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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Many new readers do not know of me, here is a brief summary of Kit >>

** A world-class juggler performing at Ballys in Atlantic City.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZALVajgH6Q

** Hit by a truck and went through a 37-day coma.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lr8QFnD1yGc

** Wrote four books, spoke around the world, and developed a new business–summerssalsa.com  

** Hit by another truck, much of my body broken, hospital and rehab again for months.

** Wrote a series of books to help YOU find your potential.

SEE—kitsummers.com
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YES—YOU CAN > >
***Change your life at any time to make it more magnificent!
***Live with little money and still have an excellent life.
***Be able to live life getting very little sleep.
***Live ANYWHERE in the world and still make your life a fantastic event!
***See experiences that will add to and make your life better.
***I want to inspire you as to the wonders of the earth.
***Perhaps this is my new “gig”, traveling the world doing the same?

And, I’m not just, “Kitting Around”.

Create the life YOU want to live, NOW!

Then make your life better and better!

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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 >>

Right now I am writing to you from a library in West Yellowstone, Wyoming. I am the ONLY one in here, but they told me I HAD to wear a stupid mask. What is the world coming to?

And, because I am not sure if I will have a wifi connection tomorrow, Friday, I will put this out on Thursday night.

Photos are still not working with WordPress. So, go to my Facebook page, click on Blog 82,  and look for photos at the bottom of the page >>

Every week, on Friday, when I get the blog posted, it makes me so happy. As you know, every week I try to get you to try new things, think in different ways, and change your life for the better. I do hope I am accomplishing that. This same joy was once found in my juggling.

As you might know, I have been a juggler for most of my life. This was such a passion for me at one time. I would work everything “around” my juggling and practice. I put juggling before eating, sleep, and even sex.

Juggling and advancement for me brought joy. I’ve been able to apply this same drive toward other areas in my life. You know that the world can get so very noisy and complicated away from being focused.

Juggling was my way to get my mind out of the world, the noisy mind that would think in all directions. You see, this skill requires so much focus that you cannot think of other things. When I was juggling 5 clubs and/or throwing them behind my back, nothing else mattered.

For you, teach yourself this total focus for some way to maintain your mind seeing right. By reading, by your work, by your play, something to take your mind to another place. This will broaden your life. Learn this focus.

This same focus I wish I would have put more of into my relationships. At this point, at the age of 61, I am alone in the world. Will this continue until my eventual death? I’m glad you are there, Marialuisa, you bring joy and hope to my mind.

If you need to, find this focus for your life and change your present experiences to build a better future. You have dreamed of what you want out of life—make it happen for yourself, starting NOW! Do this no matter what age you might be.

Look at me, I live in a van and travel the country with little money. Yet, this lifestyle brings me joy and satisfaction beyond belief. Every day is different and I love that.

You may want to leave the life you currently know and choose alternatives that might be more attractive, more pleasant, and more normal (whatever normal might mean.)

But, don’t fool yourself, this path might lead you nowhere. Expand and challenge yourself to find an even better life than you are living now. Never forget, this is the ONLY life you will ever have. If you are not finding joy and happiness, it is time for a change.

Toward this new life, you must find focus.
Do you pay close attention to what you do?
These words you are currently reading, are you focused on or just looking at words?

How about your focusing on the way you sit, are you?

As you live your life, learn to focus. You might say you do, but I mean in detail—with everything. If you break things down and make all the little parts of life better, your entire life will advance. Make total focus a new habit for you.

For a better life, your focus must burn! Make it a habit to see your entire life and focus on little things. The more you make all the “little” things better in your life, the better your existence will be. It will also help when you become “anxious” toward something.

Yes, this way of thinking includes when becoming troubled or anxious toward something. When things build-up to the point of getting bothered, I simply “Let it go”. I tell myself nothing is that important. Then I smile and continue on.

People have wondered how I can live the lifestyle I do, have you wondered? Well, I am rich, I have all I need, how about you? I’ve often said that being rich is being able to live the lifestyle that “you” want, with joy.

I am able to live on my social security disability income that comes in, only about eight hundred bucks a month. Living in my van and going to food banks to get nutrients, the only expense I have is fuel to get me there. I am even able to save some money and put it aside.

If you have enough money to satisfy your desires, you are rich! A simple lifestyle with few desires can bring about a comfortable life.

I have seen so many rich people who hate life and the way they live. So, in a way, I am better off than many.

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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 your thinking. This is why I find them so interesting and important on our paths to joy and happiness.

So what’s the secret of inspirational quotes?

1) Intending to inspire someone.

2) Have 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 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 >>

THESE ARE EXCELLENT QUOTES FOR THESE TIMES.

