BLOG 92—The Return to 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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Are up happy?
I mean, completely happy, all the time?
This is a daily choice, I choose to be happy every day.
A daily choice, we must choose right.
I have had soooo many losses, yet I choose to be on the side of joy in my life.
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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 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 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 >>
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, 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.*************************
MY DAILY JOTTINGS >>10/30—Had to find a place to park and sleep for the night. This is a very ritzy area, should be able to find somewhere easily.
This area, North Myrtle Beach, is very rich, I can tell. I finally found a place with the wall and no one behind it. As you know, I do not like to park and sleep directly in front of someone’s house, that just wouldn’t be right.
So, once again I am parked with mansions all around me. Yes, my million-dollar van strikes again. Yet these people who live in these multimillion-dollar homes only see their homes. Are you to go to the next place in the next place in the next place. I do like this lifestyle, I must say.
It is just after 7:00 pm. I will read for a while, and even think for a while ( do you ever do that?) As usual, I will get to sleep sometime between 10 and 11. Of course, I hope you have a fantastic sleep tonight.
Right now it’s about 10 p.m. at 9:13 I was bothered by some cops who were at my van. I had parked where there are no houses, but I guess someone called in and reported my van parked there. Anyway, the cops told me I had to move somewhere else. They said there was a Walmart nearby, so I went there.
A couple of times when the cops ask me, “So how much have you had to drink tonight?” I said nothing. Then I said, why the negative accusations? He said because your eyes look somewhat bloodshot. I said back, as you see I’ve been relaxing in my van, of course. I hate it when they go to the negative first thing.
Anyway, I did as they requested I’m at Walmart now. Noisy here, but every night comes it will get quieter and quieter. Goodnight now.
I would much rather wake up in a forest, but this will have to do. As I’ve written before, when I’m asleep in the van it does not matter where I am, my eyes are closed and my mind is off anyway.
Albert Lucas and I first met in 1976. He was traveling as a performing juggler with the Ice Capades. Albert is one who always aimed toward excellence, what is juggling, performing, and life.
Albert attributes of his success to his father, and his training thereof. A while ago Albert’s father died. This was a big blow to Albert and was hard to deal with.
Albert tells me he continues to work on juggling 14 rings, which would be a world record for the highest number of objects ever juggled. He has the drive, he has the confidence–HE WILL DO IT!
11-1—Parked at another library last night. Many have an electric outlet outside I can plug into, as I also get their wifi. So I charged last night and also this morning.
A strange feeling about my future. For the last month, I have had destinations to get to, now things are totally open. I will be going down to Florida, but a slow drive.
Looking at the map, I didn’t know what direction to go in. And I saw a little Congaree National Park in South Carolina, there is where I’m heading toward. If I remember right, not many go there, well, there weren’t many last time, anyway.
In my drive today, I must have passed 15 churches. You may know, I have never believed in any of the gods that humans invented.
A sign I saw said, “Believe now before it’s too late!” I hate this evil threat that, if you don’t believe, you will go to hell. And that it’s your fault you ended up there.
It’s simply this, I do not want to go to Hell, so it’s up to God at this point. If I end up in hell, it is because God sent me there.
At one of the cotton fields I was passing a stopped by and picked some cotton. Yes, I stole cotton! But, if they come up to me, I plan to tell them I picked it to show you. So, they might be coming after you!
I’m parked at Eastover, a town near the National Park. At the library now, using their Wi-Fi, and able to plug in if I need.
First I heard the cho-cho train horns as the engine approached. This is a long honk. I just hope it does not come through the night and wake me up. I’ll let you know later.
11/3—I’m the only one in the Garden City Library, another very nice place. On the drive, I went through Savannah, Georgia. This is an old city, and is ancient beauty shows. My daughter April and new husband Jake went here for their honeymoon, a great choice.
11/4—Drove through more of Savannah today, the Spanish Moss looks excellent. Is it true that all the moss was imported from Spain?
Went to another library today to get online, they were totally closed. I have found more and more libraries open and normal, so I am surprised.
I ducked into a McDonald’s, I could sit inside, get online and plug in! That makes me happy that some things are returning to normal.
Just because of its interesting name, I had to go visit Jekyll Island. The area is spectacular, I must say. More nice trees, more engrossing Spanish Moss. Right now I am at St Simons Library on one of the islands here. Right on the shore of the ocean, quite nice.
