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District School Houses

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 07/21/2023 0 Comments

Braving all forms of inclement weather along dirt roads.

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Nicodemus, KS, 2023

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 05/27/2023 3 Comments

African American families stayed in the area, settling on farms in the surrounding township.

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Love and Healing

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 04/19/2023 2 Comments

Dreaming of nomadic travels roaming our planet, searching for tranquil moments surrounded by nature.

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2020, MN, ND, Harvest Hosts and destinations.

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 03/24/2023 1 Comments

Six other RV'ers arrived and we closed down the tasting room.

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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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Happy New Year, 2023

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 01/01/2023 4 Comments

I wish everyone's dreams, desires, and expectations to become a reality in 2023 and beyond.

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Nature, Humans and Time

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 02/12/2022 4 Comments

Nature's trees have watched humans come and go.

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Retiree anniversary

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 01/28/2022 6 Comments

Sunrise Matanza Pass Fort Myer Beach Florida I once was a hard-working, career-minded son, military personnel, husband, father, civil service worker to survive and enjoy the fruits of forty years…

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Small town living

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/07/2021 2 Comments

The museum became a wealth of information for my research

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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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“Fathers Day.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 06/17/2018 11 Comments

My dad standing next to my first touring motorcycle a Kawasaki Voyager-12 Today men all over America are celebrating Father's Day spending time with their families, throwing a ball in…

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Migrating Settlers & Rv’ers

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/29/2016 4 Comments

Just like the early settlers who migrated west walking 20oo-miles, there is a current migration of travelers in recreational vehicles who criss-cross the US, Canada, and Mexico.…

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“Funny Dilemma.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/26/2016 3 Comments

The church elders had a horrible dilemma as hundreds of parishioners gathered for the viewing and funeral of 66-year-old Francine "Fanny" Fitzgerald, a member of the church for 66…

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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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“Generous.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/24/2016 3 Comments

The ACME Ladder Corporation recognized their oldest employee Oscar Stephenson's 43 years of service and his retirement to become official at the close of business with a retirement party. After…

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“Silence.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/22/2016 7 Comments

The sounds of silence typically heard during a hike, are footsteps impacting the earth, the rustling of leaves in the trees, along with the birds singing. However, my recent visit…

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“Hiking.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/21/2016 9 Comments

As a young Boy Scout, I hiked and camped a lot which is my outdoors foundation that lives on within me to this day. I now intermix photography, some video and…

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“Passionate.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/20/2016 3 Comments

Passion and love are intertwined around the roots of commitment. Commitment is the prehistoric Red Wood Tree with roots mixed with love and passion. So, when your passionate desires are…

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“Together.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/19/2016 3 Comments

Writing is an important aspect of my life, yet it is only a part of who I am. Reading has been a stalwart for my writing but as of…

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“Mirror.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/18/2016 4 Comments

Capturing photographs of reflections on a lake is what sprung my amateur photographers imagination. Since the early morning bicycle rides into Lakes Regional Park in Lee, Co, Fl. I…

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“Fragile.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/17/2016 2 Comments

The tone of words are interpreted by those listening. Dreams, hopes, and beliefs are broken with words. The egos of humans are broken with words. Words can divide to harm…

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“Slog.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/16/2016 0 Comments

The thought of my daily trudge from home to works drudgery depresses me knowing the slog of yesterday is fresh in my mind.

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“Perplexed, zing.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/15/2016 6 Comments

It is early in the morning a half hour before the sunrises as I walk along a hiking trail to capture photos of mother nature, starting her day. This September morning,…

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Stump

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/14/2016 0 Comments

The daily word prompts ignite my imagination of times in my life. The word "stump" has me reflecting on the stump-grinder, I rented to remove two tree stumps from my…

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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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“Sandwich.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/12/2016 2 Comments

Since the 18th century the invention of the sandwich, named after English Aristocrat John Montauge the 4th Earl of Sandwich, humanity has made every type or variation of the sandwich.…

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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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“Twinkle.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/10/2016 2 Comments

In college, there were weekends when many in my dorm would venture out to the lake near the university for a keg party. I reluctantly attended hoping to leave after…

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“Plop.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/09/2016 3 Comments

Commercial advertising is a powerful medium with jingles that can synch into the mental psyche forever. For me, the word "plop," has always been associated with the Alka-Seltzer commercials dating…