“I think it’s very healthy to spend time alone. You need to know how to be alone and not be defined by another person.”– Oscar Wilde

“Without great solitude, no serious work is possible.” – Pablo Picasso

“You cannot be lonely if you like the person you’re alone with.” – Wayne Dyer

“Don’t think of introversion as something that needs to be cured… Spend your free time the way you like, not the way you think you’re supposed to.” — Susan Cain

“We’re born alone, we live alone, we die alone. Only through our love and friendship can we create the illusion for the moment that we’re not alone.”– Orson Welles

“The ingredients of health and long life are great temperance, open-air, easy labor, and little care.” — Philip Sydney

“To lose patience is to lose the battle.” — Mahatma Gandhi

“One moment of patience may ward off great disaster. One moment of impatience may ruin a whole life.” — Chinese Proverb

“You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think, and loved more than you’ll ever know.” — A.A. Milne

“If plan A doesn’t work, the alphabet has 25 more letters — 204 if you’re in Japan.” — Claire Cook

“If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.” — Maya Angelou

“Nothing in life is to be feared; it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.” — Marie Curie

“Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.” — Oprah Winfrey

“Life comes with many challenges. The ones that should not scare us are the ones we can take on and take control of.” — Angelina Jolie

“No matter hat happens in life, be good to people. Being good to people is a wonderful legacy to leave behind.” — Taylor Swift

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MY DAILY JOTTINGS >>

8/29/2020—Here I was in Butte, Montana. The history of the area is huge. Copper, gold, silver, and various other precious earth made many people millionaires (and some billionaires.)

I headed for the hills. Well, up through Anaconda (no, wI saw no snakes) and up toward Phillipsburg in Montana. This is a lovely area, I am so happy to explore.

What a wonderful drive through the wilderness. I went to listen to music outside (quite nice) and I taught a few people to juggle with scarves there on the lawn. A good time was had by all.

I ended up sleeping on a dirt road in the mountains in an old ghost town (no, I didn’t see any. There are signs explaning about the town, great to read. As usual, I awoke while the stars were still out.

This was Granite Mine, Montana. This is an old ghost-town from before 1900. Many of the original building are still here, but they have lost much of their integrity. While here, in looking around, we did not see one ghost.

There are mines that were worked on not too long ago, exciting to learn about them. One is still in operation, digging up copper.

8/30—Very quiet here last night in the woods. Now it is 8:18 and I have been up since before the sun. I will be cooking us hash-brown potatoes and bacon, should be a good start to the day.

I did a tour! What a magnificent mansion I saw, the Copper King Mansion in Butte. Here is the website of this place >>

copperkingmansion.com

And, watch this video about this magnificent place >>

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

9/2—Still in the same area as the mine. There is much history Butte, watch this video to learn more >>

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oL8Fh08SCOo

9/3—Moved back into the Yellowstone area today. I love to see the forest, even through the trees.

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MY CHALLENGE FOR YOU THIS WEEK >>

Have you examined your current way you are eating? Many people simply shove food in the mouth, chew it quickly, then swallow.

This week, start getting in a habit of taking one small bite, put your fork down, then slowly chew the food—feeling the texture and analyzing the taste, then move on.

Do this every time you eat, make each meal an event. You will eat less and enjoy it more.

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NEXT BLOG>>

Heading toward the east toward Pennsylvania. Not many parks along the way, but I will find things to write to you about.

Like I wrote before, if you live along the way I would love to stop by for a visit. Let me know . . .

Speaking of that, when was the last time I heard from you? I would like to.
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​BLOG 82—Back into Yellowstone!

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.

For my blog, photos still cannot be inserted, I am sorry. Please, go to my Facebook page to see all the photos >>

Can you help me with WordPress?
Please let me know.

Many new readers do not know of me, here is a brief summary of Kit >>

** A world-class juggler performing at Ballys in Atlantic City.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZALVajgH6Q

** Hit by a truck and went through a 37-day coma.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lr8QFnD1yGc

** Wrote four books, spoke around the world, and developed a new business.

summerssalsa.com

** Hit by another truck, much of my body broken, hospital and rehab again for months.

** Wrote a series of books to help YOU find your potential.

SEE—kitsummers.com

YES—YOU CAN > >

***Change your life at any time to make it more magnificent!

***Live with little money and still have an excellent life.

***Be able to live life getting very little sleep.

***Live ANYWHERE in the world and still make your life a fantastic event!

***See experiences that will add to and make your life better.

***I want to inspire you as to the wonders of the earth.

***Perhaps this is my new “gig”, traveling the world doing the same?

And, I’m not just, “Kitting Around”.

Create the life YOU want to live, NOW,

then make your life better and better!

*****************************
***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 Yellowstone area is a magnificent place. Yet, like Yosemite and some other parks, I am finding too many people around. It is like being in a zoo, at times. Yet, if I made time to venture out into the real wilderness of the parks, I might enjoy that more.

But, I learned from before when I got lost, I do not want to lose track. Traveling by map and compass would be a new way for me, I will have to learn that way later.

Wait, why are all the cars stopped up ahead? A small herd of bison was out. Funny how humans get amazed at this “natural” life. They could watch videos, but being up close does hold a difference.