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 >>This week, change your eating habits. Instead of just scarfing down your food, take a bite of your food, put down your fork or spoon, and to slowly – – feeling the texture and examining the taste. Do this for the whole meal.
If you do this, you’re sure to eat less. And, you will enjoy your meal more. Let me know how it turns out for you.
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NEXT BLOG>>The main reason I returned to Florida was to return to Ocala National Forest—one of my favorite areas. I will be there, I think, tomorrow. You will hear full reports.
November 6, 202010BLOG 91—The Coast of the Carolina’s
BLOG 91—The Coast of the Carolina’s
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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Perhaps it is from my 37-day coma in 1982, I never feel hungry, never feel full. In fact, I think I will be doing another fast (I do it real quick), the last time was for a week. This time I think I will go without eating for 2 weeks. I drink plenty of green tea, though.
Still heading south, to Myrtle Beach and Carolina Beach this week. Both places turned out very nice. Great to see Liisa, you will read more.
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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 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 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 >>“A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning.” – Brad Henry
“You may not always have a comfortable life and you will not always be able to solve all of the world’s problems at once but don’t ever underestimate the importance you can have because history has shown us that courage can be contagious and hope can take on a life of its own.” – Michelle Obama
“All the great things are simple, and many can be expressed in a single word: freedom, justice, honor, duty, mercy, hope.” – Winston Churchill
“Hope lies in dreams, in imagination, and in the courage of those who dare to make dreams into reality.” – Jonas Salk
“Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul and sings the tune without the words and never stops at all.” – Emily Dickinson
“The very least you can do in your life is to figure out what you hope for. And the most you can do is live inside that hope. Not admire it from a distance but live right in it, under its roof.” – Barbara Kingsolver
“Hope can be a powerful force. Maybe there’s no actual magic in it, but when you know what you hope for most and hold it like a light within you, you can make things happen, almost like magic.” – Laini Taylor
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MY DAILY JOTTINGS >>10/23—I ended up parking next to a lake, very nice here. I am right at the water. I see all around me, what looks like, million-dollar homes. Yet, I have it better being right at the water. So, a million-dollar van?
10/24—Starting about 5:30am I began looking for the entrance for Smoky Mountain National Park. Going by GPS, it took me to a road that was not there.
For about two hours I was looking for the entrance. Being so early there was no one to ask how to find the entrance. I finally gave up and went south. But, I have been through this park before, so no big loss.
So, I was going to meet up with my friend, Liisa Tison-Pyke, on the 27th, so I had a few days to spent. Where to go, what to do?
When I was with Tommy Curtin he told me that the juggler, Slim Chance, who was performing in Myrtle Beach in South Carolina. So I called him and will be meeting with him tomorrow. A destination was discovered.
So, as you see, my days fill in.
For tonight, I found a library in Columbia, South Carolina, where I am parked in the back to sleep here tonight. Should be quiet and dark—the way I like it. Also, they have their wifi connection on, so, of course, I am online.
10/25—Connected with David Hirschi (stage name–Slim Chance.) He is performing at the Alabama Theater in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Here is the website for David >> http://therealslimchance.com
David and I talked much about juggling. He has been sort of an isolated juggler all of his life, therefore we really don’t know much about each other.
We talked about old jugglers we know, our old acts, and where we used to perform. A have a good conversation.
David told me he has a copy of my book, Juggling with Finesse.
So, I went to the Alabama Theater (https://www.alabama-theatre.com/) and David got me in on a comp through the marketing director, Abby Sher. Thank you so much for that, David and Abby.
A big stage, a big show—from 7-9pm the audience had great entertainment. The audience was mainly older folk, who seemed to really enjoy the show. Excellent dancers and singers were much of the show, David being the only variety act.
David told me they normally have busloads of people who come in for the show. Because of Covid, buses are not running now. I was surprised at the number of people who did show up, though. People were spread out through the seats—you know, social distancing and all.
About 15 minutes into the show David was introduced. He has a great Country Bumpkin character that the audience loved.
Starting off with small round saw blades that had a handle attached, the a 3 blade juggle. Then he threw every blade under each leg as he juggled, the audience was quite impressed.
