Do you wander or just wonder?
With my words, I hope to throw some oblique light upon your life.
I want to inspire you to see life in a different and/or better way.

*** Remember, to read past blog posts, go to >> kitsummers.com/blog/
*** If you are reading this through Facebook, check out my blog on my website.
*** If you are not my Facebook friend, yet, please, befriend me.
*** The freedom I am experiencing in my travels is a marvelous thing!
*** Going where I want, when I want, and seeing wonderful places and people.
*** I will have places to show you and tales to tell.
*** I will have secrets to unfold and good news!

I WANT TO TAKE YOU AWAY WITH ME
ON WONDERFUL ADVENTURES!

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INTRO TO THIS WEEK >>

In that I am not currently traveling and in the wilderness, I have no new photos for you. Enjoy the photos from my past travels.

As I complete and post my blog each week, I have the conation to start the next one. These weekly writings of mine show me that all journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware, we are all on our way.

When we set out on life’s journeys, we assume our plans and preparations will keep us firmly on course. But we are often blindsided by the twists and turns that our road takes, and we hardly ever end up where we expected.

I never thought I would end up in South Carolina with Beth, what a fabulous highlight in my life. I’ve had many life-changes in my experience, being with Beth is another of my big changes (you should see my smile.)

You might know from my past writings, I have been very lonely in my life, traveling around the US all alone. To meet up with Beth and the strong love that was brought on is a fabulous thing.

Charles Dickens once wrote:
“No one is useless in this world who lightens the burden of it for others.”
I hope my words do that for you.

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WORDS TO INSPIRE YOU! >>

Inspirational quotes and motivational sayings have an amazing ability to change the way we feel about life and can change our thinking.

This is why I find them so interesting, challenging, and important on our path to joy and happiness and finding ways to inspire ourselves as well as others.

Inspirational quotes and ideas provide us with a quick and timely burst of wisdom to get our focus back, offering the inspiration needed for the day or occasion.

I hope to inspire you with my words.
Words have power.
At any age, you can (and should)
make changes to make your life better.

You see, the way you think and feel about yourself, including your beliefs and expectations about what is possible for you, determines everything that happens in your life. It all derives from your quality of thinking.

When you improve the quality of your thinking,
you change the quality of your life—
sometimes instantly!

Just as positive words can make someone smile, and/or, a well-timed amusing quote can make someone laugh, your own thoughts react to the world in real-time. You have this control!

In fact, you have complete control over only one thing in the universe — your thinking — and that’s where motivational quotes come in!

To keep your motivation, you have to use each day as an opportunity for improvement, to be better, to get a little bit closer to your goals. It might sound like a lot of work—and with your busy schedule—next to impossible. But you can do it!

Self-talk is so important—THINK RIGHT!
Motivational words, yes, they’re just words.
But they’re positive words; they will keep you on track.

Remember, you are only as young as the last time you changed your mind. Keep your thoughts and self-talk fun and productive and always reaching for advancement.

I hope these words I pick do help you.

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BE INSPIRED BY THESE WORDS >>
1. “Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass. It’s about learning how to dance in the rain.” ― Vivian Greene

2. “Just keep going like crazy and look back when it’s over. Otherwise, you just get confused.” – Cliff Burton

3. “Just because someone stumbles and loses their path, doesn’t mean they’re lost forever.” ― Charles Xavier

4. “To be lost is as legitimate a part of your process as being found.” – Alex Ebert

5. “Don’t be distracted by criticism. Remember the only taste of success some people have is when they take a bite out of you.” – Zig Ziglar

6. “Scar tissue is stronger than regular tissue. Realize the strength, move on.” ― Henry Rollins

7. “The happiest people don’t necessarily have the best of everything but they make the most of everything.” – Sam Cawthorn

8. “Sorrow looks back. Worry looks around. Faith looks up.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

9. “Right is right, and wrong is wrong, and when people start getting it confused, that means they need to sit down with some real people.” – Chuck D

10. “The fears we don’t face become our limits.” – Amy Elizabeth Galles

11. “There are so many things that life is, and no matter how many breakthroughs, trials will exist and we’re going to get through it. Just be strong.” – Mary J. Blige

12. “When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.” — Henry Ford

13. “We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated.” – Maya Angelou

14. “If you don’t go after what you want, you’ll never have it. If you don’t ask, the answer is always no. If you don’t step forward, you’re always in the same place.” – Nora Robert

15. “We generate fears when we sit. We overcome them by action.” – Dr. Henry Link

