reeds.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 06/03/2017 0 Comments

Every band member in the marching and orchestra bands maintains a solidarity based on the instrument they have played their entire lives. Those who play the Trumpet, French Horns, Trombones,…

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“Portion.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 06/01/2017 3 Comments

To excel in what ever you want you must have desire and ambition to separate from those who wish to succeed utilizing a trace of ambition and a portion of…

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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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“Lifestyle, Panicked and None.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 05/06/2017 1 Comments

The Wordpress prompts can inspire and initiate thoughts of the past, present, and future. For me, the words lifestyle, panicked and none are associated with my current lifestyle when I…

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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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“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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“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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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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“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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“Artificial Vs Natural.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 10/26/2016 5 Comments

The evolution and development of artificial instead of naturally occurring is unique for everyone, but is artificial necessary? When it comes to food, many people want to end the use…

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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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“Daring.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 10/07/2016 0 Comments

I dare you. I dare you. I double dog dare you. I triple dog dare you. These are the words and statements used by little boys that caused one of…

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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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“Vice.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/31/2016 1 Comments

My evolution of the word "VICE." As a child growing up, my father had a garage with a workbench with a vice similar to the one in the photo above.…

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“Fifty.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/24/2016 0 Comments

Fifty is the other half. Fifty is the middle if you expect to live to 100. Fifty is the half century of every decade. Fifty is an age some revere others loathe…

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Full Moon thoughts

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/19/2016 2 Comments

Photographing the western plains with clear, unobstructed views provides spectacular visuals especially the night of a full moon at sunset. As the sun descends into the horizon with the sight…

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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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Reach

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/15/2016 0 Comments

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…

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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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“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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“The things we leave behind.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 07/24/2016 0 Comments

The things we leave behind are the things we collected because they were the must-haves of the moment. After fifteen trips to the local Good-Will store, to drop off the…

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“Journey”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 07/15/2016 0 Comments

Everyone's life is a journey, whether they know it or not. A journey for some people is considered a chore, or hindrance, preventing enjoyment of life. For others, their journey…

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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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“Darkness”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 07/07/2016 3 Comments

Because of humans inability to see in the darkness, the human imagination compensates and creates fear and mystery of the unknown of what their eyes cannot see. Hundreds if not…

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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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“Pleasurable Reality”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 07/02/2016 3 Comments

Many pleasures can be seen watching people and pets. People's faces reveal their pleasure during conversations producing laughter, smiles, and giggles. People show their pleasure while holding hands, eating…

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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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“Campanion”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 06/24/2016 1 Comments

A companion can be a human, animal or you, and is essential for some people and an option, for others, yet, many do not consider the need for a companion.…

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“Earth & Moon”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 06/22/2016 5 Comments

June 21, 2016, was the summer solstice and a full "Strawberry" Moon. In the sky's above our earth on a continuous cycle, day or night the beauty is displayed…

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“Rebuild”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 06/16/2016 4 Comments

A large part of my life for many years I worked at my father's business rebuilding car motors and transmissions, yet, it was my first teenager date when I understood my…

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“Simplicity”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 06/14/2016 0 Comments

The simplicity of life is sought daily by many around the world. Whether you live in a small village or the big city, we all dream and seek the simplicity…

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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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“Mountain”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 06/12/2016 0 Comments

The sight of most mountains stirs within some humans the desire to explore a trail to conquered and stand upon the summit. As you walk along a path, crossing the…

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“Childhood”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 06/05/2016 3 Comments

Childhood and adulthood can be the same when carrying your dreams from childhood into adulthood. Discovering your passion and not a paycheck may allow you to achieve you childhood dreams…

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“Fork”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 06/04/2016 1 Comments

Forks in the road take place every moment, hour, and day throughout life Decisions can be simple or life-changing like, do you order pancakes or waffles or do you marry…

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“The South”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 05/18/2016 0 Comments

Many locations in the US south like the above morning sunrise photo taken in Tavares Fl with morning temperatures in the mid 70's are considered warm temperate zones, but,…

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“Beach”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 05/16/2016 2 Comments

The sight of seabirds above Listening to the waves Smelling the ocean mist The beach is an essence I desire. Wordpress daily word prompt.

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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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Purging for a New Journey

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 04/25/2016 10 Comments

Viewing a sunrise can reveal how significant purging and decluttering provides the clarity to appreciate the importance of memories. It has been three weeks since my last blog post during…

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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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“Flow”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 03/20/2016 1 Comments

Wordpress daily one-word prompt “Flow.” The one-word prompt “flow” brings to mind many provocative thoughts surrounding men of a certain age, and women before menopause. It can be used…

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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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“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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“The Worlds Best Gadget”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 02/29/2016 1 Comments

You’ve been granted magical engineering skills, but you can only use them to build on badge or machine. What do you build? For well over one hundred years a book…

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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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“Not Lemonade”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 01/26/2016 2 Comments

When life gives, your lemons make something else. Tell us about a time you used an object to resolve a tricky situation in an unorthodox way. Every morning awakening with…

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“B+ Weekend”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 01/22/2016 2 Comments

Write about what you did last weekend as though you're a music critic reviewing a new album. This past weekend reading, writing, and the NFL playoffs were united with music…

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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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“Unpopular”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 01/08/2016 5 Comments

Tell us about a time when you had to choose between two options, and you picked the unpopular choice. I have one decision, and I have narrowed my choices to…

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“Happy Endings”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 01/05/2016 8 Comments

Tell us about something you’ve tried to quit. Did you go cold turkey, or for a gradual change? Did it stick? In the early 1980’s, I was in the Army,…

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“If I Ruled the World”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 12/12/2015 4 Comments

Welcome to your life; there's no turning back Even while we sleep we will find You acting on your best behavior Turn your back on mother nature Everybody wants to…

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“Sorry, I’m Busy”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 12/08/2015 1 Comments

Tell us about a time when you should have helped someone... but didn't. Sorry, I’m busy, is the phrase, I have used for myself, as I learned to take time…

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“Childhood Revisited”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 06/01/2015 2 Comments

In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Childhood Revisited." Sure, you turned out pretty good, but is there anything you wish had been different about your childhood? If you…

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“Burnt”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 02/06/2015 1 Comments

In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Burnt." Remember this prompt, when your home was on fire and you got to save five items? That means you left a…

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