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Tagged With: Exploring and Wandering

Memorial Day Thoughts

This weekend we celebrate the beginning of summer. Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of summer. I urge everyone to stop and say a prayer with family and friends at the picnic table giving thanks for those Americans that have given of themselves making this weekend possible.  

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Self Reflection in Nature

“In wilderness is the salvation of mankind” Thoreau   When was the last time you were alone; alone with only your thoughts? No radio or TV influencing your thoughts, no cell phone waiting to ring interrupting your dreams, no I-pod in your ears deflecting your mind’s free flow of ponderings. Self reflection in nature. When … Continue reading »

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I Can See The Washington Monument

Having lived on the edge of Washington DC for 2 years now, I have noticed one big thing – The Washington Monument. It cannot be missed. No matter where you go, the tall pointy stone object is in view. So, I got to thinking, what is the monument all about anyhow? After doing some reading … Continue reading »

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The Big Oak

The Big Oak towers over the valley below. He is the elder of the forest. No other has stood as long. He has watched others come and go. I first walked upon him 25 years ago; an old tree in a young forest. The others around him have grown, but  as long as he stands, … Continue reading »

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Quoting Abraham Lincoln

A few weeks ago, I made a visit to the Lincoln Memorial. I am a little embarrassed to admit that even though I have lived within a short drive to Washington DC most of my life, I had never visited the Memorial as an adult until now. With today being President’s Day, I thought it … Continue reading »

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Niagara Falls

There is something special I enjoy about going to tourist locations during the off season.  My favorite time at the beach is in the winter.  Niagara Falls is a place that has been on my “want to go” list for a while. But I wanted to see Niagara Falls frozen or at least icy and … Continue reading »

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Saying Goodbye to the Toyota Tacoma

95 TOYOTA TACOMA – SOLD I have been remiss on reporting about the loss of the adventure mobile, my Toyota Tacoma. I’m not sure why, other than I didn’t feel that it was all that important.  But then again, I guess the emotions I felt the day I gave it a final wash and then … Continue reading »

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Wild – Movie Reivew

Wild – Movie Review “Wild” quickly draws the viewer in with an opening shot of a beautiful mountain scene. The view is enhanced with the sounds of heavy sensual female breathing. You expect the opening scene to become sexual, but nope, the producers pull the old bait and switch trick on the movie goers and … Continue reading »

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Leisure Deer Hunt

Taking My Own Advice The old truck required some repairs before I was able to go on my end of the season leisure deer hunt. With the repairs complete, I slid the gun case behind the seat and tossed my pack on the seat. Between first light and noon, I parked the truck and entered … Continue reading »

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Experience the Deer Hunt and The Natural World

When an idea gets in my craw, I often turn to the keyboard and mind dump. Most of the time, I soften and mold the idea until something not quite so abrasive is ready for public consumption. A few days ago, while cruising facebook, I saw a post from a guy that said how glad … Continue reading »

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