16. “He who believes is strong; he who doubts is weak. Strong convictions precede great actions.” — Louisa May Alcott

17. “You have to be strong and calm to overcome difficult moments.” – Dani Alves

18. “You have power over your mind―not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” ― Marcus Aurelius

19. “Whenever I’m confused about something, I ask God to reveal the answers to my questions, and he does.” – Beyonce Knowles

20. “If you hear a voice within you say “you cannot paint,” then by all means paint and that voice will be silenced.” — Vincent Van Gogh

21. “You’ve got to stay strong to be strong in tough times.” – Tilman J. Fertitta

22. “Dream, struggle, create, prevail. Be daring. Be brave. Be loving. Be compassionate. Be strong. Be brilliant. Be beautiful.” – Caterina Fake

23. “The risk of a wrong decision is preferable to the terror of indecision.” – Maimonides

24. “You really have to look inside yourself and find your own inner strength, and say, ‘I’m proud of what I am and who I am.’ “ ― Mariah Carey

25. “Your intellect may be confused, but your emotions will never lie to you.” – John Gay

WITH THE RIGHT TOOLS, YOU CAN OVERCOME ANYTHING.
At any age, you can make the change and aim your life anew.
Now, it’s time to get out there and do
something incredible that you can rejoice in!

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MY DAILY JOTTINGS >>

10/30—We went across the road to feed the horses, of course, Jemma the dog was right there with us. Have you ever heard of a dog who eats carrots? I think because the horses were eating, Jemma had to have one, too. It was cute and kind of funny.

We just finished dinner. I had bought at Costco, a pizza-making kit (me?) It tasted quite good. You put on your own toppings, I added many.

While eating I was watching the small tank with one goldfish and one small neon tetra. Goldfish should actually be called “Orange Fish”. I have never seen one of these fish that is actually gold.

I was trying to imagine how life is for the little fish, the only world they know is in the small tank and getting fed once a day. What if we humans are actually on this small planet within a huge world where there are creatures watching us?

Do goldfish get lonely if kept in a tank by themselves? You might be surprised to learn that, no, they don’t. At least, not as far as we know.

Based on everything we know about goldfish, it is very unlikely that goldfish feel loneliness and boredom. It’s normal to wonder whether a goldfish will get lonely if kept in a tank on their own. Perhaps the size of their brain?

You see, a goldfish swimming around the same tank, all day, by themselves; looking at the same plants, sticking their noses into the same bits of gravel, swimming under the same ornamental bridge.

You leave for work or school for hours on end, so there’s nothing going on outside the tank for them to look at, they’re not being fed regularly throughout the day, and you just found out that the “three-second memory” is a myth. Their mind is fine with that.

Surely a goldfish will get bored unless you get another fish for them to live with? Well, actually, no, they probably won’t. We have a neon tetra living with the goldfish, they never connect.

10/31-11/4—Not much to report on this week.

11/5–Matthew and Brendon from wctel.net came today to install a new cable system. The computer speed increased so much, I love it. Of course, while the guys were here I had to teach them to juggle; which they did. 

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MY CHALLENGE FOR YOU THIS WEEK >>

Have you looked into learning a new language? It will advance your mind to do that. This week, start to discover which other linguistic communication you would like to learn.

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NEXT BLOG >>

Time to get out to some parks and wilderness this week, will you?

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THIS WEEK, MAKE YOUR LIFE SOMETHING

THAT YOU CAN WRITE ABOUT!

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Do you wander or just wonder?
With my words, I hope to throw some oblique light upon your life.
I want to inspire you to see life in a different and/or better way.

*** Remember, to read past blog posts, go to >> kitsummers.com/blog/
*** If you are reading this through Facebook, check out my blog on my website.
*** If you are not my Facebook friend, yet, please, befriend me.
*** The freedom I am experiencing in my travels is a marvelous thing!
*** Going where I want, when I want, and seeing wonderful places and people.
*** I will have places to show you and tales to tell.
*** I will have secrets to unfold and good news!

I WANT TO TAKE YOU AWAY WITH ME
ON WONDERFUL ADVENTURES!

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INTRO TO THIS WEEK >>

As the world is currently ever-changing, I am glad I am with Beth now living in her house, which is in the wilderness away from others. I am hearing more and more there will be wars and changes coming; here I feel safe here and can stay happy.

Our life and love are strong. I did not expect I would meet and be with anyone while I was living and traveling in my van for five years. So, a great thing for both of us.