5 ball juggling was next. Many great tricks, including a neck catch.
Through all this juggling comedy talking was intermixed. The audience loved his country accent. He played his character well.
Next up—a rubber chicken, along with a bowling ball and a ping pong ball was sent into the air. The audience loved the great comedy that was included throughout.
The 9 box stack was next. Using cigar boxes he did a balance on his chin with them. He handled this routine, and the audience quite well throughout.
David ended the act with an impressive combination trick while juggling.
Later in the show, David returned to do some great comedy with the MC of the show.
And, yet another act he did. Ventriloquism was introduced and the audience was in an uproar with his comedy. During this ventriloquist act, David also did a great 3 box routine.
Here is another film of David, enjoy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkCpVrcOVA4Overall, a wonderful show. If you ever get to Myrtle Beach, go see the show at the Alabama Theater, you will be thoroughly entertained.
10/27—From Myrtle Beach, I took a short drive to see my old friend, Liisa Tison Pyke (yes, I spelled her name correctly.) I first met her brother, the excellent juggler, Dana Tison, in 1984 Las Vegas IJA juggling convention. Liisa was there, too.
Liisa and I and the wonderful sunrise
Here is Dana performing his excellent juggling >>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIxRtUJpj_g
Liisa had rented a place to stay for four nights, a nice place within walking distance from the beach. I was staying the nights in my van, we got together during the days.
Sharing Liisa’s life is John, her husband of 23 years, and their daughter, Gracie, who is 18. A wonderful life they live.
10/28—To the beach with us. Of course, we had to go in the water. Small waves, but very powerful, both coming in and going out. Seemed that the waves actually broke when they got right to the shore.
Perhaps because of my balance issues, four times my feet were swept out from under me and I fell into the water. I did want to go into the water, but on my terms. I had never had this happen before. Losing my control like that I did not like, at all.
Along with the beach, we went hiking at Carolina Beach State Park, a very nice place. Take a look >>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLGebsEf5bE
10/29—Before the sun made an appearance, we were at the beach, again, to see the sunrise. But, as you night now, the sun does not rise, the earth rotates toward the sun. Many others were down too, I am glad we went.
Funny watching birds as they flew along the shore. They seem to have a destination in mind, but I don’t think they do or did. Many passed by us.
10/30—Once again we went down to the beach to see the sunrise over the ocean. The clouds in the distance added to what we saw. You will see photos, but better is to see this daily phenomenon in person.
What a wonderful time Liisa and I had together for a few days. Our friendship crystallized even more. I am so glad I know Lovely Liisa.
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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 >>Open up, make five new friends this week.
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NEXT BLOG>> Heading toward Florida along the east coast. If you live anywhere in the states along the way, I would love to visit you. Let me know.October 30, 2020BLOG 90—Driving Down Skyline Drive!
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.******************************* 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 MEON WONDERFUL ADVENTURES!***************************************************************************INTRO TO THIS WEEK >>It can be difficult to set goals as I am driving to my next destination, yet, that can be a goal in itself. My current goal is to get to Florida, here I go!Going south, I visited Shenandoah National Park. I love this area, I have been here a few times. I made sure I was there during the week, with fewer people, less traffic. Had a great campground to spend the night at, too.Then on to see my old juggling friend, Tommy Curtin.*************************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 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 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.*************************BE INSPIRED BY THESE WORDS>>This is the only life you have.Find as much joy as you can!And, more important >>Bring as much joy as you can to others.I hope I bring you joy with my writings.*************************MY DAILY JOTTINGS >>10/17—So there I was set to drive to Front Royal (FR)in Virginia to drive Skyline Drive through Shenandoah National Park when I heard from my old juggling friend, Jeff Jehrio. He was wondering if I was going to stop in Columbia, Maryland to see him.It was backtracking some, but I had to go. We went out and had a delicious lunch at an excellent Mexican Restaurant. We talked about old times and I tried to inspire him to get to juggling and performing again. I told him some ways to go about it and will be sending him books I have written on the subject.After that, it was off to the town of Front Royal in Virginia, the start of the drive down Skyline Drive through the park. Today is Saturday, and, as I got into FR traffic was way backed up with people going into the park. In fact, the roads all around Baltimore and DC are so crowded.