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“Cake.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/08/2016 4 Comments

Working in an office environment is essentially a cake environment. Cake for birthdays, Cake for returning to work, Cake for leaving or taking a new position, Cake for the…

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“Eclipse.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/07/2016 0 Comments

Once upon a time in a far away city, I attended an NBA basketball game. Seated with a beer in my right hand and peanuts between my legs I was…

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“Sidewalks.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/07/2016 4 Comments

Sidewalks are the essential life blood of neighborhoods, and big cities. They suffer daily abuse from dirty feet, soiled shoes, muddy boots, canes, and wheels of every sort. Tree roots…

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Melody yes, Sing No!

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/06/2016 0 Comments

Everyone may not be able to sing with the voice of their favorite or greatest singers, but everyone can hum the melodies. You know the melodies of your favorite…

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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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Agate Fossil Beds National Monument & Museum.

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/03/2016 2 Comments

I was fortunate to tour and learn about the Agate Fossil Beds National Monument & Museum that was established on June 14, 1997. It's, location in Western Nebraska's Panhandle is…

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“Fierce.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/01/2016 0 Comments

Fierce is the adjective used to identify the individual or group entering battle, attacking insurmountable odds or challenges. Wars have produced fierce, violent attackers eager to fight or kill. When…

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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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“Expert.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/30/2016 2 Comments

A forensic psychologist, a forensic accountant, and forensic fingerprint expert, were summoned to court as witnesses for the prosecution. Because of the rule on witnesses, they were all forbidden to…

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“Cheats & Mistakes.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/29/2016 3 Comments

In the Spring of 1963, Malcolm Milton University's spring mid-term testing was in its final hours. Tenured History Professor, Wilbur Wilshire was shocked and astonished when he recognized an honors…

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“Witness.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/27/2016 0 Comments

Early in life, my eyes witnessed hobbies I love today. My Books, My Kayak, My bicycle, My hiking gear, My motorcycle, My fishing poles, My camping gear, My soul has…

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“Miniature.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/26/2016 0 Comments

Many mini years ago, a co-worker maintained miniature flowering plants on her desk. When the morning sun shined through the window, it was delightful to see the mini Prickly Cactus,…

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Happy Birthday US National Parks

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/25/2016 0 Comments

Today the US National Parks celebrate their 100th centennial. Yes, being 100 is cool when you have the gorgeous historic beauty surrounding you when you are a Park Ranger. The…

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“Learning. “

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/25/2016 4 Comments

Learning is a desire within many people or is it? For some learning is completed upon high school graduation yet college graduates become annoyed or discouraged when asked to learn…

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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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Jeopardize

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/23/2016 0 Comments

Police Chief Charles Chapman: Yesterday evening’s automobile accident was horrifying, and the heroic work of police, firefighters & bystanders who jeopardize their lives represent the highest standards of emergency services…

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Eyes

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/20/2016 1 Comments

Eyes are the window to the soul, Eyes, project Sadness, Happiness, Excitement, Love, Hate, Disappointment, Fear, Anger, With these emotions, the eyes can talk to another soul to reflect their…

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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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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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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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Obsessed

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/14/2016 1 Comments

Obsessed, can be a passion with boundaries. The boundaries can become askew by obsession or passion To be obsessed is to have a passion or to have passion can be…

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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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Maybe?

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/11/2016 2 Comments

Maybe is the word parents use with their second or third born child who asks, can they have a tiger or lion. Maybe is the word teenagers use when…

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“Joke”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/11/2016 5 Comments

Jokes are used to makes the world seem a little less horrible at the times. When humans witness horrific sights, serious thoughts prevail. However, some people use jokes to break…

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“Luxury”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/09/2016 9 Comments

Luxury? During my adult life, luxuries are unique slices of life I passed up for whatever reasons or another. Mostly, because of children, you know they are supposed to come…

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“Paint”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/08/2016 0 Comments

This time last year I was in Key West Fl where I was exposed to the wonderful world of creative artists. I call it my creative summer of exploring the…

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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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The Great Platt River Archway Monument

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/06/2016 10 Comments

For the past two decades, I have traveled in both directions on Interstates 70 in Kansas, 80 in Nebraska, and 90 in South Dakota. Most people know of the area…

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“Admire”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/05/2016 5 Comments