Being happy in life is a daily choice.
I’ve been up, I’ve been down.
I’m sure you have, too.
Hopefully the “ups” out-way the downs.

When you find happiness in life the days seem to fly by; then you are anxious for the next day when you can continue to find the happiness you are after.

I’ve found that when I am down and feeling like giving up, I remember that things will be good again in not too long of a time. When I am up and happy and on top of the world, I remember that I will be back down again. Balance is the key. If you can live in this mentality you will never be depressed again.

There are three main objectives to find happiness in life >>

1. Find something to do.
   (I found juggling, writing, making salsa)

2. Discover love.
   (I’ve connected with special people, brought smiles to others, Beth)

3. Something to hope for, it can be something simple and small.
   (I’ve found a home where I can make improvements daily.)

If you can enjoy the simple things that adds up to tremendous happiness overall. Make all the little things of your life joyful and life will be happy.

Slowing down and being happy with simple pleasures of life can help reduce stress and increase your happiness. Incorporating simple pleasures can include things like singing, juggling, dancing, listening to music, reading, taking a walk, or doing something artsy.

Participating in these types of activities causes the release of endorphins, the feel-good chemicals your own body produces, and provides positive psychological effects, which can be calming yet energizing and bring you joy.

Charles Dickens once wrote:
“No one is useless in this world who lightens the burden of it for others.”
I hope my words do that for you.

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WORDS TO INSPIRE YOU! >>

Inspirational quotes and motivational sayings have an amazing ability to change the way we feel about life and can change our thinking.

This is why I find them so interesting, challenging, and important on our path to joy and happiness and finding ways to inspire ourselves as well as others.

Inspirational quotes and ideas provide us with a quick and timely burst of wisdom to get our focus back, offering the inspiration needed for the day or occasion.

I hope to inspire you with my words.
Words have power.
At any age, you can (and should)
make changes to make your life better.

You see, the way you think and feel about yourself, including your beliefs and expectations about what is possible for you, determines everything that happens in your life. It all derives from your quality of thinking.

When you improve the quality of your thinking,
you change the quality of your life—
sometimes instantly!

Just as positive words can make someone smile, and/or, a well-timed amusing quote can make someone laugh, your own thoughts react to the world in real-time. You have this control!

In fact, you have complete control over only one thing in the universe — your thinking — and that’s where motivational quotes come in!

To keep your motivation, you have to use each day as an opportunity for improvement, to be better, to get a little bit closer to your goals. It might sound like a lot of work—and with your busy schedule—next to impossible. But you can do it!

Self-talk is so important—THINK RIGHT!
Motivational words, yes, they’re just words.
But they’re positive words; they will keep you on track.

I hope these words I pick do help you.

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BE INSPIRED BY THESE WORDS >>
From my book series, “Beyond Your Potential”

What do success and happiness mean to you?
Success means different things to different people. For many people, success can mean mansions, private jets, limos, and trips to exotic islands any time they want. To others, success is having a healthy baby. To some it might mean being able to juggle five balls. Still, to others, success is a good job. It is not what you get that makes you successful. It is what you are continuing to do with what you’ve got. Real success is working toward a worthy ideal, for your benefit and also for the benefit of others – rather than at their expense.

You WILL be triumphant if you:

Keep things natural.

Challenge yourself.

Take the time to juggle.

Make rational, educated choices.

Continue to make small perfections toward everything.

Make decisions quickly and then keep following through.

Measure and record your progress.

Stop now and then to enjoy nature and the outdoors.

Drink more water, eat more salads.

Juggle some more.

Get outside to walk or exercise on a daily basis.

Do something nice for your friend.

Spend your time around like-minded people.

Stay positive and learn from mistakes.

Keep juggling.

Praise others for their success.

Don’t have concerns about making everything picture perfect.

Decide and take action—NOW!

Be busy toward advancement, not wasting time.

SMILE!—you’re making it.

Be that success!
What would you do if you knew you could not fail at something? This is a question that you have to ask yourself when you are hesitant about doing something that you know you can and should do. Asking yourself this question will trigger positive energy within you to accomplish your desire. I believe you would not be this far along reading this book if you were not a person that wanted to succeed in life. Success comes to those who are conscious of success. The only thing you have to give up to get what you want is the idea that you cannot have it. Now, become that success that you know you are and report back to me with progress. Please, let me know how things are turning out, my friend.

WITH THE RIGHT TOOLS, YOU CAN OVERCOME ANYTHING.
At any age, you can make the change and aim your life anew.
Now, it’s time to get out there and do something incredible that you can rejoice in!