When I got into FR I went directly to the library at 4:30, which was going to close at 5pm. I got sad, but found out they have a patio with an electrical outlet in the back of the library. This library is in the trees, and in the wilderness.Absolutely wonderful here.Tomorrow, Sunday, the library will be closed, but you will find me outside on my computer starting early. I even think I will stay out of the park tomorrow, too, because of the crowds, I will arrive on Sunday or Monday.On a different subject, I just read an article that said 71% of a study of Covid patients said they were constantly wearing a mask and still got it. You know how I hate to wear the facial covering, this proves my point that it is not necessary.You have to remember, Covid is not a death sentence. Just look at Trump, he recovered well.Tucker Carlson said on his show, “In other words, almost everyone, 85%, who got the coronavirus in July was wearing a mask, and they were infected anyway,” Carlson lamented, as Fox reported. “So clearly, this doesn’t work the way they tell us it works. Clearly, someone’s been lying to us — many people, actually.”Scientists who study viruses wear a suit where no air can get in and none out. And, we are trusting these little masks? The “Control” of humans is getting too big and I do not like it. I only where the facial covering when it is mandatory.Many times, like when I see someone driving alone in a car with a mask on, I want to ask them, “Are you concerned about getting sick, or scared of dying? Seems that most had one because others do.Tonight I will stay parked at the library, in the woods, and sleep. I like this area much, I may stay here all day tomorrow and go to the park on Monday. I will let you know.10/18—11pm—I saw a flashlight looking around outside, then came a knock on the van door. An officer was here asking questions. We connected well and had a good conversation. He said I could stay and sleep parked here at the library.The next day, as I awoke at the library, it was so calm, quiet, and nice, this gave me a smile. Later, after they opened, I asked the librarian if they had any books on juggling, she said no.I told her about and showed her a copy of my book, Juggling with Finesse, and she bought one for the library. Now that I have copies, picked up from my daughter’s house, I should be able to sell them quickly.
Spent all day at the library charging my things up and reading news articles. But, it was cold today. Winter is on the way, I really need to get down to Florida.Started out today at the library once again. And said the library I can get online, so that’s a good thing.Then it was off to Shenandoah Park. Skyline drive takes you all through the park at the top of the mountains. So much beauty, hard to take in.Good thing I waited until Monday to come here, the crowds even today were pretty big.This is the third time going through this park. In the past, I just drove through. Today, I just did some hiking and saw some other sites.I’ll have to find out, but I think millions come to the park every year. It’s kept very nice, if you get a chance, you must come to see.10/20—Spend last night at Big Meadow s Campground. Being a Monday, not many people here. When I signed up for a spot, the guy put me in the handicapped camping spot, because I have a disability pass and get half off for a campsite.
Last night I made a very big fire, the spot I’m on is flat and nice and near a bathroom, I could live here forever. And, right before I went to this campground I went to another one, there are three deer walking around the campground, so good to see. You will see the dainty deer in the photo.
The campground had drinking water so I filled up my containers. I have seven one-gallon containers. Also, they have the shower available, so I did. A happy boy am I.
Yesterday I did the hike to Compton Peak, not a lot to see, but I enjoyed it, much. Today, I hiked up to Dark Hollow Falls. About 2 miles each way and the path was rocky and some places, which, as you know, I do not do well on.As I was starting this hike I saw the rocky terrain and almost turned back. But then I thought of you and had to bring you photos, so I continued.For the hike in I forgot to make a walking stick staff. So, before I started back I made one. Yet, I saw a woman hiking who was having trouble, so I gave her mine and she was joyful with the stick to help her walk.I like a good challenge, although, I am careful. Even with the stick, I was using to help with balance, on some small boulders, I took a fall. Scraped my arm and hurt my shoulder and wrist. But, I’ve been through worse.Near the end, as I was getting into the parking lot, I saw a woman who might need to help walking, so I gave her my stick. She seemed overjoyed.