More cars stopping and being backed up. A herd of elk this time. Whenever gatherings of animals appear, the rangers show up to keep control of the humans—keeping cars moving, keeping the gazing (and grazing?) humans away from the animals.

I exited the park by the north entrance/exit. I saw some areas that I had not seen before. Like I already wrote, there is so much of Yellowstone you will never see it all.

From Jellystone (remember the Flintstones?), it was off toward Butte to meet with my friend Daniel Powell. Later you will read of my van odysseys on the way.

Writing of odysseys, are you sedimentary and do nothing new? Do you need to make a radical change in your life to taste and feel life as it might be passing you by?

Start now to begin to boldly do things which you may have previously never thought of doing, or been hesitant to even attempt.

Look at me, for a couple of years I have lived in a van and traveled the country. I love all these new experiences I go through. Sleeping in a different place every night. Wondering where to next. Being thrifty and careful spending money.

So many people live within unhappy conditions and yet take no initiative to change their situation because they might be conditioned to a life of security, conformity and conservatism—all of which appear to give one piece of mind.

But, in reality, nothing is more damaging to the adventurous spirit within a person that a “secure” future (whatever that means.)

The living core within us lives our passion for adventure! Joy in life comes from our encounters toward new experiences and hence there is no greater joy than having an endlessly changing horizon.

I live my life frugally, but find a different kind of joy most every day. If you are not loving your life, it might be time for a change? Please don’t live day to day not loving life and making no changes.

Change for the better—starting today—this moment!

I AM HERE TO HELP.

WORDS TO INSPIRE YOU! >>

Inspirational quotes and motivational sayings have an amazing ability to change the way we feel about life and can change your thinking. This is why I find them so interesting and important on our paths to joy and happiness.

So what’s the secret of great quotes?

1) Intending to inspire someone.

2) Have 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.

Think right—always.

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 >>

These, being three of the to inspirational words, let them set in your mind and make changes.

Inspirational Word #1 >> YET!

The word “YET” is filled with hope for now and the future.

It can be exasperating at times to hear it again and again. Especially when it is spoken in response to the complaining we sometimes feel entitled to engage in.

But the power of YET is in its simple truth.
“YET” is true.
And that’s why “YET” always wins in the end.

Inspirational Word #2 >> PROUD

The second inspiring word is designed to erase doubt about whether or not one is “on the right track” or “making a difference.” This word is basically confidence.

This word helps create the necessary atmospheric conditions in which dignity, self-respect, and honor can flourish. The word is PROUD.

Inspirational Word #3 >> IMAGINE

The final inspiring word is another one to which no limits can be attached.

Its power exists in each of the four dimensions—height, depth, width, and time.

Documented since the beginning of humanity, this word has a distinct and continuous history of supernatural authority over achievements previously considered impossible by reasonable people.

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MY DAILY JOTTINGS >>

8/22—After leaving James and Renee’s home, it was off to the west. I will be meeting up with my friend, Daniel Powell, on August 28th in Butte, so I have until then to meander around.

I connected up with my Facebook friend, Linda Calvert, we are going to meet up at a campground in West Yellowstone on Tuesday. But, sorry to say, the day she was going to leave her vehicle came down with an illness and would not work. We will have to get together another time, Linda.

In going through Bighorn National Forest, I went down a decline with signs that said 10%. Is the steepest I have ever driven down.

Right now I am parked at a fabulous library, like so many of them are. A fantastic building, with great lawns for juggling. It will be very quiet tonight while I sleep here alone.

8/23-24—Exploring the mountains outside of Jellystone (you remember Yogi, I would guess?) The entire area is magnificent. If you ever have a chance to venture into these mountains—you must.

8/24—I have to remember to write in this daily. I forget what this day consisted of. More exploring. I will have to remember to write daily for you.

8/25—After exploring more of Yellowstone (there is so much, you could never see it all.) I saw more Elk roaming the meadows, and, look at that, a very big herd of Bison were out for lunch.

Whenever animals come out of the forests the rangers protect them by directing people to keep moving down the road, and they keep the people who have parked away from the beasts. This is only right, after all, there are so many stupid humans around (I’m glad you’re not one of those.)

Most campsites do not have very much dead wood for fires, more has already been found and used. So I stopped on the way and picked up a big batch of carbon (wood.) I usually want enough for an evening fire then a morning fire the next day.

Being the summer, most campgrounds are full. I found Indian Creek Campground—there were spaces available. I set up and love it here.

8/26—What a comfortable night last night at Indian Creek. This morning I used up the rest of the wood I had acquired and had a very warm and nice fire.

On my way toward Butte, where I will be meeting Daniel on the 28th. I like these small towns, I’m at a nearly empty library in a small town now.

Driving west on I-90, I saw that my cruise was not working. In the past, I simply pulled over, turned off my engine, then it would work again. So, I did that, but my van would not start—AT ALL. In fact, the battery was totally drained, it seemed.