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MY DAILY JOTTINGS >>

10/22—Every once in a while I have to make a run down to Augusta, GA to go to Costco and a few other places. Today I sent Beth a note around 11am while down there. Then I did not contact Beth again until I returned at about 4pm.

When I returned she was waiting on the front porch for me. She was quite worried that I did not answer her calls; she thought something bad might have happened to me, an accident, perhaps. I do not keep my cell phone with me. She had called Costco, she got a hold of Home Depot, she could not find me.

As I calmed her down I let her know that when I was out I could connect with her more often.

10/23—Found out today that yesterday my friend, Peter Scolari, died from cancer.
You might know him from when he was a star on “Bosom Buddies.”
You might know him from when he was featured on “The Newhart Show”.

He will be missed by all of his fans and family.

Peter, being a juggler, was my friend. We first met in the 80s when I came up to see a taping of Bosom Buddies.

He was working toward getting a TV movie produced in the 1980s about my first accident and recovery. It ended up that networks were not buying scripts like that at that time.

At one point he was co-hosting the national talk show up in Los Angeles (I was living in San Diego.) This show was called Hour Magazine, with host Gary Collins. I appeared on the show as Peter and I juggled.

Here is Peter and his son juggling–enjoy >>

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBpmZVitB_E

Peter will be missed by many. His death reminded me that the same is coming to me—AND YOU TOO. Are you accomplishing all you want to, or need to, before the end?

10/24—This evening Beth and I went to Abbeville to attend their annual Ghost Tour. A guide took about 20 of us on a historical tour of the area. We saw houses and churches in which people say they have seen ghosts.

I asked this person who took us around if she ever saw a ghost, she told me she does not believe in ghosts. Strange for someone who talks so much about them.

What got me was she said she attends church weekly at one of the churches we saw. How can she not believe in ghosts, yet she believes in a god. To me, it is the same thing. I still have trouble seeing how people believe in a god.

Here is a video of one of the churches we witnessed >>
https://www.wyff4.com/article/abbeville-ghost-story-elizabeth-of-trinity-episcopal-church-in-upstate/34467348

Here is another video of the ghost walk >>
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1841162365929689

One unenviable thing occurred today.
It came on suddenly.
I had no control.
A fart was produced from me all of a sudden.
Beth, being embarrassed, quickly walked away.
She later told me that she thought she was going to burst out laughing.
Some people giggled near me.
Myself, I did not care.
It is a natural human emotion that I had to release.

10/26—We watched the movie, The Upside, today. This film is based on a true story about a paraplegic man. An interesting film. That was the major thing that occurred today.

Enjoy >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dt1EEV-Szu4

10-27—I feel like I need to make something happen daily to write about. Of course, that can’t occur every day. So, I am writing you events that might be of interest? I almost feel like I am cheating you by not being out in the wilderness or at the beach to write—but that is life.

Right now I am sitting on our front porch typing in 66 degrees and a bright sunny day. We are remaining home most of the day. I try to always live my life as an adventure, not knowing what is around the next bend.

Many people like the structured life—knowing what, exactly is coming next. I have never liked or been able to life that way. How about you, do you make your life your own wild adventure?

10/28—The rains came and were here most of the day.

10/29—Slept in this morning, awakening about 4am. I do not sleep much, when I get more sleep I am tired during that day. 

I would love to hear from you!
Either through Facebook or email – kitsummers@gmail.com

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MY CHALLENGE FOR YOU THIS WEEK >>

This week start turning your bedroom into a fabulous paradise. You spend soooo much time here, it must be magnificent. The cost of this does not have to be much; perhaps you can get some of what you want from friends?

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NEXT BLOG >>

As winter is setting in, start now to change your life how you need to for the colder weather.

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THIS WEEK, MAKE YOUR LIFE SOMETHING

THAT YOU CAN WRITE ABOUT!

Do you wander or just wonder?
With my words, I hope to throw some oblique light upon your life.
I want to inspire you to see life in a different and/or better way.

*** Remember, to read past blog posts, go to >> kitsummers.com/blog/
*** If you are reading this through Facebook, check out my blog on my website.
*** If you are not my Facebook friend, yet, please, befriend me.
*** The freedom I am experiencing in my travels is a marvelous thing!
*** Going where I want, when I want, and seeing wonderful places and people.
*** I will have places to show you and tales to tell.
*** I will have secrets to unfold and good news!

I WANT TO TAKE YOU AWAY WITH ME
ON WONDERFUL ADVENTURES!