She said, “Don’t you need it?I said, “No, I’m almost home.It came out so naturally.I explained to them that I live in my van and that is my home.What surprised me, was even out in the wilderness here, there were people who would not even look at you. As I was walking by them I would say things like, “Really?”, or “Oh no, another unfriendly”. I did not wait for a response. I just think life is much better if you are friendly—as I hope you are.10/21—I came to see my old friend in Tennessee, Tommy Curtin. At age 79, now, he is looking great. Living with his wife of 57 years, Mary, in Bristol Tennessee, I had to come and see him. At age 79 now, he is doing great.We talked of old juggling things. And people from the past. Tommy learned to juggle at age 12, and have been hey juggling performer all his life.He did do a few other things like you started in and ran a movie theater for some years. But mainly, juggling has been his life.Learn about Tommy here >>and here >>Having started juggling at the age of 12, this soon became his joy in life. Before long he put a show together and started doing shows around town. Eventually, he went on to perform all around the world.Along with on stage performing his juggling, Tommy also put on ice skates and performed his act with Holiday on Ice. His first performing, he took to the ice in South America with the show at the age of 22. He eventually returned to South America three more times.Right now I am at a McDonald’s on the wifi and plugged into power my computer. This is the first McDonald’s in months that I could sit in. Life is getting back to normal? A good thing.I’m lonely out here, I would love to hear from you.Either through Facebook or email, kitsummers@gmail.com*************************MY CHALLENGE FOR YOU THIS WEEK >>Set Three Big Goals for Yourself this Week.From my book series, “Beyond Your Potential” >>When I am setting goals for myself, I always try to make sure that I go slightly above and beyond what I think my maximum potential is. That is, I constantly challenge myself to do more, yet am satisfied with a series of small victories.Your goals are always changing and growing, use small goals and steps towards your greater goal should be just beyond your reach.Do the WorkWithout having a clear goal in your mind, you can find it difficult to decide what to do next. It takes much work to figure out your goals and desires in life. Many people don’t take the time or effort to figure out what it is they really want in life.If you want success, you must work. Setting goals and planning your path might very well be the most rewarding work that you will do in your life.Remember, a goal is something we truly want to do, something very important to us. Goals are essentially making plans that allow progress.I hope you would agree with me that we all should continue to advance ourselves and make progress in our lives.Congratulate YourselfRemember to applaud yourself for every effort you make, regardless of the outcome. When you praise yourself, you are putting positive thoughts into your mind which will undoubtedly boost your self-esteem and help you to continue making progress on your goals.Each goal that you achieve should help to bolster your self-confidence and confirm the belief you the abilities to continue making progress in your life.***********************NEXT BLOG>>Continuing to drive toward Florida along the east coast. If you live in any of the states I will be passing through, please let me know. I would love to stop by to visit you.October 23, 2020BLOG 89—To Florida (and warmth) I head
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!
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*************************INTRO TO THIS WEEK >>
Winter is on the way, time to follow the birds and head south. Not much happened this week, I hope you enjoy the read, though.
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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 and important on the path to joy and happiness. This is no secret.
So what’s the secret of inspirational quotes?
1) Intending to inspire someone.
2) Having recognized our own need to be inspired.
Inspiration >> The process of being
mentally stimulated to do a certain thing.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 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 >>“To be creative means to be in love with life. You can be creative only if you love life enough that you want to enhance its beauty, you want to bring a little more music to it, a little more poetry to it, a little more dance to it.” – Osho
“Authenticity is invaluable; originality is nonexistent. And don’t bother concealing your thievery — celebrate it if you feel like it.” – Jim Jarmusch
“It’s not where you take things from — it’s where you take them to.” – Jean-Luc Godard
“Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist.” – Pablo Picasso
“Creative works may indeed by kind of like property, but it’s property that we’re all building on.” – Kirby Ferguson
“The inner fire is the most important thing mankind possesses.” – Edith Södergran
“Creativity is one of the last remaining legal ways of gaining an unfair advantage over the competition.” – Ed McCabe
“The object isn’t to make art, it’s to be in that wonderful state which makes art inevitable.” – Robert Henri
“The thing is to become a master and, in your old age, to acquire the courage to do what children did when they knew nothing.” – Ernest Hemingway