What to do, what to do? I pulled out my jumper cables and tried to flag someone down for help with a jump for my battery. Finally, an off-duty officer named Mark stopped and we tried to jump it, Nothing!

So, Mark let me use his phone to call AAA to get someone out there to help with a tow (or a toe.) The operator at AAA said she did not know if or when someone might be out to help—yikes!

So, right now I am writing this, pen on paper, while I await the tow truck. Also, it was about 5:33pm, I was getting hungry. I had ingredients for tacos left from last night, so this was my meal, and good it was. I did not feel like pulling out the stove and such, so cold they were. Eating these makes me happy for some reason—want to join me?

You have to remember I have enough food and water onboard the van to last me a couple of weeks. I do plan and prepare well.

On I-40 going westbound I had pulled over just after the on-ramp from exit 267 between Three Forks (that’s the name of a town) and Butte in Montana.

I’ve been here for two hours now, I just called AAA again and she told me that they had no one they could send out to help me and no idea when they could. She suggested I flag someone down again and call them back later.

I guess I didn’t tell you that I had left my phone at a library a few days ago, that’s why I’ve been flagging people down to use their phone. I just ordered a new phone and it will be sent to James and Renee’s for me to pick up later.

At least I have time to write to you in detail now while I can. The replacement phone only cost me twenty-five bucks, with shiipping. I am with AssuranceWireless.com.

So, my battery is totally dead now and I am just sitting here. My front windows were open before I lost battery power, so I cannot close them now. At this point I am planning on sleeping here on the freeway on-ramp.

Because my windows are open I have to stay with the van to avoid theft. Yes, a new and different adventure.

I’ve written before, things like this do not upset me in the least. I just find it interesting to find out how things will be turning out in the end.

It turned out that I flagged someone else down to ask them to contact highway patrol later to get me help. He basically told me they could not help. He knew cars better than the others, hooked up my jumper cables, and, after a few try’s, THE VAN STARTED! I was over-happy to hear my van going.

I drove directly into Butte, looked u​p a repair place on my GPS, then I parked in their parking lot for sleep. But the next day I found out they do not even work on cars. More to the adventure.

8/27—On GPS I found a few other repair places, all could not fit me in for a few days. According to GPS there are many repair places in Butte.

One of the repair places told me about GTR. They fit in and started work right away. Dave saw that my ignition for the key needed to be replaced to get the electric to work right, which is being worked on now.

Also, Dave noticed that the cables connecting to my battery were lose, he connected them well. So, I am very happy with the work that GTR and did on the van was so good. The price will be close to $500, but needs to be done to get my van going right away again.

The website is GTRtowingandrepair.com. They are all great to work with. If you are in the area or plan to be, go to get some great work done by them.

Beautiful Laurie, who works at GTR, gave me a good discount and was a delight to work with, she even gave me food to keep in the van.

Money being tight, any help you could give me with finances I bring me joy. Through PayPal, you can send me at kitsummers@gmail.com.

Or, you can send a check to my daughters house >>

April Summers

305 East Meadow Valley Road

Lititz, PA 17543

Thanks so very much.

8/28—Daniel and I went to look at a building that he might purchase. This place has bar and many other amenities. It will take much work to get it back in working order, but I think it has a lot of potential.

I was just in a library working on this blog, they to me I had to leave, limiting just five people there at a time. I hate these new “life rules” it is deminshing life as we know it. But, as always, I will still find a way to reach joy.

Daniel and I will be together for a few days, he had asked for my help about the land he might buy. I will let you know more in the next blog.

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MY CHALLENGE FOR YOU THIS WEEK >>

Do you get out to local parks? Make it a point to visit at least two this week.

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NEXT BLOG>>

Back to James and Renee’s to pick up my phone that I ordered, then off to the west toward my daughter’s weeding taking place in October. Remember, if you anywhere between Wyoming and Pennsylvania, I would love to visit you. Contact me and let me knw.

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The Wanderings of Kit

(Do you wander or just wonder?)

With my words, I hope to throw some oblique light upon your soul. By writing this blog I want to inspire you and show you that.

Many new readers do not know of me, here is a brief summary of Kit >>

** A world-class juggler performing at Ballys in Atlantic City. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZALVajgH6Q

** Hit by a truck and went through a 37-day coma.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lr8QFnD1yGc

** Wrote four books, spoke around the world, and developed a new business.

summerssalsa.com

** Hit by another truck, much of my body broken, hospital and rehab again for months.

** Wrote a series of books to help YOU find your potential.

SEE—kitsummers.com

YES—YOU CAN > >

***Change your life at any time to make it more magnificent!

***Live with little money and still have an excellent life.

***Be able to live life getting very little sleep.

***Live ANYWHERE in the world and still make your life a fantastic event!

***See experiences that will add to and make your life better.

***I want to inspire you as to the wonders of the earth.

***Perhaps this is my new “gig”, traveling the world doing the same?

And, I’m not just, “Kitting Around”.

Create the life YOU want to live, NOW,

then make your life better and better!

