• BLOG 100—Yes, the big one-zero-zero

    The Wanderings of Kit
    (Do you wander or just wonder?)
    With my words, I hope to throw some oblique light upon your life. By writing this blog I want to inspire you to see life in a different and/or better way and find joy how you can.
    **************************** *** 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!
    Learning to juggle again after my
    37-day coma, I could not stand yet. 
    I WANT TO TAKE YOU AWAY WITH ME
    ON WONDERFUL ADVENTURES!
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    INTRO TO THIS WEEK >>
    This week I am putting my blog out on Thursday instead of Friday because I do not know if I can find a wifi connection on New Year’s Day. I hope you have a splendid celebration. I will probably lionize as I usually do, by sleeping through it.
    One hundred weeks of writing this current blog of my travels—I’m proud that I have not missed one week. It brings me joy that I can add to and expand your life with my writings. I have written other blog series, such as when I went to Japan and I went to Australia/New Zealand.
    I have a few weeks to spend until I shall return to Orlando. The dentist wants me to take the medication for that long to have it work fully. So, what to do, where to go?
    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 the path to joy and happiness and finding ways to inspire yourself.
    Inspiration >> The process of being mentally stimulated to do a certain thing.
    I hope to inspire you with my words.
    Words have power.
    You see, the way you think and feel about yourself, including your beliefs and expectations about what is possible for you, determine everything that happens in your life. It all derives from your quality of thinking.
    When you change 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 humorous quote can make someone laugh, our own thoughts react to the world in real-time. You have this control.
    You have complete control over only one thing in the universe — your thinking — and that’s where motivational quotes come in!
    Self-talk is so important—THINK RIGHT!
    I hope the words I pick do help you.
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    BE INSPIRED BY THESE WORDS>>
    When you want to be inspired, keep these three words in mind >>
    YET
    Yes, it might be hard right now, but things can and will always change. Yet, many of them change because “you” change.
    We learn and grow and try again and measure and practice and become. Just like you are doing currently.
    So, quickly, go to the window and look outside. Still too cloudy for your taste? No worries…for the skies will be clear in the near future, as things always change.
    Soon, there will be a light breeze under a warm sun. How do I know? Because that’s how the weather goes; it just hasn’t happened yet.
    PRIDE
    Have the confidence you need for anything. Fake it at first if you need, but bring on your pride!
    I am more determined than ever to focus my attention and praise on the people—young and old, rich and poor—who rarely, if ever, experience the satisfaction and joy of having another person express gratitude and amazement at the life they are leading.
    I am proud of you. I am proud of you. I am proud of the person you have become and of who you are becoming. I am proud of the difference you are making in this world, for this world, and for the people of this world. Yes, I am proud of you; as you should be of yourself.
    IMAGINE!
    The word describes an activity in which you can (and must) choose to engage. Everyone uses their imagination, you must.
    Doubtful? Go ahead…right now…imagine something. I’ll wait.
    Did you do as I asked? I hope the answer is yes. You “choose” what you can imagine—a powerful thing. You control your thoughts and where you take your thinking. Bring on the imagination that is in your mind.
    Assuming for a moment that there are personal goals or life situations that are not yet “reality” for you, it is worth noting that for your desires to actually become reality at some point in the future, that “reality” must first be imagined. Think about that idea.
    Consider the fact that every single thing ever invented—significant or not—was first actively imagined by a single person. The wheel. A bridge. Contact lenses. Band-Aids. Zip-lock bags. Evenbanana pudding. Almost everything was first brought up in someone’s imagination. Why can’t that person be you?
    Now, it’s time to get out there and do
    something incredible that you can rejoice in!
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    12/25—Hope you had a fantastic Christmas. Was Santa good to you? Or, more important, were you good this year—ha-ha.
    I spent all day at the Palm Beach County Library. Just a day by myself to do some juggling, to ride my unicycle, do some reading. A very relaxing and calm day.
    I’m at a library, so Wi-Fi is available all the way out to my van. I looked around outside the building and found an electrical outlet to charge my things, too.
    I made a delicious Christmas meal for myself. I fried up some chicken and added a sweet and spicy sauce which has soy sauce, onion, and garlic. It made the chicken so delicious. So, yes, chicken tacos again. My favorite, as you can tell.
    But, I only ate one taco. That’s mainly because these tortillas ten inches in diameter. That one taco satisfied me well. I’m a happy camper (or, a happy van dweller?)
    At the current Library, the Palm Beach County Library, I’m the only person in the library, and a librarian came up and said I had to wear my mask. I told her it was simply ridiculous since:
    1) I’m not ill, in any way. 2) There is one within 100 feet of me. 3) They’ve not to be proven to scientifically help. She said it was a current mandate—HA.
    As I said before, since this Covid thing hit, it seems that so many humans have forgotten how to think.
    Spent a few days at this fabulous Library. Right now it is 9 am. I parked the van so that their bushes on one side and my van on the other and I took my shower as I do outside the van. I got so clean, feels great.
    How about you? Would you do that, with the chance that you might get caught naked to the world?
    Then I moved on further south to the Parkland Library in Parkland, FL. Very very nice here, you should see it. I arrived on a Sunday and the library is closed, but I can plug into their outside outlet and be on their wifi, everything is good.
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    12/26-28—Not much happening this week. The dentist told me I had to take my pills for a few weeks before he would see me. As you might remember, my blood pressure was too high for them to work on me. So, I’m spending time (as opposed to wasting time) touring around Florida.
    12/29—At the time I was on the east coast of Florida and I was contacted by my old juggling friend, Joey Jordan. He had wanted me to stop by and see his son, who was in Fort Myers, Florida, on the west side of Florida. So I called by phone and let him know I’d be coming over, it was about 150 miles.
    He lives in a very nice area, right on the gulf, but didn’t seem to like to have guests. I was only there for about half an hour and I could tell he didn’t want me there. Quite unfriendly was he.
    From there, I went North.
    So many people!
    So much traffic!
    Both of which I do not like, as you know.
    At a corner, I saw a man with a sign asking for money. Right before this, I had gone to the food bank. I got a lot of produce and vegetables. I took out what I wanted to eat, myself, planning to give the rest to this man.
    I also threw in some candy I had and included a can of beer. He took out the candy, he took out the beer, and gave back the rest–all the healthy stuff. And I have some good food and vegetables in there, very edible. Just goes to show ya.
    Mansions on the side by the ocean, castles on the other side; very nice areas. I was tired of driving I just wanted somewhere where I can park and relax. I finally found the parking lot where am I’m writing this now. I have to say again– so much traffic!
    So, parked in for the night. Open the beer, I ate a Mexican salad I got from a food bank. It’ll be a nice evening, wish you were here with me.
    12/30—I woke early, as usual. Driving north now, I think I’m missing seeing some nice things. They look to be nice mansions all along the way.
    So, I pulled over at a park which was along the water at about 4:30. I boiled some water for tea, and I’m going to wait for the Sun to pop up which should be around 7 am. And, quite a nice park it was, including the boat ramp, which was used early.
    Then down the road to another library. Funny how some libraries are totally open, and some have a limit of one hour for each person. Some you have to wear your face diaper, some you don’t. It’s all kind of ridiculous to me.
    12/31—Last night I docked at the Clearwater Library near Clearwater Beach. I am planning on going to see if there are any jugglers performing at the mall at the beach today. I will let you know next week how it went.
    I’m lonely out here, 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 >>
    I know it’s been a while. Do 20 push-ups each day this week.
    If 20 is hard for you all at once, spread the 20 through your day, one at a time.
    If 20 is easy for you, do 40.
    If 40 is easy, do 100.
    And so on . . . Report back to me your results.
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    NEXT BLOG>> Should have the tooth pulled this week, I will let you know.
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  • BLOG 99—To the South—Again?