********************
INTRO TO THIS WEEK >>

Charles Dickens once wrote:
“No one is useless in this world who lightens the burden of it for others.”
I hope my words do that for you.

I’ve been thinking a lot about joy lately, and how it’s so easy to look for it in the wrong places, such as an expensive toy, flamboyant trip, or a “perfect” situation. Joy can be found in the littlest of things. Myself, going through getting hit by two different trucks and other bad things, I have striven to find joy.

Having joy is a constant choice.
Either we chose to live with joy and happiness,
or we chose to live with sadness and depression.
Always chose right.

Joy is all around us, we simply need to take the time to discover it and bring it into our life. The following can bring you joy >>
Smile for no reason.
Help someone else because you can.
Buy a meal for someone who is down on their luck.

The joy I have in my new relationship with Beth is fantastic. We are both the age of 63 and like many of the same things. I thought I would live the rest of my life as a solo human traveling the world. Now I can be with the one I love to the end of my days.

In reality, sources of joy are around us all the time; the key is seeing them and giving them the same attention we tend to give our problems and stressors. The main thing about joy is you are the one to make your mind find the joy that is always there.

For many people, the journey to achieve and enjoy joy is ongoing; a constant search. But while deep happiness and satisfaction may take a while to acquire and recognize, felicity also arises in a more spontaneous version: JOY.

Joy is all around us.
Joy feels good.
Joy is happiness.
Joy connects us to life’s everyday richness, and strength to them that iGoGodnvestigate our ability to experience enduring contentment.

Joy is a transient spark and guidepost found in simple and surprising places. Many kinds of small exchanges and little things can make us feel happy, free, lifted, and joyful. If you can make all the little things in your life joyful—that’s what you will have!

A surge of bright joy might fill our hearts when we hear a favorite song, catch a glimpse of a firefly’s ethereal glow, perform that juggling trick we have been working on, taste delicious food, or laugh with a loved one. Noticing and experiencing joy in our daily lives is an enlivening, fun, and illuminating practice.

Some say individual moments of joy are actually the substance of the abiding happiness we seek.

Over time, acknowledging and savoring the joy we find in the little things can help us build a happy, carefree, and full life. It’s up to you—celebrate the simple sources of joy.

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WORDS TO INSPIRE YOU! >>

Inspirational quotes and motivational sayings have an amazing ability to change the way we feel about life and can change our thinking.

This is why I find them so interesting, challenging, and important on our path to joy and happiness and finding ways to inspire ourselves.

Inspirational quotes and ideas provide us with a quick and timely burst of wisdom to get our focus back, offering the inspiration needed for the day or occasion.

I hope to inspire you with my words.
Words have power.
At any age, you can (and should) make changes to make your life better.

You see, the way you think and feel about yourself, including your beliefs and expectations about what is possible for you, determines everything that happens in your life. It all derives from your quality of thinking.

When you improve the quality of your thinking, you change the quality of your life—sometimes instantly!

Just as positive words can make someone smile, and/or, a well-timed amusing quote can make someone laugh, your own thoughts react to the world in real-time. You have this control!

In fact, you have complete control over only one thing in the universe — your thinking — and that’s where motivational quotes come in!

To keep your motivation, you have to use each day as an opportunity for improvement, to be better, to get a little bit closer to your goals. It might sound like a lot of work—and with your busy schedule—next to impossible. But you can do it!

Self-talk is so important—THINK RIGHT!
Motivational words, yes, they’re just words.
But they’re positive words; they will keep you on track.

I hope the words I pick do help you.

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BE INSPIRED BY THESE WORDS>>
QUOTES OF JOY !

“It’s more blessed to give than to receive is not some moral nostrum … but a prescription for authentic joy”—Marc Ian Barasch,

“Happiness is an emotional foundation of our lives, whereas joy ebbs and flows and is dependent on what occurs in our lives”—Will Bowen

“I’m not going to get upset. I’m not going to let people steal my joy”—Joel Osteen

“Friendship will always find joy in unique relationships.”—Martin Murphy.

“Go forth into the busy world and love it. Interest yourself in its life; mingle kindly with its joys and sorrows.”—Ralph Waldo Emerson

“There’s a great joy in my giving. It’s thrilling. It’s exhilarating. It’s important to be a part of sharing—W. Clement Stone.