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

Sorry, photos were not working again this week, it says it was the server. So, to see all my photos go here and look the bottom of the first post >>

https://www.facebook.com/isityou/

Staying in the area for a time, much in wilderness areas, as you know, I like that much.

WORDS TO INSPIRE YOU! >>

Inspirational quotes and motivational sayings have an amazing ability to change the way we feel about life and can change your thinking. This is why I find them so interesting and important on our paths to happiness.

So what’s the secret of great quotes?

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.

Think right—always.

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 we decide to open our eyes and be fully awake, we realize that much of our suffering is a self-created illusion. If we can trick ourselves into being the victim of our own misery, then surely we can just as easily volunteer for self-determined joy. Always choose joy, as you bring joy to others, too.

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MY DAILY JOTTINGS >>

8/15-16—Back staying with my friends, James and Renee Blare, in Newcastle, Wyoming. Very hot here, but we are seeing stuff and doing stuff.

I’ve seen photos and did not know where it was at. Devils tower loomed nearby. So, of course, I had to go by for a visit.

It’s an iconic formation, a monolith rising above the surrounding countryside. I’ve seen photos, being close-up is even more amazing. Humans first arrived at devil’s tower more than ten thousand years ago, it remains essentially unchanged.

This was the first national monument posted in 1906. In fact, Native Americans have gathered and prayed there for thousands of years before that.

They don’t know exactly how Devil’s Tower formed or came to be. They think it’s from volcanic action, but still can’t formulate an exact cause.

Doves, deer, peregrine falcons, and bull snakes actually live upon this landmass sticking up hundreds of feet above the earth. Of course, there had to be a first to get up there, so, birds are the main occupants of this magnificent monolith, hundreds (thousands?) of years ago.

Do you do any mountain climbing? From all sides of this huge tower, people have ascended all the walls to the top.

You’ll see some photos included, let me know what you think?

8/17—Went to Rapid City to find auto junkyards for a few things I need for the van. Found a few that were open, but they each didn’t have what I needed. Then I searched and went to a couple of food banks, they had none. So, a waste of time in this city, which I did not like being in much at all. So, I rapidly got out of there as quickly as I could.

Off I went to Black Hills National Forest. A good sleep I had. Did you know that you can park and sleep for free in any national forest?

8/18—After awakening in the forest, I spent some time chopping more wood and cleaning the van. I would love to stay out in this wilderness forever if I could.

Deep in the woods, I was. I needed kindling for my wood stove so, first I gathered dead and dry wood and then use an ax to chop them down to size, about two-inch pieces.

As I was breaking down the wood, off in the distance, I heard wild mules carrying on. Then the coyotes started; it was magnificent. Next came the cows, mooing as those beasts do. I really felt like a backwoods dude.

Off I went down the road. I happened to be passing Mount Rushmore. I’ve been to this location a few times before, but you haven’t been there with me, so I took some photos. The forests around Mt. Rushmore are very nice; I don’t really care about the human-made heads of presidents.

On down the road, I saw the turn off for the Crazy Horse monument. They worked on this for years and years, but no progress seems to be made. Crazy Horse is basically a tourist trap. They charge twelve bucks per person to go up and see the half-done head of an Indian, and they have all kinds of shops to make even more money. I can see why they don’t even need to finish the structure.

I told the guy I did not want to pay the fee, so he told me to go in, turn around, and continue out the exit. I did that, but first I stopped for a time to take some photos for you.

Slept in the woods again last night, loved it. This part of the US is unique with so many Wilderness areas and national parks. Of course, that brings many people, too, but that’s what I have to live with, the wilderness is worth it. So, the forests make up for humans being there. And, at times, I walk deep into the forests where no humans are.

8/19—Last night I turned off the main road into the mountains for a ways, while in Black Hills National Forest. I was all alone out here, I loved the serenity; this is what I live for.

I saw a small turnoff going into the woods. Being about 5pm and time to settle in for the evening, I took the turn. I did not expect to see another person all night. This is how I like it (but, I would love to see you, though.)

I went a few miles into the words, then found a grassy area where I could park and spend the night. I looked through the grass and found more wood for my wood-stove. I have plenty at this point. Sitting here enjoying nature, I watched the sunset, very nice. I read as I drifted off to sleep.

The next day, I awoke before the sun made an appearance, as usual. I forced myself to lay there until the sun made an appearance. I made my green tea as I do daily, ate a bowl of cereal, and took a walk.

There are certain things in life that you go through that stick in your mind. This time last night in. the forest, at this location, will be one of those times. A splendid memory that will be with me for life.

8/20—And, last night, sleep well I did. No traffic, no people, waking up in the woods is magnificent.

After awakening, because was cereal with milk. Have you ever seen the milk you don’t have to refrigerate? That’s what I had. Both free from one of the food banks I went to.

It’s been a few days, time for a shower outside the van. I have plastic I can put up so no one can see me, but out here with no one around, no need to put it up. I wonder if the animals were peeking?

