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Saturday Morning tunnel vision
I adjust my helmet, straighten my gloves, tighten the fasteners on my jacket, and start the motor of my motorcycle and continue along the roadway. It has been two weeks of daily riding, traveling northward out of the lower forty-eight and across Alberta Canada to the last few miles before…
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Being in “The Zone”
Concentrated mental focused of, emotions, and thought on a specific task or multiple tasks is being in the Zone.
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Opening Lines
Todays daily prompt is “Opening Lines” Use the first line, of the last song you listened to (on the radio, on your music player, or anywhere else)? Use it as the first sentence of your post. Curtis Mayfield & The Impressions, “People get ready”, is the name of the song…
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I Yam What I Yam – But Tryin’ to Be Better!
Great place to start to get better.
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Pick Your Portion
Captain Picard was into Earl Grey tea; mention the Dude and we think: White Russians. What’s your signature beverage — and how did it achieve that status? Now, as I read todays prompt, I was taken in by Captain Picard reference of Earl Gray tea. I’m a Star Trek; Next…
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Working Optional?
If money were out of the equation, would I still work? If yes, why, and how much? If not, what would you do with your free time? If money was out of the equation, would I still work? To be blessed with a job that you love or like, brings…
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Charity gifting & challenges
The internet has recently been swept up by the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. The media blitz of everyone posting their ALS Ice Bucket Challenges has been one of the summers biggest phenomenons, that has raised a large sum of monies for the ALS foundation. I suspect every non-profit is seeking…
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Which book would be the first one I like to reread & Why? (Daily Prompt )
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I shall meet my fate?
As I read this prompt several days ago I recognized the word “Yeats” and thought of the Irish/English poet William Butler Yeats and I began to ponder how I shall meet my fate. I researched some of his poems and found the following poem, that I feel touches on the…
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The light of day
It is 2:00 AM and for the past eight hours of a twelve-hour shift, it is still raining. I only just want to rest my eyes as I lay on the ground guarding my perimeter position. I remain awake fighting off sleep trying to stay alerted and prepared to listen…
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Paying the Bills by Brad Windhauser
Great story of responsibility, discipline and perseverance.
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A Bookish Choice:
A Bookish Choice. A literary-minded witch gives you a choice: To become either an obscure novelist or a popular paperback author. Which do you choose? As an aspiring write, I would choose to be the obscure writer to be admired for decades and I in particular don’t want the notoriety…
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New Wrinkles; how dose this development change my life?
If I wake with my heart is pumping, my eyes are open to see the mirror of my wrinkles, I would first recognize the lack of hair on my bald head before the wrinkles. I recall stopping for a drink at my local convince store/(7-11), and when the business…
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Ladies, Rape is Your Fault
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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Short Story: 7 Drops
This is a beautiful story expressing the recognitions of someone so admired and loved.
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Motorcycle riding false assumptions?
Forty five years ago as a teenager and young adult, I imagined riding a motorcycle in the summer time along a two lane rural road, passing picturesque pastures and farms wearing a pair of sun glasses, T-shirt, jeans, tennis shoes, and or flip flops. Thirty years ago, I obtained a…
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What are you most thankful for right now?
What is now the most important thing in my life that I feel most thankful for? Ok here I go. My most important thought of being thankful for in my life is my health, which gives me the ability to be thankful for the following; To have an open…
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Left Brain, Right Brain
Strive and seek relaxation without thought, allowing the mind to rest, bringing clarity of thought.
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Why Settle For Crumbs When You Can Have The Entree
This is such an insightful and deeply meaningful statement of truth.
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Been to a Writers’ #Conference ? #Writing
I’m planning my first writers conference this fall and I’m looking forward to the experience, loaded with the knowledge I have read here.