“There are painters who transform the sun to a yellow spot, but there are others who, with the help of their art and their intelligence, transform a yellow spot into sun.” – Pablo Picasso
“Any activity becomes creative when the doer cares about doing it right or better.” – John Updike
“Get it down. Take chances. It may be bad, but it’s the only way you can do anything really good.” – William Faulkner
“This is how you do it: You sit down at the keyboard and you put one word after another until it’s done. It’s that easy, and that hard.” – Neil Gaiman
“Never put off writing until you are better at it.” – Gary Henderson
“Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life’s coming attractions.” – Albert Einstein
“Think outside the box, collapse the box, and take a f**king sharp knife to it.” – Banksy
“An idea that is not dangerous is unworthy of being called an idea at all.” – Oscar Wilde
“I believe humans get a lot done, not because we’re smart, but because we have thumbs so we can make coffee.” – Flash Rosenberg
“The chief enemy of creativity is good sense.” – Pablo Picasso
“Never retreat. Never explain. Get it done and let them howl.” – Nellie McClung
“Creativity is intelligence having fun.” – Albert Einstein
“Life is pretty simple: You do some stuff. Most fails. Some works. You do more of what works. If it works big, others quickly copy it. Then you do something else. The trick is doing something else.” – Tom Peters
“Once we believe in ourselves, we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight, or any experience that reveals the human spirit.” – e.e. cummings
“The first draft of anything is sh*t.” – Ernest Hemingway
“Go where the silence is and say something.” – Amy Goodman
“You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.” – Maya Angelou
“The scariest moment is always just before you start.” – Stephen King
“That’s the great secret of creativity. You treat ideas like cats: you make them follow you.” – Ray Bradbury
“Creativity takes courage.” – Henri Matisse
“Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity, and change.” – Brené Brown
“The difficulty lies not so much in developing new ideas as in escaping from old ones.” – John Maynard Keynes
“Almost always, the dedicated creative minority has made the world better.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.
“‘Keeping busy’ is the remedy for all ills. It’s also the means by which creative impulse is destroyed.” – Joyce Carol Oates
“The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.” – Sylvia Plath
“You cannot discover new oceans unless you have the courage to lose sight of the shore.” – Andre Gide
“They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself.” – Andy Warhol
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MY DAILY JOTTINGS >>10/10-12—Slept every night while parked at the Lititz library, very quiet, made for a nice slumber.
Went to another laundromat, nice to have clean clothes.
10/14—I’ve not been writing in this in that there is not much happening. My daughters are extremely busy, so I only spent a little time with them. Mary Ellen and I got together one evening, that was nice.
After past work on the van my horn and cruise control have not been working. I hardly ever use my horn, just as a warning, but mu cruise I use all the time.
I returned to see Dave, who did more excellent work on the van, very happy I am. Right now it is running excellent. Tomorrow morning I will go to see a body shop who will do some work on the outside. Quite pleased I am.
Needed fuel for the van, as, as usual, found a Costco because of their low price. Still amazes me that they have a horse barn for their Amish customers.
For tonight, I found a small local park to park at. I am right on the grass, so, of course, did some juggling. I must make time more often to throw stuff. At this point my juggling is not getting better, not getting worse, just maintaining.
Bored, not me. I have almost 100 books to read, as well as writing this for you.
10/5—Driving through the southern part of Delaware, it is just fabulous. North by Wilmington is much run-down and looks bad, down here is nice.
Into Maryland with me. I found North-East branch library, which is closed, but their wifi is working, so here I am. And, with my battery charger, I can be on many hours.
At one of the food banks I received a Taco “Kit” (me?), as you see from the photo. It is 12:10 now and I will eat in a couple of hours. I am not consuming much food, but feel healthy.
Aiming for Shenandoah National Park now. Today is Thursday, if I keep going I would be there on the weekend. So, I will be taking my time getting there so that I avoid the weekend crowds.
This park is quite beautiful, I’ve been there a few times before. You will like the photos I will be taking.
4:30—Now I’m down the road at a very big library that is buried in the forest, very nice here. This is where I will be for the night. At most all libraries you can get their wifi out in the parking lot, as I am now.
As I am driving I am charging my battery charge (what I power my laptop with when it’s battery runs low.) This is good for another five hours, so plenty of power I get while driving.
I put my shower bag out on the hook I have on the roof of the van to get hot. To remind you, there is a clear side and opposite the clear side is black, so it makes the water quite hot in a short time.
It’s been a few days, even I think I need a shower. Not that I am around anyone enough to smell me, and, frankly, I really don’t care. It is when I get too itchy, then I get under the water.