Down the road I found “Wind Cave National Park”. I’ve been there before, but wanted to take some photos for you. I was told that the elevators were not working, sorry for no photos. 

Then, down the road, Jewel Cave National Monument was also closed. Here is a video to enjoy >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMeImhurer4

Because something else came in I had ordered from Amazon, I returned to see my friends, James and Renee, at their home in Newcastle, WY. Now all the things I ordered have come in, and I have a next destination! On the road again . . .

8/21—James sells hot dogs! A few times a week he goes into Newcastle and I will be helping him today. A warm day and not many customers, but it seems that James likes it much, a good thing.

Find James here >> https://www.facebook.com/hotdiggity.dogco.5

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MY CHALLENGE FOR YOU THIS WEEK >>

Have you even taught yourself to juggle! IT’S TIME.

Here are a few benefits from learning the skill >>

Juggling is a truly portable workout.

It makes you smarter.

It sharpens focus & concentration.

Juggling is the ultimate in stress relief.

It’s an exercise that doesn’t ‘feel’ like exercise.

You can juggle where you are, no travel required!

Juggling maintains and increases range of motion in the arms and shoulders.

It is one of the best ways to improve coordination.

Juggling is beneficial for all age groups and body types.

Helps ward off cravings.

Juggling makes exercising with family and friends easy.

Learn from my friend, Niels >>

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2_j6kMg1co

LEARN THE SKILL—YOU WILL LOVE IT!

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NEXT BLOG>>
My friend, Daniel Powell wants me to meet him at Butte, Montana to help him do some things concerning his successful real estate business. I will be writing about my journey to Montana to meet up with Daniel. So, that will be the next stop.

You have to remember that my daughter, April, will be getting married to Jake on October 3, so I have to be there in plenty of time to get to PA for the big day.

Do you live anywhere between Montana and Pennsylvania? I would love to stop by and visit you.

Please let me know and we can set up a get-together.

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The Wanderings of Kit

(Do you wander or just wonder?)

With my words, I hope to throw some oblique light upon your soul. By writing this blog I want to inspire you and show you that. 

Many new readers do not know of me, here is a brief summary of Kit >>

** A world-class juggler performing at Ballys in Atlantic City.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZALVajgH6Q

** Hit by a truck and went through a 37-day coma.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lr8QFnD1yGc

** Wrote four books, spoke around the world, and developed a new business.

summerssalsa.com

** Hit by another truck, much of my body broken, hospital and rehab again for months.

** Wrote a series of books to help YOU find your potential.

SEE—kitsummers.com

YES—YOU CAN > >

***Change your life at any time to make it more magnificent!

***Live with little money and still have an excellent life.

***Be able to live life getting very little sleep.

***Live ANYWHERE in the world and still make your life a fantastic event!

***See experiences that will add to and make your life better.

***I want to inspire you as to the wonders of the earth.

***Perhaps this is my new “gig”, traveling the world doing the same?

And, I’m not just, “Kitting Around”.

Create the life YOU want to live, NOW,

then make your life better and better!

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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 >>

I had much more in this blog, after coping words back and forth between programs I deleted some. Sorry about that, I will be much more careful in the future.

So, here’s the plan, on Wednesday I’m going to be seeing my Facebook friend, James Blair, who lives in Newcastle, Wyoming. Then, I will take about 5 or 6 days to meander around Wyoming.

As the future comes, in October I plan on being in Lancaster, PA. You see, my daughter, April–

IS GETTING MARRIED to Jake Mouliert!

So, I must be at the wedding.

If you live anywhere between Wyoming and Pennsylvania I would love to visit you on my drive toward the east. Please get a message to me is we can get together.

I looked at the map for a few places to go and see. As far as Grand Tetons and Yellowstone national Parks, I will be visiting. I’ve been there a few times. But! I’ve not taken photos for you to see, so, I will be going there to get some good shots for you.

And, there are always new things to see. Hope to see some bison, deer, and maybe a gorilla or two.

WORDS TO INSPIRE YOU! >>

Inspirational quotes and motivational sayings have an amazing ability to change the way we feel about life and can change your thinking. This is why I find them so interesting and important on our paths to happiness.

So what’s the secret of great quotes?

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.

Think right—always.

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 >>

BE HAPPY FOR NO REASON!

That makes life more fabulous, you can do it.

I am quite happy the majority of the time, you can, too!

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MY DAILY JOTTINGS >>

8/7—Just posted the last blog, hope you loved it. To the east I went into Cache National Forest on highway 39. There were many campgrounds along the way, because it’s Friday, every place was full. A pretty drive though.

Down further I saw a turn off for Dry Bread Pond, yes, a strange name. Along the drive into the area where cars and trucks parked. I continued on to the end.

At the end I found an open campsite with a fire ring, I was overjoyed! So, I’m the only one down here.

Now to go out and get wood to use in the fire. Should be a fantastic evening night and morning. If I’m smiling right now.

