Category: Reading

• My Valentines 2021

  

  A loving Valentine’s Day message for my two wives.

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  02/14/2021

  A pre-published author, creative writings, Passion, Reading, Travel

  creative writer, Nomadic Travels, Reading, Valentine’s Day

• “Crossing.”

  I imagine the incredible permutations of the root word, “cross,” and the various meaning and uses in the English language are incredible. Of course, immediately the root word implied religion with the many variations of crosses and its implication around the word. However, the word “cross” is used in the sports of boxing with a…

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  01/10/2017

  A pre-published author, Blog Postings, creative writings, Lessons Learned, Reading, Wisdom

  advice, Blogging, Lessons Learned

• “Learning. “

  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 procedures within their chosen profession. There’s an old adage that states “you will learn something new every day up to the moment of death.” It…

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  08/25/2016

  A pre-published author, Determination, Humanity, Knowledge, Lessons Learned, Reading

  Blog Postings, creative writing, Flash Fiction, Wisdom

• “Desert, which one?”

  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 sunburned arms and face, she stated, I received my just desserts. One word, two different meaning, add an “S,” and it becomes sweet. 🙂 WordPress…

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  07/11/2016

  A pre-published author, Blog Postings, Critique, Lessons Learned, Reading, Short Story, Wisdom, Word-play

  Blog Postings, creative writing, Flash Fiction, Short Stories, Short story, Wisdom

• “YAWN”

  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 to read, a restless soul, a creative imagination, dreams, and a bucket list. I don’t have time to be bored during this lifetime.  🙂 WordPress…

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  01/24/2016

  A pre-published author, Blog Postings, Books, Bucketlist, creative writings, Dreams, Flash Fiction, Lessons Learned, Reading

  Blog Postings, creative writing, Flash Fiction

• Morphing; “CAT“

  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 evolutionary push: give a common word a new meaning, explain it to us, and use it in the title of your post. Many American English…

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  01/21/2016

  A pre-published author, Blog Postings, Flash Fiction, Reading

  Blog Postings, creative writing, Flash Fiction

• “Stroke of Midnight”

  Where were  you last night at midnight? Would you have wanted to be somewhere else? On Dec 31 2015 New Years Eve I was at the beach by 8:00 pm to watch the festivities set to begin at midnight, however the rowdy drunken personalities of many of the people caused me to consider returning home since…

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  01/01/2016

  A pre-published author, Blog Postings, Flash Fiction, Music, Neo Soul, Peaceful Easy Feeling, Reading, Short Story

  Blog Postings

• “The Outsiders”

  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 was allowed to ride my bicycle down the sidewalk and around the block to a friends house. My only rule was to be home before…

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  11/19/2015

  A pre-published author, Aspiring Writer, blog, Family, Flash Fiction, Reading, Short Story, Truthfulness

  Blog Postings, consequences, creative writing, Dicipline, Short story

• “Bedtime Stories”

  In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Bedtime Stories.” What was your favorite book as a child? Did it influence the person you are now? Dr. Suesuss ABC’s, Cat in the Hat, Fox in Socks’, Hop on Pop, One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish, Green Eggs and Ham, Curious George, and Dick…

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  08/08/2015

  Blog Postings, Books, Reading

  Blog Postings, Flash Fiction

• “Teacher’s Pet”

  In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Teacher’s Pet.” Tell us about a teacher who had a real impact on your life, either for the better or the worse. How is your life different today because of him or her? I have known many impacting teachers, professor, and mentors, but currently in my life…

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  02/06/2015

  Blogging, Books, Fiction Writer, Reading

  Blogging, Libraries, Reading

• Which book would be the first one I like to reread & Why? (Daily Prompt )

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  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  08/18/2014

  Accountability, Blog Postings, Compassion, courage, Dicipline, Duty & Honor, Gender Roles, Knowledge, Race, Racial inequality, Reading, Responsibility, Sacrafice, Writer, Youthful Innocence

• 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.

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  08/10/2014

  Accountability, Blog Postings, Dicipline, Duty & Honor, Knowledge, Reading, Relationships, Responsibility, Retirement lifestyle, Writer

• Myths, Facts and Reminders

  Originally posted on Eric Tonningsen's Awakening to Awareness:   “Preparation for old age should begin not later than one’s teens. A life which is empty of purpose until 65 will not suddenly become filled on retirement.” ~ D. L. Moody Retirement myths; they abound. As people plan for and approach life’s Third Act, many…

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  07/26/2014

  Healthy living, Journaling, Knowledge, Reading, Responsibility, Retirement, Retirement lifestyle

• 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 or three other customers writing…

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  07/11/2014

  Fiction Writer, Journaling, Reading, Retirement, Retirement lifestyle, Writer

• 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 photographing sunsets and Geocaching. While…

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  07/10/2014

  Blog Postings, Fiction Writer, Journaling, Reading, Retirement, Retirement lifestyle, Writer