10/16—A rainy day today. All of the libraries in the area are closed to having people come inside, you can just call and then come by to pick up books. So, no where to hide under cover out of the raid. But, I am safe in the van.
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 >>Smile time! This week really work on keeping a smile on your face. But, more than that, keep that smile on your heart. Make it a habit to always be happy.
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NEXT BLOG>> To the south I wander. Are you anywhere on the east coast on my way from Baltimore to Key West, Florida? I mean, I will drive out of my way to visit you, can that happen?October 16, 2020BLOG 88—THEY ARE WED!
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.*******************************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 MEON WONDERFUL ADVENTURES!***************************************************************************INTRO TO THIS WEEK >>Staying in the area near Lancaster, Pennsylvania for a time. My daughter, April, got married to Jake Mouliert last Saturday. The day went fantastic, this will last a lifetime with them, that makes me so happy.These masks we have to wear are really bugging me. I only wear one when it is demanded. I have read that it is bad for you to breathe your own air. What really bugs me is you cannot see smiles!
Underneath my mask, I stick my tongue out at some people, blow kisses at others, just play my Kit games that I do.*************************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 and important on the path to joy and happiness. This is no secret.So what’s the secret of inspirational quotes?1) Intending to inspire someone.2) Having recognized our own need to be inspired.Inspiration >> The process of beingmentally stimulated to do a certain thing.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 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.*************************Be inspired by these words >>“All relationships go through hell.REAL relationships get through it!*************************MY DAILY JOTTINGS >>10/3—The day has arrived. My daughter, April is to marry Jake Mouliert. The day went wonderful. Taking place at a farm in the country, it was the perfect setting for the two to marry.
10/4—Spent part of the day with my other daughter, Jasmine. Over the years we have not spent that much time together, I was not sure how it would turn out. It was a pleasure to spend time with Jasmine.Jasmine took us out to eat at MOD Pizza, a place I had not been before. You pick all the things you want on your pizza, a unique meal. Have you tied it? You must >> https://modpizza.com/
Jasmine at the wedding.10/5—Went out this evening with Mary Ellen, we were married for 23 years until she broke us up. A comfortable evening it was.
10/6—At the library now working on this blog. I am waiting for something to come in the mail, should be here tomorrow or Wednesday. I was just going to stay at the Lititz Library until then, but then I remembered that I could drive somewhere.I miss the wilderness, I think I will. As you know, I can only stay so long in a city, then I have to get back to nature. In Lititz now, looks like there are forests all around, I will have to go explore.
Right now I in Lititz Library at 7:30pm. Someone came by and told me I HAVE to wear a mask. I am the ONLY person in here visiting. It just gets ridiculous the way people are handling the narrative.10/8—For many years I have gone to Dave’s Auto Repair for his help. This man does amazing work with vehicles. Today I went down and he took care of some things.If you are anywhere near the Claymont, Delaware area, go to Dave, he will take great care of your wheels – https://www.autorepairclaymont.com/On the way back up was going to pass Conestoga Pines Park, so, that is where I spent the night. So quiet, so dark, I love this place. Take a look >>10/9—Back at my other home, along with Conestoga Park, the Lititz Library. This is a huge library in a very small community, I, along with just a few other people, are the only ones here.It’s been a few days, so I thought it time. About noon I hung my shower back on top of the van with the black side up so that sunlight can go through the clear side and hit the black. There is clear on one side and black on the other, when you leave it in the sun the water gets HOT.Then, about 3pm I parked so the van doors face away from any people, this time toward a cornfield. That way no one can see, well, perhaps the corn pixies got a glance?As I’ve written before, I can get as clean in this warm shower than any shower I have ever taken. Feels so good to be thoroughly clean.Now I am parked outside, where I can still get on their wifi and I am typing to you, hard to smile while you are drinking a beer.I’m lonely out here, I would love to hear from you.Either through Facebook or email, kitsummers@gmail.com*************************MY CHALLENGE FOR YOU THIS WEEK >>Take extra good care of yourself this week, both mentally and physically. Make this a habit to stay in great shape, for you and others.***********************NEXT BLOG>>Driving from Pennsylvania to Florida next. If you live anywhere along the route I would love to stop by for a visit. Already set up for some visits in Tennessee. Let’s get together.***********************MORE PHOTOS–ENJOY!
October 9, 2020