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Unlikely Food Pairing
Bacon and chocolate, caramel and cheddar… Is there an unorthodox food pairing you really enjoy? Share with us the weirdest combo you’re willing to admit that you like — and how you discovered it.Sharing is caring. via Unlikely Pairing. The most unlikely food pairing I believe would be baked fresh seafood on…
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A Couples decision of what to do in retirement
I have encountered several retired couples over the past couple of years since I retired, disagreeing on how to live the next chapter of their lives. One of the more common issues is when one or the other wants to seek adventure in their retirement years while the other desires…
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A Meaningful Life Trumps
This is a beautifully significant statement of determining one’s self worth while living a life, learning and discovering passions, to fulfill dreams, and satisfying the soul.
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Retirement and my big brother
I was recently talking with family members who gathered for a family reunion, and I recognized that I and a female cousin are the only immediate family members of our generation who have retired to enjoy hobbies and activities at our leisure. I thought of my now deceased parents who…
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What Gets Under Your Skin?
Sitting in our homes we can consider the enormous world outside our front door and think of ourselves as nothing more that a mere small cog in a wheel forever turning, never knowing we are the ripple in an large ocean that can make a difference in someones life. Be…
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Keep quiet and accept the status quo…
Live your life following your dreams and passions, which is not what the status quo wants.
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Myths, Facts and Reminders
These are incredibly insightful thoughts on planning and dreaming ahead.
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#$%@ People Say To Transracial Families – YouTube
Scoop.it via #$%@ People Say To Transracial Families – YouTube.
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BY LIVING MORE I NEEDED LESS
The simplicity of life can be measured when the need to have material items are reduced to what is truly needed. This is a great posting.
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The Gratitude Journal – Giving Daily Thanks
This is really nice. I will commit to such a journal, thanks Lisa.
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Immigration Knowledge, just Google it!
American’s voice their opinion without researching, or understanding their idea and beliefs they passionately speak about. Ii is simply bizarre since access to discover, learn and educate is available via the use of the internet.
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Why is Racism still an issue?
This is a great posting. It truly is amazing that over the millinia of time we as a spices have progressed slowly in acceptance of others on a planet that we share.
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Looking at the Uncomfortable Truth
For those who want to be inform, this is a great read.
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A Love Letter to my Adult Child
This is a powerful essay of words that I can relate as a son and as a father who is currently experiencing these emotions and circumstances. This is really a great posting to your blog.
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Valuing Our Elders
Thanks for visiting my blog and thank you for such insightful post.
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Changing Times; Student Loan Forgiveness
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 brother and sisters had it during the 60’s and 70’s. One tale I heard is of how my dad slopped…
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Getting connected to Global Peace and Harmony
The Global Peace & Harmony, not the horrible news of the day.
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Effective times to write and where
My favorite time to write is in the early morning hours of the day, but I am perplexed, as to why I am inspired to write late in the evening at a Denny’s Restaurant. Apparently this isn’t unusual, where upon my arrival between 9:00 and 10:00 pm there are two…
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Freedom and What it Means to You Today
Such an inspirational statement of fact and truth.
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Journaling, Reading, Blogging & Creative Writing
I was inspired to write today’s blog because of writers I follow here on WordPress. Commencing January 2013, I started the New Year with a commitment to write about my life as a retiree in a personal journal. This was fairly easy since I’m very active either motorcycling, bicycling, kayaking…
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Home Sweet Home….and so it is!
This is such an enlightening life experience for anyone seeking self knowledge and discovery, congratulations.
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Keep Learning- online education with Coursera
This a great site and I have taken many coursers from colleges and universities from around the world. It will impress you with the people you interact with from around the world. This is an incredible platform to educate yourself with literally every type of subject matter and then some…
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5400 Miles in the USA ( Scenic Pacific Coastal Route)
Some of the most beautiful sights along the California Highway.
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Retirement Lifestyle; What to do
Many retirees work their entire lives towards and arrive at the date and age of retirement, seeking time to do nothing, travel, or quite frankly get the hell away form the stressful mundane rat race or the hamster wheel of life. This is a pivotal time to seek out and…
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Retirement what to do?
I have encountered lots of retirees, and I recognized many people cannot decide what to do in their retirement lifestyle. Most people fall into two categories, some with lots of ideas and not enough time to complete their dreams and desires, and others who don’t know at all. I believe…
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Reading or Writing – How much should we be reading as writers?