    The Wanderings of Kit

    (Do you wander or just wonder?)

    With my words, I hope to throw some oblique light upon your life. By writing this blog I want to inspire you to see life in a different and/or better way and find joy how you can.

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    *** 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 >>

    Merry Christmas!

    HO-HO-HO

    Yes, this year’s Christmas happens to fall on my blog post day.

    Hope you have a fantastic Santa Claus day

    Trouble with my teeth this week. When I was young I didn’t take very good care of my choppers, now I do. But, the damage from the old days is showing. Went to see a dentist a few times this week.

    To get my teeth worked on, my blood pressure was too high. I had to get it down, so, more doctors. I don’t really care about my high blood pressure, I can’t feel it, after all. As you probably know, I do not live my life if fear, of anything.

    Also, my van is making a squeaky sound when I drive it. That is something that needs to be looked at. In fact, I am typing these words while in the waiting room at Tires Plus. Hoping the cost for repair won’t be too much? I will let you know.

    As you know, my van is my home—my life. I keep it clean and organized, always. When it needs repairs, I take care of matters.

    I’ve not been to the wilderness for some time, I miss it, I guess you do too?

    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 the path to joy and happiness and finding ways to inspire yourself.

    Inspiration >> The process of being mentally stimulated to do a certain thing.

    I hope to inspire you with my words.

    Words have power.

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

    When you change 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 humorous quote can make someone laugh, our own thoughts react to the world in real-time. You have this control.

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

    Self-talk is so important—THINK RIGHT!

    I hope the words I pick do help you.

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    BE INSPIRED BY THESE WORDS >>

    From my book series, “Beyond Your Potential”

    As a performer and juggler, I constantly had to be creative to develop new juggling patterns and being live on stage, I had to learn new and exciting routines for my performance. Also, for most of my life, I have been self-employed, an endeavor that requires creativity and risk. I also had to tap into my creativity to find ways to recover after my accident. Then, of course, for this book and the other books in the Beyond Your Potential series, I had to develop more creativity to write words for you that will help to advance your life.

    You Are Creative
    Being creative is taking a risk, trying something new, or finding new ways to do old things. Think back to when you were young and free to use your mind how you wanted to. As a child, you probably saw a bright future for yourself with all the things you wanted to accomplish once you grew up. Your mind was always open to trying new things. In order to regain your natural creativity, learn to think like a child again. Free yourself of the unproductive and dull norm of adulthood that says you can’t try new things or that creativity isn’t needed. So many adults lose their childhood fun, play, and creativeness and “turn” into adults.

    To Make Creativity
    Our brains have tremendous potential for creativity, analysis, and reasoning at any age. There are many paths to creativity. It could be as simple as combining two existing things in a new and different way. It could be taking something that is always done a certain way and discovering a new and better way to do it. It’s simply a matter of taking the time to think about what you are doing instead of just going through the motions. The only thing that you and I need to do to release our creativity is to be whole-brain thinkers.

    Be Open
    Being a juggling performer, I had no choice but to be creative. To learn or create new juggling feats, I needed to be open to trying new ways to throw, new ways to catch, and new props to throw and catch, including fire and swords. In my professional performing days, I would try tricks that many thought impossible, but I knew that there would be a way if I was creative in my approach to learning. To make my routines interesting and engaging, I had to think in new directions and be creative enough to always have the audience guessing (and laughing.)

    What If?
    Imagine yourself finding a way to make a product or service even better. This is probably something you do every day. In your daily routines, I’m sure there are lots of things that frustrate you like toothpaste sticking to the sink or maybe your shoelaces constantly coming untied. Why couldn’t you be the one to solve these frustrations or even larger issues like world hunger? Imagine if the person who invented the umbrella had never taken the time to think about how to keep them self-dry when they had to run errands on a rainy day. To spark some creativity in yourself, look at something and ask yourself what if? This question can open your mind to think of other ways and new directions. You could find that new way of doing something that might help alleviate stress in your life, cure someone of a terrible illness, or more simply maybe just make you lots of money.

    Push Curiosity
    Studies have shown that creativity and curiosity are positively correlated with intelligence, meaning that as one increases, the other also increases. In one study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology in 2002, researchers correctly predicted that highly curious toddlers would have higher IQs when they were older children than toddlers with lower levels of curiosity. Researchers measured the degree of creative behavior in 1,790 three-year-old children and then measured their cognitive ability at age eleven. As they thought, the eleven-year-old children who had been highly curious three-year-old kids later scored twelve points higher on total IQ compared with low-stimulation seekers. They also had superior scholastic and reading abilities. There are ways to making your child more curious in life. Open up their mind and push curiosity now to provide a better life for your child later. Stimulate your kids to find their creative side.

    You Can Get Smarter!
    Other studies have shown that adults who are highly curious also have greater analytic aptitude, better problem-solving abilities, and higher intelligence overall. Studies are showing that it is possible for you to increase your IQ over the course of your life. In the past, scientists were under the impression that the IQ you were born would be the IQ you had your whole life, but this idea has changed. This suggests that additional curiosity in your daily life is likely to make you smarter. No, you are not too old to be creative, to be curious, and to advance your life. But, you must start – NOW.

    Now, it’s time to get out there and do something

    incredible that you can rejoice in!
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    MY DAILY JOTTINGS >>

    12/19—Yesterday I went to Orlando, planning to stay the weekend and go to the dentist on Monday. But, I remembered about the wonderful library that I went to recently, the Windermere library in Windermere, Florida. Only about 10 miles away, well worth the drive out here.

    Kind of in the country, not many people, a quiet place. I arrived back here around noon on Saturday. For some reason, there were many vehicles around. Then I heard music, from the other side of the library, something was happening.

    How fortunate for me—there was a presentation of the Nutcracker going on, presented by the White Swan Academy. This young group did a magnificent presentation; very nice. The large audience and I loved it. It made me think of you, Cindy Marvell.