“Poor food and water for dinner, a bent arm for a pillow—that is where joy resides. For me, wealth and renown without honor are nothing but drifting clouds”—Confucius

“Prayer changes us in ways that we never thought would be possible. When we are unhappy, prayer can lift our hearts and fill it with unspeakable joy.”—Julia Bristol

“The benefits of humor are extraordinary. When there is a fusion of enthusiasm, energy, joy, and hope, a peak experience emerges that most of us identify as a sense of humor.” —Mary Kay Morrison..

“My greatest accomplishment and my greatest pride and joy are my children. They truly are my greatest succe—s. They have inspired me in all aspects of my life.”— Catherine Pulsifer

“Mindfulness is an elevated state of being that enables you to rise above your circumstances and experience a sense of joy. As you experience joy, you attract health, finances, abundance, and a slew of other wonderful things into your life—Yesenia Chavan,

“Perhaps most important, being in a state of joy is a learned skill, not an innate ability.”—Donald Altman.

Joy is a choice based on being content regardless of circumstances—M. Ahlers

“Joy is a choice based on being content regardless of circumstances. Understanding what encourages joy in your life can help you cultivate it and build up your resources for when circumstances are difficult.”—M. Ahlers.

Flowers bring joy where there is sadness, whether in an abundant floral arch or a few stems in a cone of paper. They also smell nice.—Harriet de Winton.

Happiness is not in the mere possession of money; it lies in the joy of achievement, in the thrill of creative effort.”—Franklin Roosevelt

“Behind self-confidence is joy, happiness, acceptance, and compassion. But behind arrogance is fear, resentment, and stress.”—Ingrid Lindberg.

“The simple presence of a pet can offer a lightness and a joy, a sense of connection, and an invitation to be uninhibitedly ourselves in a way that is both unique and priceless.” —David Michie.

“To be joyful is a principle. It doesn’t change with emotions. Joy is inner contentment despite all the circumstances.”—Richard Daly.

“Life is box full of surprises so you never know what the next surprise in your way is. People who take life seriously are those people who unfortunately ruined the joy of life by their seriousness and misleading power of thinking.”—David Dashner.

“Live for today, but hold your hands open to tomorrow. Anticipate the future and its changes with joy. “—Barbara Johnson

“Friendship improves happiness, and abates misery, by doubling our joy, and dividing our grief.”—Joseph Addison

“Joy can be real only if people look upon their lives as a service and have a definite object in life outside themselves and their personal happiness.”—Leo Tolstoy

“We all have battles to fight. And it’s often in those battles that we are most alive: it’s on the front-lines of our lives that we earn wisdom, create joy, forge friendships, discover happiness, find love, and do purposeful work.”—Eric Greitens,

“Truly living means your days are filled with joy and thanksgiving for the very fact that you are alive. As opposed to constantly going after the next best thing you are going after a new goal to achieve.”—Sandra Leon.

“Being in the outdoors enhances every area of my life and the creative pursuit of photography brings meaning and joy to every day.”—Rachel Lerch.

“But the more you say no to the things that don’t matter, the more you can say yes to the things that do. This will let you live and enjoy your life – the life that you want.”— Ryan Holiday

I am a person of joy, and some people think it’s because I live a perfect life. Ha! Nothing could be further from the truth.—Ellen Miller.

“The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other’s life.”—Richard Bach

WITH THE RIGHT TOOLS, YOU CAN OVERCOME ANYTHING.
At any age, you can make the change and aim your life anew.
Now, it’s time to get out there and do something incredible that you can rejoice in!

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MY DAILY JOTTINGS >>

10/15—Just posted this week’s blog. After, Beth and I were traveling to https://www.mettsorganix.farm/
about me possibly selling my salsa there. Suddenly the front/passenger tire blew. We pulled over and I knew what I had to do.

It’s been many years, but I still had the skill to change the tire. I’ve had a few flats, but it was just too easy to call AAA for help, so I did.

It actually went smooth and we were soon on the road again.

10/16—The next day, with Beth’s car, that spare I put on also went bad, but Beth was in town and right near McCormick Tire and Oil. She knows the owner, Matt, from when she used to work at the library, so he took care of her.

10/17—There are many trees and forests in the area which contain many trees. So, that is how we will heat the house this winter. I started gathering up wood for future fires. Quite and easy to collect, the dead wood will heat our house, much. 

As you might know, the cost of heating has gone up more and more, so, this is a great way to save money that would have gone to a heating company.

Currently, we are both on the large front porch working on our laptops. The weather is clear and about 80 degrees f, very nice. Where we are living is kind of out of the way and off track. I like that, with all the changes that are happening in the world I feel safe hidden away here.