This is such a dilemma for me at times and I’m retired.
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Why Don’t We Start Telling Men Not to Drink as Rape Prevention?
This is such a great idea to promote. I wonder if any colleges, parents groups, or beer companies would promote this idea.
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Dear Writers, Who Do You Write For?
This important information from an experienced writer/blogger. Thank you daily write.
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Have questions for an established #author and #Creative #Writing Lecturer at Birkbeck?
Lots of great information for the novice writer
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Respect for Teachers
This is a great article and the spotlight should be directed at the parents also.
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Home Sick
Recently I returned to VA and attended my daughter’s college graduation which was an incredibly wonderful time. I reconnected with family and friends, catching up on current events which are always a beautifully time and opportunity. The following day I realized I missed my daily routine of SW Florida, of…
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Facebook Autobiography
Recently, I was a daily user of Facebook until I began reading novels especially the classics which has morphed into the idea of becoming a writer. I have developed a love of reading novels daily, usually an assortment of World and American history, to include biographies of historical people, usually…
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Book Nostalgia
It was reported by several news outlets on April 29, 2014, that Harper Lee who authored the novel “To Kill a Mockingbird” has agreed allow the book to be available to the public in EBook format on July 8 2014, which is the 54th anniversary of the original publication release…
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Academic learning in retirement
While watching an online video about Norman Mailer I was somehow easily whisked away in thought to a time of my elementary school years when I was always excited for the start of the new school year. I always wanted to learn, and write, especially with my new line paper and notebooks.…
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Professional Procrastinator Club – Let’s Reduce the Membership
This is an incredible post, because as I originally read the headline at 8:00 am this morning, it wasn’t until after eating breakfast, a two mile walk, washing some clothes that at 2:00 pm I began reading the post during which time I checked out the book on the Amazon…
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morning Meditation
This is just a simple way of starting your morning in a positive way for the rest of your day.
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Calm, Peaceful, & Easy Feeling
I recently came across a blog titled “Bloggers For Peace” a site for people blogging about peace. The site immediately grabbed my attention causing me to pause and ponder the word “Peace“. Everyone wants peace but not too many people work towards peace. I don’t visit Facebook as much as I…
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Healthier in Retirement
When I retired in my early 50’s, I moved to southwest Florida for the warm weather during the winter and the many outdoor activities. Once I settled in, I immediately noticed seniors in groups of two, three, and four or more running, walking and bicycling throughout the day, and they were…
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College Basketball Madness?
With all of the hoopla surrounding the excitement of this year’s March Madness, I have listened to many basketball commentators, analysis, and former coaches voice their opinion on the issue of a young man’s decision to enter the NBA out of high school. Most feel it is important for a…
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The cost of college books
It is truly astonishing how much a book will cost to learn a particular subject from a college educator. I have a vivid memory of college and paying $50.00 – $90.00 for a college book in the early eighties. I soon discovered the professors used only 1/3 of the information…
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Russia and Money making opportunities
The most recent world turmoil in the Ukraine is a matter for the country of Russia to deal with as they please and the US government should only become involved as supporting the European Union & the United Nations. It is surely an afterthought but with all of the civil…
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Super Bowl 2014
This was the first time I spent a Super Bowl in a sports Bar and realized that the $63.00 offer of, all you can drink and eat was a little excessive. As the game progressed, I chose correctly. Since I was not partaking in the randomness of the waiter’s offers…
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Super Bowl Weekend 2014
On a warm cloudy Saturday in southwest Florida, it is a bittersweet ending of the 2013-2014 football seasons will take place. What is truly heartbreaking is there will be no more football for six months and true football enthusiast will be in morning. We football lovers will be left to watch…
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“Hold fast to d…
“Hold fast to dreams, For if dreams die Life is a broken-winged bird, That cannot fly.” — Langston Hughes Langston Hughes was an American poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, short story writer, and columnist. He was one of the earliest innovators of the then-new literary art form jazz poetry. Hughes…