    I can plugin and get on their wifi—perfect! I will be here until Monday morning, then back to the dentist. I really like this place I could be here for a while. Would you care to join me?

    I made myself stay in bed until the sun made an appearance. As you might know, I usually awaken between 3 and 4 am, always before the sun is up. Here this morning was so quiet, so nice, so peaceful.

    The library is closed today, but they have electrical outlets on the porch, so I can plug in and charge everything up, as well as be on their wifi. No one around here, the place is mine!

    A comfortable day at the Library.

    Did some juggling

    Did some unicycling.

    Cleaned out the van.

    Took a shower.

    Got caught up on my email.

    So, much accomplished.

    My shower set-up 

    I am seldom in one place for a length of time. Feels good that I can comfortably stay at a place for a full day. I’m usually go-go-go, I see I can stay-stay-stay, after all.

    12/22—Right now I am waiting for the dentist to open. They are on a busy road and many cars are passing by. So interesting to me, each of these people leads such a different life than me, and from each other. We are each so unique in our own way.

    Over the last few days, I’ve been at the Windermere Library. A beautiful area, I’d rather be up here then down in Orlando, the big city. You know how I hate cities.

    Tomorrow, Tuesday, I hope I’m done with the dental work. I can’t stand it around here and I have to get back to the smaller towns and Wilderness areas. Even with my travels, I always plan and do eat healthy.

    Because I seldom get hungry, I might be switching to just one meal a day. Even that might be too much for me, I’ll let you know. Or maybe I just give up on eating altogether.

    Last year I went for one week without eating, which turned out fine. I’ve been feeling lately that I’m back to not caring if I live or die. Maybe it’s from being in a big city for too long. A special Christmas dinner, not for me this year.

    Also, Christmas is coming on Friday. Looks like I’ll be spending the day by myself, hopefully in the wilderness.

    As you might know, I don’t believe in any of the gods that humans have invented. Christmas is a great day for kids, my kids, Jasmine and April, are grown.

    So, I went to the dentist, who told me my blood pressure was too high. He said the dental medication brings your blood pressure up. Mine was too high for them to do any work on me. So, back to the Urgent Care to try and get that lower.

    At this time in my life, I don’t care, at all, about teeth about blood pressure about life. Not finding joy for some reason recently, which I do not like.

    Right now I’m sitting at a park in my van or just consumed lunch.

    About the blood pressure, I returned to you Urgent Care I went to last week. At first, the director was mad at me. Then she explained, because I taught some of her employees how to juggle, now they want to run away and join the circus! She said this that she laughed.

    I was told to take another one of my Amlodipine pills, that this would lower my pressure. So I did, and I don’t feel any different. That’s the thing with high blood pressure, you never feel it.

    From the high blood pressure doctor, I went right back to the dentist. The dentist told me I had to what for a time for the medication to work on my bp, I was to return in three weeks.

    12/23It’s 2 am, and I can’t get back to sleep. Looks like I’ll be up for the day. That’s one thing about my limited sleep, finding things I can do when I don’t sleep. I do have many books I can read, so I will keep busy.

    I ran into the “Mouth Cover Nazi” at a library I went to. I call it a mouth covering, as opposed to mask, because that defines a better. Anyway, all the tables in this Library were set up facing the same way. And this librarian sat in front so she can watch everyone.

    When I took my mouth covering off, she yelled at me. When I did it again, she said, “You take it off again and you will be kicked out”. At that point, I decided to leave. Of course, I had taken off my face covering and she was still yelling at me all my way out.

    Yesterday, my friend Chris Myers sent me a Christmas gift to my email through PayPal. Thank you so much for thinking of me, Chris, you and Dina are great friends. This might be the only gift I get for this Christmas time.

    I can use the money. If you like my writings and they have made you laugh and/or inspired you, can you help? If have a PayPal account, that would be wonderful if you care to send me a gift through PayPal to >>

    kitsummers@gmail.com

    Thanks for that.

    12/24—I had to go to Tires Plus have them check on a squeaky sound. Also had to go to Best Buy, Geek Squad, with questions about my computer. These places happen to be almost right next to each other, so, perfect. Also, there’s a library within 2 miles from here, I can get on their Wi-Fi from out of the parking lot.

    Additionally, this library is away from the traffic, so much better place to sleep tonight. I anticipate you will sleep well.

    It’s Thursday, which means, like always, I have to find a place where I can send my blog to you tomorrow. I’m going to the library that’s about 4 miles away. I’ll let you know how it is when I get there.

    Initially, I went to a different Library, as I wrote, this one is too noisy with the highway nearby.

    With so many libraries to choose from, it’s easy to move on to the next one. The one I found was in a quieter area, but you had to have a password to got it on their Wi-Fi. Most libraries have open Wi-Fi, some don’t, as I found.

    So, I drove the mile and a half back to the first Library. As usual, as night comes on, traffic will diminish more and more (or should that be “less and less”?) So, I have no concerns how about sleep, I hardly sleep anyway, so it doesn’t really matter.

    But before that big meal tomorrow, I had to make tonight’s meal. Tonight I cooked up a can of Stagg chili from Costco. With three of steak and the great taste, the best chili I’ve ever had. At 2 bucks a can it’s well worth the price!

    Along with the chili I have some Ritz crackers to consume. They fit with the chili perfectly. I did share them with the squirrel who came down from a tree just to say hi.

    12/25—MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU!

    I hope you have a wonderful day.

    About the squeaky noise on the van, the guy at Tires Plus greased up many connections in the front end and now it is quiet. Only cost me 23 bucks. A happy boy I am!

    Then I checked, it was time for an oil change on the van. So off I went to Walmart for their cheap $20 oil change. The day of taking care of my van, you should have seen the smile I saw on the front end of the vehicle.

    How about thisI’m planning to stay at the library all day, on Christmas Day. I’m always go go go, I’m going to relax here all day tomorrow, it will be a change for me. There are lawns to juggle on, I have many books to read and will be busy making my fabulous Christmas dinner.

    I will keep busy for the day. It would be so much nicer if you were here to spend time with me, though.

    I’m planning to make a special Christmas dinner later. Yes, tacos again, but with fresh cilantro, fresh salsa, fresh chicken; they should be quite delicious. Wish you were here 🙂

    I’m lonely out here, 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 >>

    Wake an hour earlier then you normally do and start doing things. If you use an alarm to awaken, set it for an hour earlier. If you just awaken, make yourself start going an hour earlier.

    With this added time, you will be amazed at what you can do to get done every morning. In one week that’s the whole 7 hours you can add to your life. And, don’t just waste time—be productive! get stuff done! You will be amazed have how it will change your life!

    Now, think about this – what if you awoke two hours early?

    If you know me, I usually get going between 2 and 3am; three to five hours a night is enough for me. So, I guess, I’m adding more time to my life? Perhaps, making up for that 37-days I was comatose?
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    NEXT BLOG>>
    Staying toward the south along the east coast of Florida for the warm weather.
    I NEED to get to some wilderness, that’s what I love (and I love you, of course.)

