Category: Hero

• “Against all odds at any age.”

  Many baby boomers remember the 1973 exhibition tennis match also known as the battle of sexes when Women’s tennis champion Billie Jean-King defeated male chauvinist Bobby Riggs. When Yvonne Hobart walked onto the European pickle-ball court, in Helsinki Finland for the championship to the applause of cheering fans, it was all 512 residents from Hallam,…

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  06/15/2017

  A pre-published author, Hero, Short Story, Sports, Wisdom

  Sports

• “Crisp proud parents.”

  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 hotel, they awoke early for breakfast and took the short drive to the campus. They walk into the stadium, to climb the stairs into the…

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  06/11/2017

  A pre-published author, blog, Family, Hero, Love, Self reflection, Short Story, Wisdom

  Family

• “Instinct.”

  I’m no hero. I acted upon instinct pulling Mrs. Harris from her car after she collided with the fence. Everyone says I’m a hero, but I don’t fell like one. I just did what I was supposed to do. People call us heroes, but we know who we are. We are men & women who…

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  03/16/2017

  A pre-published author, blog, Compassion, courage, creative arts, Hero, Sacrafice, Short Story, Sunset, Technologies, Wisdom

  Blog Postings, Faith, Poetry, Short Stories

• “Burning Down The House”

  In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Burning Down the House.” Your home is on fire. Grab five items (assume all people and animals are safe). What did you grab? It is 2:00 am and the house is on fire, the kids are safe outside with the dog who alerted everyone and is on the…

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  02/05/2015

  courage, Determination, Fiction Writer, Gut instinct, Hero, Retirement lifestyle

  Blogging, Courage, creative writing, Fire, Thumb drive

• Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King.

  I have a dream! Dr. King’s birthday is January 15, however the federal holiday is celebrated today, Monday, January 19, 2015. Let’s all take a moment to reflect upon the great Civil Rights leader who fought for all Americans rights that transcends the world over. Let us apply his beliefs, ideas in all racial, religious,…

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  01/19/2015

  Aspiring Writer, courage, Dicipline, Hero

  Blog Postings

• “My Hero”

  In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “My Hero.” Who’s your hero? Tell us a story about why that person plays such an important role in your life. The word “Hero” is defined as a person who is admired for great or brave acts and or fine qualities. When I was growing up in…

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  12/29/2014

  Blogging, courage, Dicipline, Duty & Honor, Gender Roles, Hero, Morals

  Blogging, Courage, Heroes