This past weekend I attended a family reunion with over 100 people who have gathered every two years for over the last 20 years arriving from every corner of…

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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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“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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“Clocks”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 07/26/2016 1 Comments

Many people around the world are pressed for time, don't have enough time, and some run out of time. We all have a certain amount of time on this planet,…

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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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Carefree

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 07/23/2016 2 Comments

I hope the above quote inspires people to observe life with optimism, a positive attitude towards one another to experience a less stressful life to become footloose and carefree. :-)…

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“Pure”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 07/22/2016 0 Comments

This morning photos near Corning NY was a wee bit chilly, or down right cold for those who are from Florida. The sun gleamed over the dark green forested…

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“Feast”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 07/21/2016 0 Comments

My date and I enjoyed a dinner feast, discussing our live and thoughts about our future. We decided to meet the following Saturday to attend the religious festival feast of…

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“Frail”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 07/20/2016 0 Comments

Newborn infants, puppies, kittens, and small baby animals, are considered frail. However, their frailty we view is their strength for life, struggling to live, learn and become one within a…

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“Unpredictable”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 07/18/2016 4 Comments

As a structured life planner, I have always prepared and planned for the unpredictable, and yet the unforeseen most often takes place. My retiree lifestyle has changed my philosophy because…

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“Nightmare”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 07/18/2016 2 Comments

While working at my desk, my dream turned into a nightmare I dreamed I was aware and awake of my nightmare. The nightmare never completed, was it a dream? Was…

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Forgetful RV’ers

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 07/17/2016 0 Comments

Jim aged 87 and Mathew, age 89 are retirees from Florida and have been full-time RV'ers for the past twenty years. Late one night they are seated around a campfire…

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“Patience for the Storm”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 07/17/2016 3 Comments

Storms within the mind, Storms of the heart, Storms gripping the soul Storms around you, or Storms above. Storms come and will eventually go away. Wordpress daily word prompt

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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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“Desert, which one?”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 07/11/2016 4 Comments

After an argument, I deserted my wife for the solitude and warmth of the desert, where I enjoyed the chocolate cake she made for dessert. When I return home with…

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“Glass”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 07/11/2016 4 Comments

The word glass has many definitions around the world, yet, its basic form, glass is a non-crystalline solid with enormously other uses. For me, the word glass immediately brings to…

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“False”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 07/09/2016 4 Comments

The word "false," when used in a sentence is usually in the form of a negative connotation. The thesaurus provides many words and they all describes some of the horrors…

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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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St. Louis Mo.

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 07/04/2016 0 Comments

My journey as a travel writer begins in the city of my birth St. Louis, Missouri the "Show Me State." On June 4, 2016, I started living full-time in a…

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Voyages

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 07/04/2016 6 Comments

The various reasons voyages are taken range from curiosity to seeking what's' over the next hill, seeking adventure to explore places unknown, a pilgrimage of self-reflection and sometimes you just…

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Island

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 07/03/2016 4 Comments

Oh, how I would love to live on an island. I was offered the opportunity to live on an island off the coast of Key West when I received a…

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“Burn”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 07/03/2016 2 Comments

The word burn can conjure up many ideas of the flame burning to cause injury or to warm feet around a fire. However, this single word contains so many meanings,…

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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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“Serendipity”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 06/22/2016 6 Comments

I use the word "serendipity" to describe the events that have brought about my writing and photography experiences and opportunities. Serendipity took center stage Tuesday morning after I met an…

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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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“Natural”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 06/17/2016 0 Comments

Of the food, we consume, what is natural? Food is considered natural if grown without herbicides which prevent unwanted vegetation and pesticides that slow the attractions of certain insects. So,…

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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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“Sky”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 06/12/2016 0 Comments

The sky above is also known and described as the heavens. The sky is filled with sights seen and unseen. The sky is the invisible atmosphere we breathe, although…

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“Are You Connected?”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 06/08/2016 0 Comments

Most dictionary definitions define the word “connected” as the joining of two ends. Its evolution has expanded with different meaning within some cultures, and the uses colloquially, for various purposes…

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“Confession or legendary tale”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 06/07/2016 0 Comments

I was born and raised in a fishing village on a South Pacific Island where my father died recently in a fishing accident when I was 16 years old, and…

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“Phase of Life”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 06/06/2016 0 Comments