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  • BLOG 98—Hey, where did my tooth go?

    The Wanderings of Kit
    (Do you wander or just wonder?)

    With my words, I hope to throw some oblique light upon your life. By writing this blog I want to inspire you to see life in a different and/or better way and find joy how you can.

    ****************************
    *** 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 >>

    I’m finding myself attending many libraries. Great places to work on my writing, grounds to sleep at, and even places to sell my books.

    As you might remember, I have a tooth that got infected and needs to be pulled. I have to finish up some antibiotics before the big pull. So, I am spending time on the east coast of Florida.

    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 the path to joy and happiness.

    Inspiration >> The process of being mentally stimulated to do a certain thing.

    I hope to inspire you with my words.

    Words have power.

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

    When you change 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 humorous quote can make someone laugh, our own thoughts react to the world in real-time. You have this control.

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

    Self-talk is so important—THINK RIGHT!

    I hope the words I pick do help you.

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    BE INSPIRED BY THESE WORDS >>

    Think of your worst fears, now break each down and take it apart the smaller segments. Now, pretend this fear happened to your best friend. What would you do to help? What would you say to this person? Now, tell yourself the same.

    What if this did happen, would you still be alive?

    If so, what could have happened to you?

    Usually, when you break something down, the fear goes away. I have no fears, at all. Some people have a fear of death, I do not. Death is coming, no question about it. I don’t think about it and it really is no concern of mine.

    You have a choice, you can live life with fear and being upset, or live life with joy in fascination. Always choose right.

    Now, it’s time to get out there and do something incredible that you can rejoice in!
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    MY DAILY JOTTINGS >>

    1/11—I found a big parking lot to park and sleep in. I made dinner and prepared things. There were two cop cars across the parking lot. These guys were there for two to three hours just talking back and forth. And they get paid for that. I wanted to report them, but . . .

    For some reason, I could not sleep very well. I got up at like 2:30 and just read and did some things around the van. Then, at 4 a.m., I did my shower outside the van as I do. Of course, with no one around, a clean boy I became.

    12/12—I’ve been in Orlando for too long. You know how I am with big cities.

    Went to yet another Library. These libraries vary so much in what do you can do and what they allow. Such as, when I went to earlier only allows people to stay for one hour. Wearing a mouth covering is mandatory.

    Now the library I went to today, Rood Central Library, was quite beautiful and I could stay online and as long as I wanted to be there. They are even open tomorrow, Sunday! In the town of Cocoa, Florida, this is the place to be.

    Situated right on a bay, with trees and foliage all around; it’s like paradise. And also, I could connect to wifi outside, so even better!

    Right now I’m laid down to sleep right in front of the library. My view toward the east is the ocean, very nice, I must say. I here for Sunday and Monday, there were not be too many people around.

    Also, when I was in Orlando there was almost always a traffic noise in the background, wherever you were, it seemed. Here I hear quiet, much more excellent, I must say.

    As I wrote, Orlando got too much for me. With the traffic, the people and so much going on, I had to move on. So went toward the coast and found the Rood Library

    12/13Sunday today. Time to wash laundry – and I washed it all–clothes, blankets, sheets. Also, this morning, I once again pulled everything out of the van to clean the inside as I reorganized. There were a few things I found that I’ve been looking for, happy day.

    Even today, Sunday, the library was open from 1 until 5. So, of course, I took advantage of that.

    As you might remember, I’m spending time until I have to go back and get that tooth pulled. Taking some antibiotics that the doctor wants me to finish0 up before the pull.

    If I remember right from The Bugs Bunny days, she will tie a string onto my tooth, and tie the other end to the handle of an open door. Then she slams the door and the tooth gets yanked! (do they still do it that way?)

    Right now I’m just laying in my van voice typing these words to you. I see trees all around me, the weather is in the 70s, and I can look out over the bay. Talk about a comfortable life!

    12/14—In the library once again, opened at 9am. I think I will be moving on today, don’t know where, but here I go. This is

    I came over to the East Coast Florida and Cocoa Beach. Being a Monday, not many people here, which is a good thing.

    Went to a couple of food banks got some more grub. These places are so helpful, good people at most of them.

    Cloudy today, but that’s life. Passing by a lot of motels. There may be a quarter or a third full, people are just not vacationing, so it seems.

    Come to think of it, am I on a constant vacation? (I type this as I am smiling.)

    12/15—Awoke at a library once again. These places always seem so safe and clean, I really like to sleep at these reading establishments.

    Woke early once again. I seem to do better with less sleep. In my mind sleep is a waste of time, but I know that, as a mammal, it is a necessity. Hmm, are there any animals that do not require sleep?

    What a delightful morning.

    Grilling my chicken on my new stove. 

    Up early, around 4 am, as usual.

    I’m parked with my van overlooking the bay and did my shower routine. How nice it was to be in this wonderful place and be naked while showering – you should have seen it!

    There’s a small wooden Pier out behind the library. Couple of guys were fooling fish (what I call, “fishing”.) One guy had had a couple of catfish, he threw them back. So no dinner for him tonight.

    There are some squirrels, a whole bunch of them. I had pistachio nuts and gave them to the little creatures. They seem to love this treat. I got some pictures, hope you make him at all right.

    A lot of flying creatures this week, as in Boyds. Hope you enjoy the photos. I tried to touch a swan, he didn’t like that, I got attacked.

    I had crackers and chips so of course, I fed the flying fowl. They were very happy about that.

    I’m so happy I got a new wood-burning stove. Like the other one, it takes just twigs and little branches that are dead and dry for fuel. This one came with a little Grill, so I can cook up little pieces of chicken.

    At a recent Food Bank, they gave me red onion, some chicken, and salsa. I have some tortillas leftover. So yes, tacos again!

    12/16Back in Orlando. Yes, another big city oh, yuck. I had to return because tomorrow morning I get my tooth you yanked. To remind you, somehow one of my teeth got an infection in the roots of it. I had asked the dentist, and she does not know how and why this occurs.

    I really want to get out of this area. Big cities are not the place for me.

    Right now I’m parked on a side street near the dentist’s office. What’s it going to be dark here, I won’t have to put up any of the window coverings to block out light. I like that.

    The time is about 7:30 and the temperature is 80 degrees. I do like it down here. In the area I used to live, the temp is below freezing, and I see they’re going to have a snowstorm. By the way, I hate the cold.

    12/18—Yesterday I went to see the dentist. He examined my teeth and, in the X-ray, at one time, when they had a root canal done, a root didn’t get taken out all the way and that’s what got infected. So I could be there have the tooth pulled, or have them go back in and did the root canal correctly. I decided against having the tooth extracted, later I will have to have someone go in and fix the root canal.