10/18—Today we went to the local Farmer’s Market to purchase. Hardly anyone there, hard to see how they can stay in business. The eggs, both duck and chicken, are way above normal store bought eggs.

Beth’s dog, Jemma, has mainly been a house dog and has not gotten out much. I am trying to spur on Beth to open her to more of the world. She loved being out and seeing/experiencing new things.

10/19—Performance day! Again for very young ones. They seemed to really like my juggling and magic. I did not tell them my background and story. I do like performing and want to get back to it.

10/20—I had ordered more copies of my book, “Beyond Your Potential: Accident”. I gave a copy to the UPS guy, Willie, he thanked me. I would like to get more copies out there, do you have a copy yet? This book is packed full of ideas to help you advance in your life.

10/21—Living out here in the country wilderness, every so often we need to get to the big city (Augusta, GA) to go to Costco, Walmart, and Home Depot; today was one of those days.

I moved my site, summerssalsa.com, from the host I had it with, dreamhost.com. I was only paying $17 bucks a year to host, but, free with Google sites, I did the change. Since I no longer have my salsa company after getting hit by that second truck, I like free much better. Have you seen >> https://sites.google.com/site/summerssalsa/

I often awake early and the cats were hungry at 3am, I put some food out for them. There is a family of raccoons who are in the area and like cat food. The cats had eaten some, then the big raccoons showed up.

I kept opening the door to scare them away, then finally brought the tray of food in. I read that raccoons do not like pepper or hot spice, I may put some out to keep them away. Do you have any ideas on this?

10/22—Awoke this morning at my common time, around 2 am. My mind just clicks on and it’s like I have no control over it. I got on my computer to do what I do.

Today I bought an electric chain saw to cut wood for the fire; it is working excellent! I had collected a lot of wood, so it is working out very well. Living in a forest, there is plenty of dead trees and wood to last up many years.

Speaking of wildlife, yesterday Beth saw a large fox skipping by. I was out and didn’t see it, she could not get to her camera in time. Sounds like a great thing to see.

Also, we found another dead baby snake in the yard, yes, the cats like to play with the little worm-like creatures and make the snake a snack. Snakes do their rectilinear locomotion well, have you seen?

I would love to hear from you!
Either through Facebook or email – kitsummers@gmail.com

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MY CHALLENGE FOR YOU THIS WEEK >>

When I go to write my blog, often, as I am trying to remember what happened in the past week, I cannot remember all. Do you remember details of what you did last week?

This week keep a daily journal of your activities of what you did during the week, like I have in MY DAILY JOTTINGS.

Report back to me what you find.

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We will be going to see Thurmond Lake, another local wilderness area. Take a look >>

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJxI0vdnyAs

and we will be going to other local sites. You will find out next week.

Have you searched your area for wilderness area? Get out to nature, the experience will add to your life.

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THIS WEEK, MAKE YOUR LIFE SOMETHING

THAT YOU CAN WRITE ABOUT!

Do you wander or just wonder?
With my words, I hope to throw some oblique light upon your life.
I want to inspire you to see life in a different and/or better way.

*** Remember, to read past blog posts, go to >> kitsummers.com/blog/
*** If you are reading this through Facebook, check out my blog on my website.
*** If you are not my Facebook friend, yet, please, befriend me.
*** The freedom I am experiencing in my travels is a marvelous thing!
*** Going where I want, when I want, and seeing wonderful places and people.
*** I will have places to show you and tales to tell.
*** I will have secrets to unfold and good news!

I WANT TO TAKE YOU AWAY WITH ME
ON WONDERFUL ADVENTURES!

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INTRO TO THIS WEEK >>

As you know, for about five years I lived in my van traveling all over the US mainly going to National Parks and wilderness areas. I love that lifestyle.

Yet, at the McCormick Library in South Carolina, I met Beth, who worked there. We slowly grew in love and caring for each other. She is five months older than me, so we are both the same age at 63.

To find a life partner at an older age is fantastic! Beth and I will be together until our death, perhaps 42 years from now?

Two happy people in love! 

As you know from my past writings, I have been very lonely in my life living in my van while driving to National Parks and Wilderness Areas. I hope you have enjoyed reading my blog posts over the years.

At Beth’s home, I have been making many improvements, as you see in the photos. How is your abode?
Do you live in magnificence?
This is something you could do, yes?

Here I put the new floor down, added the red, and built the shelf. 

You might call it lazy, I’ve decided to reestablish my beard. Because my facial hair grows so quickly, I usually shave twice a day. When I have a beard, I only trim it about once a week. I know that the “common” look is a clean face. If you know me, you know that I never follow the “normal” ways.