By the way, my phone works out here in the park. I didn’t think there was any chance it would, but here I am using it with a big smile on my face right now.

I made a big fire for the evening. It’s so intriguing how to fire attracts your eyes so much. I find myself staring at the fire, not really focusing on any spot, just and overall full of my eyesight. I’m sure there have been studies done on this, I’ll have to look for that. Does it do that for you?

With the fire, I usually have a big one in the evening/night. In the morning I will bury some newspaper using a stick. Most times, the coals from the night before make the fire start smoking, then I get flame on! I kind of like that.

This morning, with no one else around, I will be taking my shower as I do. So, a naked Kit outside the van showering. No, I can’t take any selfies, sorry.

8/8—I’ve driven to you Jackson, Wyoming, I’ll be spending the night. Found a quiet spot, cooked up some delicious tacos, and I’ll be laying my head down here.

I have parked by the library which, I found out, will not be open for the foreseeable future. That’s great for me that libraries are opening, so I can get on wifi and also charge up my electrical stuff.

Tomorrow I plan on driving up to Grand Tetons and Yellowstone parks. But, you’ll have to find out later.

8:30 Found a great spot to sleep. It’s funny, I sleep in a different location every night for two years now. Only two or three times I’ve awoken and not known where was in e world. My mind is sharp, even when sleeping, I guess.

8/11-14—Staying with my Facebook friend, James Blare and his wife, Renee in Newcastle, Wyoming. They are both older (like me) and each have some physical problems that limit what they can do. So, I am helping how I can with some things around their home to make it better.

I’ve made new friends, I love it.

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MY CHALLENGE FOR YOU THIS WEEK >>

Do you have older relatives? When is the last time you contacted them? This week get a hold of them and catch up on things.

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NEXT BLOG>>
As I wrote, my daughter April is getting married! This will take place in Lancaster, PA. So, I am taking a slow drive from where I am now, Newcastle, WY to there. If you live in any state along the way I would love to visit you. Please connect with me and lets set something up.
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(Do you wander or just wonder?)

With my words, I hope to throw some oblique light upon your soul. By writing this blog I want to inspire you and show you that.

YES—YOU CAN > >

***Change your life at any time to make it more magnificent!

***Live with little money and still have an excellent life.

***Be able to live life getting very little sleep.

***Live ANYWHERE in the world and still make your life a fantastic event!

***See experiences that will add to and make your life better.

***I want to inspire you as to the wonders of the earth.

***Perhaps this is my new “gig”, traveling the world doing the same?

And, I’m not just, “Kitting Around”.

Create the life YOU want to live, NOW,

then make your life better and better!

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

Just posted my latest blog, you’ll have to let me know what you think have my words, please.

Then it was off to get a new windshield. A rock had flown up some months ago and I had a crack all the way across my old windshield. So, nice to see clearly once again. Boy, it really makes a big difference.

If it’s only about 7 in the evening and I’ve already found my spot to sleep for the night. In a residential area, I will be safe here.

What really bugs me about Las Vegas is the constant vehicle noise wherever you are in the town; day and night, night and day. There is no way to get away from it, wherever you go. As night comes on, there is less, as people go to sleep.

As you might know, I dislike cities at this point. Basically, each is the same as the other one. So, I aim to stay out in the wilderness. In fact, time to get out into the wilderness where I belong.

I went to Zion National Park, an amazing land-mass. But, the last time I was there, I was with Tina. We had been in the relationship 8 years, had a couple of years ago we went to Zion together. In fact, we had gone to all of the national parks in Utah. I could not stay, after bringing on memories of my time with Tina and thinking of things I did wrong?

Rode the bus/trolly up Zion Canyon and then you hike up The Narrows. On the bus ride up I remember Tina sitting next to me. We hiked up the trail together. At one point, while hiking along, I started thinking about my time with Tina and wrong I may have brought into the relationship. I got down on myself in a terrible way. There were people around me I kept my crying silent.

I couldn’t even finish the hike, I started back before the end of the trail. At that point, I couldn’t even stay in the park any longer, so I drove North. In fact, I was going to go to the other park in Utah as well, but I would not enjoy it so I heading to Salt Lake City.

I don’t think I can go to the parks in Utah again by myself and enjoy them, I will need to go with another person, perhaps you?

This is just an example of how self-talk can destroy a good place in a good time.

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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 your thinking. This is why I find them so interesting and important on our paths to happiness.

So what’s the secret of great quotes?

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.

Think right—always.

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

We’ve all known people who do not resonate with passion. A lackluster life at best is how they live. They do just enough to get by and meander through the time they have on earth. This book will teach you how to find this love, apply it to your own life, and achieve the excellence that you desire.

Often, people who find the desire are highly successful and they love their journey toward the end result. Along the way, even though they have not yet arrived at their goal, they constantly fuel themselves with this driving passion.

More importantly, they often bring others up with them.

We have to work together in the world and find success for all of us. Yes, we can all be at the top – it will work. Help others to move up and you shift forward and up.