    The place where the dentist is is downtown. I could not stand the area so I’ve done 10 miles out to the small town and found a small Library. This Library, as many do, has limitations. People can only stay in the library for one hour each day. But, they had a nice porch going all around the library and I outlets so that I could get on and get power whenever I want to, all night. That’s a good thing.

    At the doctor now about my high blood pressure. I ran out of medication about a month ago. I went today to get a filling from a dentist, I was told my blood pressure was too high but them to do any work on me.

    You see, because I can not feel the high blood pressure, I really don’t care. If I die, I die and life goes on for everyone else. I’m fine with that. Very sad right now, I guess you can tell.

    I’m writing to you from the doctor right now. I feel better than earlier. I taught four of the people who work here to juggle! They were so happy about the new skill, which made me happy, of course. So, I guess I do have something to live for after all.

    I am returning to the dentist to get that cavity filled, now that I have new high blood pressure medication. At a library near, as others, they limit people to just one hour in. I can connect from the outside, so I will make sure you get it. Are you reading my words? Be sure and let me know.

    I’m lonely out here, 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 >>

    (A silly challenge)

    As I was getting back to walking after my 37-day coma, the therapist said I was not swinging my arms as I walked. It is a natural human habit, but I had to relearn it. There are so many things we take for granted in life. Examine your life, what are you taking for granted?

    Your challenge for the week, which will take a conscious effort on your part, walk without swinging your arms. See if anyone notices. Let me know how it goes. This could be mind-bending.
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  • BLOG 97—Remaining in Florida

    BLOG 97—Remaining in Florida

    The Wanderings of Kit

    (Do you wander or just wonder?)

    With my words, I hope to throw some oblique light upon your life. By writing this blog I want to inspire you to see your life in a different and/or better way and find joy how you can.

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    *** 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 >>

    So sorry, I did not keep track of my days and missed publishing my blog yesterday, Friday, as usual.

    Already getting colder here in Orlando, I might mossy on down south again in Florida, I like the warmer weather.

    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 the path to joy and happiness.

    Inspiration >> The process of being mentally stimulated to do a certain thing.

    I hope to inspire you with my words.

    Words have power.

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

    When you change 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 humorous quote can make someone laugh, our own thoughts react to the world in real-time. You have this control.

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

    Self-talk is so important—THINK RIGHT!

    I hope the words I pick do help you.

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    BE INSPIRED BY THESE WORDS >>

    From my book series, “Beyond Your Potential”

    TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR MIND, USE IT RIGHT!

    For many years, the consensus was that if a person sustained a brain injury, that their brain would not be able to operate normally again. The general thought was that once a brain was injured and it could not heal, but in more recent years, doctors and researchers have found that the brain can be amazingly resilient.

    In my case, I have found that my brain and thoughts are actually much clearer in some aspects, and that I have a newfound perspective on the world. In fact, this book may not have existed if I still operated with the same thought patterns I used before my accident. YES, THERE IS MUCH HOPE FOR A BRAIN INJURY VICTIM.

    My brain experienced substantial trauma during my accident, and was sloshed back and forth in my skull. I have since discovered that our brain has so many neurons that when some neurons are damaged or die, other neurons can take on their functions.

    For your brain, you need to keep adding new knowledge and skills throughout your life to take full potential of your brains possibilities.

    YOU MUST KEEP LEARNING AND GROWING YOUR BRAIN FOR YOUR ENTIRE LIFE.

    Your brain’s structure changes throughout your lifespan. Scientists no longer see the brain as an organ that is “hardwired”, and therefore inϐlexible. All the thoughts you think, all the experiences you have, all the love you show, all the changes you go through, actually shapes your brain by creating new neural pathways. Your brain is learning and therefore evolving all the way to our last breath. It is a truly amazing organic machine.

    Now, it’s time to get out there and do something incredible that you can rejoice in!
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    12/5Drove into Naples Florida and went to a park. A lot of grass, a lot of palm trees, a lot of sunlight. The temperature right now says it is 83 degrees.

    Ate a big salad, did some juggling, did some reading – a happy boy am I.

    Up north where I was in Pennsylvania, the temp is in the forties and fifties. So glad I came down here, wish you were with me.

    I found an interesting place to head toward. On the west coast there is a small town call Boca Grande. So I’m going over there.

    As you might be able to tell, I like small towns much better than big cities. Each small town is unique, where each big city is always the same. Same shops, same businesses, same people?

    On the way, I stopped by Charlotte Harbor State Park. Walking on one of the trails, right away mosquitoes were attacking me. I decided to return to the van and, at times, I had to run to get away from the little buggers.

    I do have some insect repellent in the van, but didn’t feel like putting it on and returning out there, so, on the road with me again.

    It ended up there was a $6 toll to get to Boca Grande. As I said before, I’ve been to so many nice places that are very nice. Six bucks is not much, but I’d rather not pay a fee to see something. Yes, I’m cheap, but I’m smiling.

    After I started driving again, oh, I discovered that the little mosquitoes got me much–I’m one big itch.

    Did you know, mosquitoes have a liquid they put in your skin to make their blood-sucking-needle go in easier? It is this the initial liquid that makes you itch. So remember that the next time the little vampires go after you!

    12/6Drove through the town of Venice, did not recognize anything. I lived in this town back when, at the young age of 19, I was juggling instructor for Ringling Clown College back in 1979.

    I remembered nothing of the area. I talked with someone who told me the building for the clown school was demolished and replaced with housing. So, can’t test my memories for anything around here.

    I started driving up the coast.

    Sooo many vehicles!

    Sooo many people.

    I had to get away.

    So, I picked a town near the center of the state and here I am.

    12/7—You might think I eat tacos all the time. Just about once a week, tonight was once. They’re really quite tasty, and good for me too. When we’re together I’ll make tacos for both of us!

    Slept at the library last night, very quiet and nice. The library opens at 10, and now its 8, so I have time to spend. Had a few projects on the van. It rained last night so I couldn’t juggle on the grass.

    I was surprised that last night got cold enough to warrant getting out of my sleeping bag for the warmth. So, I have two blankets and my sleeping bag, so I’m warm enough to get down to zero degrees.

    As far as a sheet to cover me in sleep, I had someone sew a sheet so it’s like a sock around my body. That way, I don’t have to wash my blankets very often, but I wash my sheet every time I do a wash.

    So, my plans are to meet with my juggling friend Randy Cabral in Celebration Florida on Wednesday. I had some items from Amazon mailed to his abode. It is Monday and only a two-hour drive away from here. I will definitely visit on the West Coast of Florida and see what I can find.

    My only cost is fuel when I drive somewhere. I have plenty of food to last me a few weeks, and I carry seven, one gallon containers of water. You see, the longer I can stay put, I have no cost whatsoever. So, here I am!

    Most every Library has a grassy area where I can juggle.

    I have 100 books in the van to read.

    I still have plenty to keep me busy well staying put.