From birth to death, during life, we journey through phases. Phases are the essential components of your soul. Reflecting upon past phases can bring clarity into future phases. So what…

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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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“Sing”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 05/22/2016 2 Comments

The voice is an incredible musical instrument when used correctly soothes the soul of many listeners. So, sing a song of love, sing a song of praise, sing a song…

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“Bricks”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 05/21/2016 2 Comments

The building foundation of dreams begins with individual cobblestones and bricks with curves leading to smooth pavers of a loving life. Wordpress Daily word prompt

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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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“Hope and the Westward Expansion Memorial”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 05/17/2016 1 Comments

The city of St. Louis is home to the 19-Acre Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, it is home to the Gateway Arch, the site of The Dred Scott Trail, the starting point…

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“Misplaced”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 05/04/2016 1 Comments

After weeks, of purging and decluttering, I found many misplaced items of my past with surprising and shocking astonishment. Each discovery provided many hours of reflection of my past. Nothing…

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“Stairway”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 05/02/2016 7 Comments

I'm climbing the stairway northward along the interstate from southwest Florida peering into the rearview mirror I see my last morning sunrise of Fort Myers Florida. Excitement feeds my soul as…

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“Crossroads”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 04/27/2016 1 Comments

During a lifetime, everyone encounters crossroads, producing memories good or bad that reverberate forever, hopefully assiting with better decisions at the next crossroads. :-) M. Leake Wordpress daily post

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“Contrast”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 04/26/2016 5 Comments

Response to Wordpress word prompt "Contrast," The contrast of the seasons, rain, snow, summer or winter, is witnessed daily in nature around the world. Nature has performed consistently throughout time…

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“Handwriting”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 04/03/2016 5 Comments

My response to the daily word prompt "Handwriting," is a revised and edited version I posted less than a month ago. Enjoy :-) My handwriting career began in a Headstart…

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“Object”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 03/26/2016 1 Comments

Wordpress daily word prompt response to "Object." My recent attendance at a sea shell show peaked my interest in these objects covering the shoreline during my morning beach walk. Many…

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“Contrast”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 03/20/2016 7 Comments

Response to the Wordpress word prompt "Contrast" The world commercial market is focused on the youthful between the age of 0 to thirty-five. The majority of youth joke about their…

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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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“Screens”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 03/18/2016 1 Comments

In response to the one-word prompt "Screen." The power of suggestion is shown in today's prompt with the silhouette of a head in front of either a television or…

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“Connection”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 03/17/2016 5 Comments

The one word daily prompt “Connection” response. A connection to life. A connection to love. A connection to a friend. A connection with nature. A connection with yourself. These connections…

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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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“Longing”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 03/12/2016 2 Comments

For the past ten months, I have expanded my blog beyond a daily prompt response, to include short stories, flash fiction, photography, and poetry. I have discovered sketching and painting…

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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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“Leap Month & Year”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 02/29/2016 1 Comments

Poets and Writers Prompt. 2016 is a Leap Year, meaning February gets an extra day on Monday, February 29. Push this one step further and invent—instead of an extra day—an…

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“Kama Chemeleon”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 02/28/2016 7 Comments

Reincarnation: Do you believe in it? As a child, I played outside on my swing set, I laid on the grass staring at the cloud formations seeing birds flying…

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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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“The Road Less Traveled”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 02/27/2016 3 Comments

Pinpoint a moment in your past where you had to make a big decision. Write about that other alternate life that could have unfolded. Many years past, I chose the…

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“Pace Oddity”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 02/26/2016 2 Comments

If you could slow down an action that, usually zooms by, or speed up an event that normally drags on, which would you choose, and why. If I could slow…

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“Money for Nothing”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 02/25/2016 6 Comments

If you're like most of us, you need to earn money by working for a living. Describe your ultimate job. If you 're in your dream job, tell us all…

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“Say Your Name”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 02/18/2016 1 Comments

Write about your first name: Are you named after someone or something? Are there any stories or associations attached to it? If you had the choice, would you rename yourself?…

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“The Stat Connection”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 02/17/2016 1 Comments

Go to your Statistics page and check your top 3-5 post. Why do yo think they’ve been successful? Find the connection between them, and write about it. Since I began…

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“Never Again”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 02/16/2016 2 Comments

Have you ever gone to a new place or tried a new experience and thought to yourself, "I'm never doing that again!" Tell us about? When it involves food, I…