Are there changes you need to make to add to and have a better life? Today, now, is the time to reach for excellence as you can.

No traveling this week, I hope the words I have included inspire you toward the excellence that you possess!

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WORDS TO INSPIRE YOU! >>

Inspirational quotes and motivational sayings have an amazing ability to change the way we feel about life and can change our thinking.

This is why I find them so interesting, challenging, and important on our path to joy and happiness and finding ways to inspire ourselves.

Inspirational quotes and ideas provide us with a quick and timely burst of wisdom to get our focus back, offering the inspiration needed for the day or occasion.

I hope to inspire you with my words.
Words have power.
At any age, you can (and should) make changes to make your life better.

You see, the way you think and feel about yourself, including your beliefs and expectations about what is possible for you, determines everything that happens in your life. It all derives from your quality of thinking.

When you improve the quality of your thinking, you change the quality of your life—sometimes instantly!

Just as positive words can make someone smile, and/or, a well-timed amusing quote can make someone laugh, your own thoughts react to the world in real-time. You have this control!

In fact, you have complete control over only one thing in the universe — your thinking — and that’s where motivational quotes come in!

To keep your motivation, you have to use each day as an opportunity for improvement, to be better, to get a little bit closer to your goals. It might sound like a lot of work—and with your busy schedule—next to impossible. But you can do it!

Self-talk is so important—THINK RIGHT!
Motivational words, yes, they’re just words.
But they’re positive words; they will keep you on track.

I hope the words I pick do help you.

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BE INSPIRED BY THESE WORDS>>

“You can, you must, find excellence for yourself!” – Kit Summers

“Perfection has to do with the end product, but excellence has to do with the process.” – Jerry Moran

“Excellence is a continuous process and not an accident.” – A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then is not an act, but a habit.” – Will Durant

“The road to excellence is always under construction.” – Anonymous

“You’ve got to get up every morning with determination if you’re going to go to bed with satisfaction.” – George Lorimer

“Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough.” – Og Mandino

“A dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work.” – Colin Powell

“Happiness is an attitude of mind, born of the simple determination to be happy under all outward circumstances.” – J. Donald Walters

“You were designed for accomplishment, engineered for success, and endowed with the seeds of greatness.” – Zig Ziglar

“Stick to your true north — build greatness for the long term.” – Ruth Porat

“To achieve greatness one should live as if they will never die.” – Francois de La Rochefoucauld

“Big dreams create the magic that stir men’s souls to greatness.” — Bill McCartney

“Commitment is the foundation of great accomplishments.” – Heidi Reeder

“Once you have the commitment, you need the discipline and hard work to get you there.” – Haile Gebrselassie

“The biggest commitment you must keep is your commitment to yourself.” – Neale Donald Walsch

“When you’re surrounded by people who share a passionate commitment around a common purpose, anything is possible.” – Howard Schultz

WITH THE RIGHT TOOLS, YOU CAN OVERCOME ANYTHING.
At any age, you can make the change and aim your life anew.
Now, it’s time to get out there and do something incredible that you can rejoice in!

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MY DAILY JOTTINGS >>

10/1—Back to painting on the house. I choose bright happy colors, someone recently saw my work and mentioned they were the colors of McDonald’s. I agreed, it is looking good, though. I think Ronald would agree.

This day I got up and did some free painting. Standing on the roof just depending on my feet to support me. I was deliberately slow and careful; quite scary it was. I got the red painted and will do the black and yellow tomorrow.

10/2—Back up I went, but this time I used a rope around my waist and tied to the house to help provide confidence. Now if I were to slip I would just go down to the roof. Feel much better about the work I am doing.

Who would ever imagine, a man who once went through a 37-day coma and had to learn to walk again would be up on the roof accomplishing the paint job.

I just have to say, there is much more you are capable of and can do – apply yourself to tasks you think are beyond you, you will be surprised at what you can accomplish. Stay safe and careful always, though.

The front porch and chairs were another project. 

I would love to hear from you!
Either through Facebook or email – kitsummers@gmail.com

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MY CHALLENGE FOR YOU THIS WEEK >>

Try a food you have never eaten. We bought a Dragon Fruit just today, something Beth has never eaten. Soooo many things to eat in the world, explore what’s out there. An insect anyone?

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NEXT BLOG >>

Time to travel some this week — you will learn.

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THIS WEEK, MAKE YOUR LIFE SOMETHING

THAT YOU CAN WRITE ABOUT!