    I found that you can’t be anywhere near the coast in any part of Florida. Just too many people too many vehicles, I had to get away. So aim for the town of Wauchula, in the middle of the state.

    Yes, tacos again tonight, so delicious. You see, I have cheese and salsa in the cooler and it will eventually go bad, so I have to eat them up. No no no, I don’t mind at all.

    Right now I’m in the town of Wauchula, a nice small little town. I went directly to the library, which closed at 5. he will reopen tomorrow a 9 a.m.

    The library is on a busy street, so I parked behind the building at as nice small Park. I will sleep here tonight, should be nice and quiet. Goodnight for now

    12/8-9—At another library the night and then in the morning.

    What a fun day today. Some items from Amazon came in and my juggling friend Randy Cabral said I could use his address to mail them to. So the items came in and Randy and I met with Bob Whitcomb add celebration Lakeside Park.

    We did some juggling we did some talkingwas great to see my two friends. I remember Bob as being a big guy. At one point, he said, he’s who he was up to 444 pounds. He had some surgery on his stomach and at this point is down to 222 lb. I’m quite impressed, he looks great. You really did a good thing for himself.

    Bob, to my right, used to weigh 444 pounds!

    Like me, Bob lives in his van. A smaller o ne than than mine, it has worked for him for over a year now. He’s not performing very much right now, but he is figuring other ways to do things.

    Both Bob and Randy are good with their minds. They figure out other ways t do things, such as shows, such as they are each working on performing virtually.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Yes, it’s a new and different world we’re in right now.

    I still don’t think I like it as well as the last we had.

    Will humans have to wear mouth coverings for the rest of time?

    As you know, we’re in the town of Celebration, Florida. It’s a beautiful little town, laid out nicely and well-kept. My old juggling friend, Dave Finnigan, lives here. He was busy today and could not join us at the park.

    I repeat, what a nice day I had today.

    Right now it is 7:43pm. About a half-hour ago I was parked and settled in a residential area, but not near a house. I guess someone didn’t like that and a cop came on my door.. She said I could not sleep where I was parked, so I moved on. Of course, like all cops, she asked if I had any weapons. I asked her, “Why would they have any weapons?”

    Tomorrow morning I was planning to go to I dentist and on the way stop at a McDonald’s to get on their Wi-Fi. So I simply parked at the back of the lot at the McDonald’s and I’m here for the night. The road out in front has quite a bit of traffic. This traffic noise will be less and less as the night comes on. Hope you sleep well tonight.

    12/10–7:42am at the moment. The dentist opens at 8:00. This tooth is funny, so I have to see a specialist. You see, during the day the pain is not there, during the night it comes on, much. So, hoping this dentist can find which tooth it is and I may need a root-canal.

    I found out from the dentist that one of my molars in back has infection. The tooth has to be removed. I am taking some antibiotic right now, she wants me to finish the bottle then return for the extraction. So, some days to spend around Orlando, oh boy.

    Tonight I finished up the scrumptious tacos. This Taco week was fabulous. Tonight I finished up the cheese and salsa and only two tortillas are left. So it worked out perfect. Now I will have to do the same thing next week–ha-ha.

    Tonight I was careful where I parked for sleep. I am with a nice park to my left side, to my right is a closed down business. So, I won’t be disturbed tonight as I sleep away.

    There are many busy highways around Orlando. The place I found to park is quiet and away from traffic. Simply a great place for sleep tonight. Hope you sleep well.

    And, by the way, I built this van so I can have two single beds. So, you are welcome to join me anytime you want to in my travels!

    How about this – I’ve not shaved for a week now. The beard is starting, where will it go?

    12/11Today I went to a dentist and it looks like I’ll need to have a tooth extracted. It is one of my molars, in the back of my mouth, so, having it missing will not be seen. Later I will have an implant to fill the void.

    Initially, I went to a normal dentist how about this problem. They wanted 85 bucks test to diagnose me. Then, it would have been $1,200 you have a tooth taken out.

    So, I went to a community health center and their offices and patient areas we’re nicer than the other doctors. My cost, $35 for the initial visit– and that is all– there will be no charge to take my tooth out. A much better deal, I think, what do you think?

    Most of the night I have been awake. I will be doing my shower outside the van at about 4am. Just getting this blog prepared and edited for you so I can send it right away this morning. I promise you, I will keep better track of the days and get future blogs out on Friday.

    I’m lonely out here, 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 >>

    Start learning a new language, how about Japanese? Learning a new language will streach your mind and thinking in a good way.

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    NEXT BLOG>>

    I’ve been writing back and forth with Alice.

    She is planning on joining me as I am traveling.

    I will let you know more later.

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  • BLOG 96—Key West!

    The Wanderings of Kit

    (Do you wander or just wonder?)

    With my words, I hope to throw some oblique light upon your life. By writing this blog I want to inspire you to see your life in a different and/or better way and find joy how you can.

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    *** 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 >>

    The masks that people often “have” to wear are demining society. Not being able to see people’s smiles as they are walking toward you damages human life, I think.

    You know how I do not like it when people are not friendly and do not say hi. Now people just hide behind their stupid mouth covering and do not communicate in any way.

    I will often see someone who isn’t really even making eye contact and just say, “really.” I just want people to think before they hide away from human life.

    How about you, I hope you don’t “hide” behind your mouth covering and stay hidden from people.

    There was a guy cleaning the parking lot, with his, as they call it, mask, on. This mouth covering has not even been proven to be completely effective.

    The me, it’s like, sick until proven unsick. When I see young kids wearing their mouth covering, it’s just grotesque to me. All the young people now will grow up thinking their breath is poison and I believe that’s not good for the human mind.

    Cloudy days this week, but warm. I will stay in Florida for the next month, I think. Then on to who knows where, perhaps to see you? I hope so.

    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 the path to joy and happiness.

    Inspiration >> The process of being mentally stimulated to do a certain thing.

    I hope to inspire you with my words.

    Words have power.

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

    When you change 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 humorous quote can make someone laugh, our own thoughts react to the world in real-time. You have this control.

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

    Self-talk is so important—THINK RIGHT!

    I hope the words I pick do help you.

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    BE INSPIRED BY THESE WORDS >>

    From my book series, “Beyond Your Potential”.
    If you don’t already have these traits, they can be developed.

    1 – You try new things. As you know, familiarity is the best teacher. Try new things all the time to allow you to evolve as a person.

    2 – You accept change. You cannot get away from it, change is the only invariable. As a highly confident person, you may not always like changes occurring. Do you best to accept the changes and ride the wave of change. Learn to change with the changes.

    3 – You have a strong sense of self. You have knowledge of what you like and what you don’t. You have most likely built a strong sense of self by living a broad life and having a variety of experiences. Stretch yourself for more and new experiences—daily!

    4 – You learn from your past without dwelling on memories. The past will be a role in helping us move ahead in life, but not if we get fixed in your past.