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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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“Live to Eat”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 02/09/2016 4 Comments

Some people "Eat to live" while others "Live to eat." What about you? How far would you travel for the best meal of your life? I have traveled 937 miles,…

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“The Eight Sin”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 02/08/2016 1 Comments

Do you know the seven cardinal or deadly sins? If you had the task of adding a new trait or behavior to the list, for whatever reason. What’s the 8th and…

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“Just Another Day”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 02/05/2016 1 Comments

Our days are organized around numerous small actions we repeat over and over. What's your favorite daily ritual? Usually, before the sun rises, a simple ritual for me is to…

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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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“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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“YAWN”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 01/24/2016 6 Comments

What Bores You? I’m rarely bored but, in my past, public speakers who were unable to capture an audience's attention have always been a complete annoying bore. I have books…

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“Learning Style”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 01/23/2016 6 Comments

What's your learning style? Do you prefer learning in a group or an interactive setting? Or one-on-one? Do you retain information best through lectures or visuals, or simply by…

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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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Morphing; “CAT“

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 01/21/2016 0 Comments

Language evolves. The meaning of a word can shift over time as we use it differently. Think of words like cool, heavy, or even literally. Today, give a word an…

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“Ripped into the Headlines”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 01/19/2016 0 Comments

Write about something that happened over the weekend as though it the top story of your local paper. Living in Southwest Florida is by choice strictly for the warm weather between…

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“Teen Age Idol”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 01/19/2016 3 Comments

Who did you idolize as a teenager? Did you go crazy for the Beatles? Ga-ga over Duran-Duran? In love with Justin Bieber? Did you think Elvis was the living…

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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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“Worst Case Scenario”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 01/17/2016 1 Comments

Of all the awful possibilities, what’s the worst possible thing that could happen to you today? Now, what about the best? A simple prompt with a simple answer. The worst…

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“Keeping Up With the Jone’s”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 01/16/2016 0 Comments

Tell us about the one luxury item you wish you could afford, in as much detail as you can. Paint a picture for us. My durable poles feature innovative Aergon…

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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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“Resolved”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 01/13/2016 2 Comments

Have you ever made a New Years Resolution that you kept. I resolved many years ago never change my lifestyle based on the beginning of a new year. Lifestyle changes should…

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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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“Polite Company”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 12/31/2015 4 Comments

In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Polite Company." “It’s never a good idea to discuss religion or politics with people you don’t really know.” Agree or disagree? For…

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“Ear-Worm”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 12/31/2015 2 Comments

Write whatever you usually write about, and weave in a book quote, film quote, or song lyric that’s been sticking with you this week. Many years ago, the Disney movie…

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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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“Young at Heart”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 12/27/2015 3 Comments

What are your thoughts on aging? How will you stay young at heart as you get older? Staying young at heart is a mindset over matter and in my mind,…

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“Because the Night Time is the Right Time”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 12/22/2015 0 Comments

Are you a night owl or are you the early bird? What's you most productive time of the day? When do you do your best work? Night time is my…

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“Press It”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 12/16/2015 1 Comments

Give some love to three blog post you've read and love in the past week and tell why they're worth reading. The three blog post I have chosen are prolific…

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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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“Everything Changes” (A love story)

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 12/10/2015 2 Comments

Walking down the street, you encounter a folded piece of paper on the sidewalk. You pick it up and read it and immediately, your life has changed. Describe the experience.…

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“Pick Your Gadget”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 12/09/2015 4 Comments

Your local electronics store has just started selling time machines, anywhere doors, and invisibility helmets. You can only afford one. Which of these do you buy, and why? This prompt…

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“Pour Some Sugar on Me”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 12/08/2015 3 Comments

What is your favorite sweet thing to eat? Bread pudding? Chocolate chip oatmeal cookies? A smooth and creamy piece of cheesecake? Tell us about the anticipation and delight of eating…

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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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The Wanderer

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 12/03/2015 0 Comments

Tell us about the top five place you've always wanted to visit The word “Wanderer” is the name I gave my motorcycle nine years ago. I wandered across the US…

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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…

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“The Outsiders”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 11/19/2015 7 Comments

Wordpress Daily Post Prompt Tell us about the experience of being outside, looking in — however you’d like to interpret that. During the summer of 1968, at age 10, I…