    5 – You go after your goals and dreams. Drive forward as you can toward your good future, always reaching for more toward your end results.

    6 – You have a strong sense of individual limits. Don’t attempt to satisfy others just to make them happy. You must see your results and keep “you” happy.

    7 – You distinguish your mistakes” as learning opportunities. Don’t beat yourself up for your mistakes; realize that every slip-up is a chance to learn ways to be more victorious the next time. As a juggler, when you drop the ball, pick it up, learn, and continue.

    8 – You take risks. You make informed choices even if there is some risk involved. Know how to differentiate between a gamble and a risk. Get ready as much as they can and then go forward for those risks you feel are worth the effort.

    9 – You refuse to be under self-pity. As a highly confident person, you refuse to let the difficulties make you feel victimized. Of course, you feel sorry for yourself at times, but it is important not to linger in self-pity.

    10 – You can be alone with your own thoughts. Being on Earth can be quite a lonely place at times. Live your life without needing to fill every minute with conversation with others or by use of technologies (cell phones, e-mail, texting, yelling really loud, etc.) After all, each of us is finding our own individual direction.

    11 – You trust your instincts. Our mind will help guide us on our path to make the best decisions. Trusting your instincts helps you to make better choices; therefore, you have a better life!

    12 – You take care of yourself. You must treat your body with esteem by giving it a high-quality diet in the form of healthy food, relaxation, fresh air, and activity.

    13 – You enhance others, not degrade them. As a confident person, you don’t feel the need to build yourself up by putting others down.

    14 – You don’t beat yourself up. Of course, you are not perfect. Even the most confident of us have frail moments. Dust yourself off and keep going.

    15 – You celebrate your successes and the accomplishments of others. Truly confident people are not envious and backing away from other people’s successes. They celebrate other’s achievements.

    Now, it’s time to get out there and do something incredible that you can rejoice in!
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    11/28What to do, what to do? I’m near Miami, so, of course, go to the beach! I only saw hotels and expensive houses along the shore.

    Then I came to South Inlet Park. With the greenery, a paradise in itself.

    First thing to do– jump into the Atlantic Ocean with me of course. The weather was quite warm, nice. And, like usual on the east coast of the US, still hardly any waves, like a bay it was.

    After the ocean the outdoor shower was terrific. I soaped up and became clean clean clean.

    So, yesterday I put my blog out early, not knowing if I would have Wi-Fi connection later. It ended up that I wasn’t, so I am glad I put it out when I did.

    Did you read?
    Did you like?
    Did you write to me and let me know what you thought of my words?

    11/29Miami—like other big cities—too many people, too many cars.

    I had to get it away.

    So far to get away from this place.

    But then I looked on the map and I found Biscayne National Park. I had to go. What a great hideaway, it was perfect. Quick to get there, from Big City to Wilderness in one short drive.

    I started seeing fields with fruit tree and palm tree farms, how perfect for me, from city to this, made me happy!

    In fact, I found a place in the fields to park and sleep. How pleasant it will be, no noise no lights no people no cars. But, I wish you were here with me.

    At this point, since I’m so far south anyway, time to return to Key West.

    And just if you are concerned, I still floss and brush every night– I’m sure that make you happy.

    To go down to Key West, I have a full tank of gas, the cooler is full of food and ice, my 7 one gallon containers of water are full, I’m ready to have a good time.

    I’m very happy with the place I found to park tonight for sleep. It’s already very dark, no humans anywhere around, and I will hear silence tonight.

    But, a couple of mosquitoes got into the van. I hear them buzzing around and ready to attack me. Yes, I will be under my sheets so that’s a good thing. I hope you sleep well tonight, I love you.

    11/30Every Friday when I put out my blog I feels like kind of a relief.

    Still driving south, around Miami now. Miami extends at least 100 miles is a circumference9.

    Today I went to another library where I will sleep in their parking lot, again. As I was setting things I saw a guy across the parking lot learning to ride his unicycle.

    Of course, right away, I had to start giving pointers, he did have one excellent ride at one point. I also showed him and his wife how to juggle with scarves. New friends were made.

    Here is me on my 7′ unicycle back in the 1970s. 

    They were quite impressed with my books and my story.

    Nice to get the acknowledgment.

    Because I ran over that thing on I95, I brought the van into Tires Plus to get a wheel alignment. They had a special deal right now at for a lifetime wheel alignment, so I did. Now, no more worries about the front end of the van.

    Heading down to Key West today. I’ve been there two other times. Before I drove straight through the other Keys (Islands) to get there. This time I will be stopping at each Key to explore, you will learn how it goes.

    First stop, Key Largo. Hotels tourists, and the like.

    Just passed a sign that said—Alligator Crossing—how fun!

    Exploring Key Largo what’s fascinating. On the island, vegetation grows thick on both sides of the Road. Very gracious it is. Many nice homes on Key Largo. Some are very secluded, which is quite pleasant, as you would know,

    Next was Plantation key. Today is Sunday so many businesses are not open. Yet, that means tomorrow, Monday, all the touristas will be gone, better for me.

    I’m on Marathon Key right now. Hard to find beach access, All the multi million-dollar homes are all on the shore.

    When I came upon a home just being built right on the ocean. I’m sure they’re going to spend millions for this home. I pulled in in the afternoon, already went for a swim in the ocean, very warm, I might add.

    It’s 2:12 in the afternoon and, as you know, I have hundreds of books to read with me. I will spend time reading I will walk around the area. This is where I will be for the night.

    Yes, I went for swim in the ocean. There are a bunch of birds on the small Pier where I went to the water. I made sure I did not disturb them, so they didn’t fly away.

    You see, this Key of Marathon has a library and I will be there tomorrow. It’s the only library I found in the area. Home for the night on land that’s worth millions. I’m right on the water, very clear and beautiful water all around. Wish you were here.

    Where I’m parked right now is called Tingler Island. Different parts each Key or Island has many names. Seems strange to me.

    Maybe I’ll just have to be a squatter and take over this property. Would you come and visit me? ( maybe it might be in jail, if I am a squatter?)

    There I was down in the Keys wondering why I was there. It was nice weather the first day, oh, then the rain came in. Still warm being so far south, rain brought in the cool, though.

    I have to do some gripping now. Seems that most drivers in Florida refuse to use their turn signal. If you know me, that’s a major thing that I do not like. It’s so easy to let other people know what you’re doing by using your turn signal. So, if you don’t use yours, that’s a terrible thing.

    Something else to complain about. I’ve had friends who seemed to turn against me. Most of these friends I had I have no idea why they might not like me.
    Tina Henry, Melodye Jensen, D Finnigan, Steve Margil, I don’t know where your hatred came from, but it is totally unnecessary. But, that really doesn’t bother me or affect me in any way. You see, I really don’t care, their loss.

    Yikes, another complaint. Yesterday I was decimated by mosquitoes. The itching started today and it is Extreme. Boy, those little buggers. 

    Ducky ducky ducky, I had to go to Duck Key, of course. A gated community, the guard said I had them a pass to get in. So I saw no ducks, no humans, no frogs, no lions, no creatures at all.

    There are some state parks I could have gone to, but they want money to go in. The last one wanted $4.50, not a lot, but it wouldn’t be worth it for me. I’ve seen things like that before, and even better.

    This drive out to Key West is 100 miles each way. But, worth the time, it’s a beautiful drive. If you ever get a chance, take the drive.

    With the bad weather moving in, there was no reason to stay in the Keys. So I took the Hundred Mile Drive back to the mainland.

    My van has been making a squeaky noise when I turn the wheel or when I go over bumps. I was quite concerned.

    I went to Tires Plus, they took a look, lubed up some fittings, and things are better. But still makes some squeaky, hopefully that will heal itself. Eventually the squeaks went away, a happy guy I am.

    After obtaining my van at about 5 p.m., I wondered where to sleep for that night. I found a parking lot with only a few cars in there, so that was my sleeping place for tonight. I made a bowl of chicken and rice, quite good.

    Still don’t know what’s next for me. Jules will be calling me in the morning calling me in the morning, we might get together.

    Because I went in the ocean and didn’t shower afterward, I have salt and water on me. Got to be quite itchy.

    I took a turn off on one of the keys where there are no people around. I took a shower as I do outside the van. Felt great afterward, nice and clean.

    Not sure what’s next to me after that. I’ve been to the Parks down here a few times, both Everglades and Big Cypress parks. I always like to go see the Wilderness, though. And hopefully, this time, I can pet an alligator! I would love that.

    Saw a couple live alligators, and I still have all my fingers!

    12/1Parked in a big empty parking lot for sleep last night. Is very quiet, with my window covers, that kept the light out. I still awaken between 2 and 4 a.m., which is enough shut eye for me.

    I’ve spent a couple of days in Miami. You know how I can’t stand big cities, I’ve had about enough. I had to get away.

    It is Tuesday and on the internet I found a nonprofit bike shop. I need a new wheel for the back of my bike. This place the hours are 6 to 9 tonight. I hope they have that size wheel, or, maybe they have another bike I can acquire.

    Already have my destination to go to from here tonight. I have to get away from this people in traffic and stuff. It is 5:15 p.m. now and I will let you know if anyone shows up for the bike shop. I hope so. It ended up that no one came by.

    Just reading in my van in the evening. As I was laying down reading, and I got a knock on my door. I thought they were cops but the ended up being building security guards, I think.

    They ask the stupidest questions, such as, what are you doing here? I answered, well right now I’m reading, then I will be sleeping.

    All cops ask many of the same ridiculous questions, their next question was, “Do you have any weapons or guns in your van? I answered, Yes, I don’t. Which totally mixed them up. Then I said, do you think I’d tell you if I did? Then I said, “Why that’s just a ridiculous question.”

    They asked me, “Have you been drinking?” I said, of course I have been. If a human doesn’t drink liquid, that human will die. I’m sure you’ve been drinking too, yes?

    One of these cops had a big rifle in his hands. I wasn’t about to joke around about that. Just seems like a little much.

    Next, I was going to ask, “And you actually get paid for this? But I held back.

    I moved on to a different area and I plan to sleep good tonight. I hope you also have a good sleep.

    12/2Slept in a quiet parking lot last night, very comfortable. Then, drove to a local McDonald’s to get on their free Wi-Fi.

    Miami!
    Another big city.
    I had to get out!

    Taking Route 41 to the West, this is one very straight road across the Everglades. And actually, there is not much to see. There are no roads that go into the Everglades, that’s a good thing for the animals.

    So right now I’m just driving though. Aiming for the small town of Chokoloski, mainly because of the interesting name. You’ll find out more later, of course.

    Yes, they have cell phone towers all over Florida; even here in the Everglades. I set up so that I can charge all my electric by the engine of the van, hooked into the cigarette lighter post.. A happy Kit Going down to the road.

    I took 41 West which goes through the Everglades and then goes directly into Big Cypress National Park, so two-for-the-price-of-one! As I said before, there are no roads that go into the parks, it’s really not much to see oh, nice drive, though.

    Big Cypress is a special place. Take a look >>
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mULRajIn34I

    I saw a campground, I pulled in. Not much here, but it’s a very clean and tidy camp. I found out they charge thirty bucks a night, $15 with my discount. When I can sleep somewhere for free, I’d rather not pay, so I moved on.

    I look at that, an art gallery right off the road. I can tell them that many people here but there was a couple taking care of the place. This artist is somehow special to the area. Only using black and white is work it’s quite nice. Take a look clydebutcher.com. He is still alive, by the way.

    Further down the road I stopped at a wildlife area with some walking places. I saw two Gators! They were small, but still, they would bite my fingers off. And, I wouldn’t even have a chance to try and bite their fingers off.

    I arrived at this glorious Campground at 1 in the afternoon. Has nice tables fire rings and you actually park on the grass. The cost is less, too. So I’m going to take everything out of the van, clean and organize and then put everything back.

    How not many trees around here, therefore, not much wood to the fire. But I went out and then gather what I could. I did find one big branch and some smaller. Also, dry palm fronds will burn, I have some of those for the fire also. The winds are up, might be difficult to get a fire and going. But you know me– try I will.

    Had a good sleep out here in the wilderness. For a change, I just laid around in my van until the sun was up. A cold start to the day, but things warmed up quickly.

    It’s been a few days, shower time. There was no one around, a great time for a shower outside my van. I pulled it around so that the open doors where to the wilderness. As I said before, I get it as clean as I do in any shower.

    Saw a couple of vultures, but it seemed that I wasn’t on their menu for the day.

    I’m curious, would you shower this way out in the wilderness where there is a slight chance people can see you? Myself, I have no trouble with that.

    12\3—Just because of its delightful name, I had to come and see Chokoloskee in southern Florida. Such a beautiful town it is. Right on the border with the Everglades and right on the water, this town has all how for joyful experiences.

    In fact, I am parked at a green area now, did some juggling and some organizing of the van. I really like this place. If you are around Florida, you must come and see this place for yourself.

    12/4—The van needed fuel, I saw there was a Costco within about 15 miles. They always have the lowest price for gas, so I did. Picked up a couple other items I needed, too.

    Pulled into Naples, Florida, and the Collier Library. I know this name well, I graduated from Collier Jr. High in San Diego (no connection, but the same name.) This library is open, unlike many, and I can plug in and get on their wifi, a good thing.

    I’m lonely out here, 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 >>

    Do you take any medications? If you do, this week look into natural remedies for what ails you. Best for your body to go the natural route (usually a lot cheaper, too.) What about working out, would that help? Keep safe while doing this.

    Over the years I have only taken one medication for high blood pressure. I am looking into various ways to avoid the medication.

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    Do you have any ideas for me?

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