Generating this passion from the bottom of your mind and the bottom of your heart will keep you driving forward. When you develop this love, it will help to build your life, I guarantee it. You can go from average to more than you would ever think.

Sorry to say, it seems to me that many of the people in America have settled with being “average” and living ordinary lives. We all should aim higher (and then higher and higher) to be (as they say in The Marines) all that we can be.

This is about going beyond being normal to becoming more and more. Being average never caught anyone’s attention or found them the excellence that they may crave. No one ever says, “I want to grow up to be average” when they are a youth, yet so many people end up there.

At any age, you can make the change and aim your life anew.

As you live your life, develop a purpose for living and understand why you want to be alive. Once you discover and understand your purpose, muster up an intense passion toward the end result.

This will give you stability in your life and help to make things more solid for you. People without a passion in their life lack energy and will often go nowhere–quickly.

Having passion will give you energy. In your life, you must love the journey as much as you love the destination you are aiming toward. Find your purpose, bring on your passion, and you will live the life that you want.

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MY DAILY JOTTINGS >> 

7/31 – – I just laid myself down to sleep. Checked my gauge, it’s 104 degrees, yikes. Eventually, I will get some shut-eye, until then I will simply comfortably lay here and think about the snow?

8/1–Here it is August 1st! What a time to be in Nevada and near Las Vegas – –the heat is extraordinary.

I’ve done Vegas before, no need to look around the town anymore. So just two nights in the city and if I went to the north. With the current world changes, Vegas is such a different place.

I stopped by Las Vegas Circus Center
(https://www.lasvegascircuscenter.com/),

Brand, thank you for allowing me to work on my last blog at LVCC for that short time. And what a great idea to tell me to go over to the eatery to finish the blog last Friday. The atmosphere there was a delight.

My plan is to head north to Zion NP. Tomorrow, Sunday, there might be a lot of people head Zion Park, but I think I will go there anyway.

In my travels, after looking at the map, I see I have somehow missed Petrified Forest National Park. I want to go to all the National Parks while I can. So, my plan is to go to Zion tomorrow, and then head down to the big Rock Forest after.

And then after, I will return to the other parks in Utah. But, you will find out as I do. After all, we’re on this mission together, yes?

I just looked at the temperature of 102 degrees, and it got up to 110 degrees. Oh, the joys of Earth.

Went to lunch today with my old friend, Wally Eastwood. We met and ate at Red Robin Restaurant. Of course, he’s not performed for months now because of Covid. His daughter and his wife are working and the family is doing fine oh, so good to hear. Over time he has invested his money well and has no worries. Here’s a video, enjoy Wally in action >>

/www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOKWF1fo06M

One thing I was thinking about, when I was in San Diego I had contacted 4 old friends, and, because of the virus, they told me they could not see me. Myself. I won’t hide away, I will keep living in looking for joy until the end.

8/2–Zion is amazing, as always.

Hike with me in The Narrows >>

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

Zion has much to offer, and, because I was there on a Sunday, many people were there with me. Not liking crowds, I did not stay long. As I was leaving the park, I saw a heard of bison (previously known as buffalo?) My new name for them in Bisalo or Bufson, what do you think?

About 1pm I saw a turnoff for Swains Creek, so I did. Some special places around here. A sign said, “Camping limited to 16 days, no, I didn’t think I would be there that long. Then, down the road, I saw a sign for Duch Creek Campground. I was there for the night, saw no ducks, saw no creek, anywhere. This is a lovely area in Dixie National Forest. I liked the place much, was there for the night.

Later I was gathering wood for the fire and was in a lava field. I stepped wrong and went down. My feet got pretty cut up, yikes.

8/3–THE LIBRARY IN CEDAR CITY, UTAH IS OPEN!!
I can finally get back to the life I had before, being able to get online and charge things in this clean and wonderful environment. Most every small town has a library, what a great thing.

8/4–I awoke parked outside the library and the small town. Very quiet last night, I slept well.

I love that the libraries are reopened. A good thing, too, that most libraries have a wonderful lawn on which I can juggle. Today they don’t open till 10, I have about three more hours to juggle, work on the van, and do what I want. I do like this life I am leading.

If you know me, you know I’ve always been–go go go.
It’s interesting spending time just relaxing and doing nothing.

8/6–Could only stay in Salt Lake City for 2 days, once again, another big city. You know I don’t like big cities, so off I went to the east.

I ended up in the town of Huntsville, still in Utah. What is a delightful little town, I must say. The first thing I went to was the library, of course, and there is a fantastic modern building and lands here.

Arriving at about 7 a.m. I had time to work on my juggling on their fantastic lawn, made some more tea, and had a fantastic time just all by myself here. The library opens at 10 a.m., it should be very nice inside, as well.

I was right, this library is fantastic. I am one of only a few in this whole place, many more employees than patrons around. Also, I am only one of three people in the huge library.

About noon I was the only one in the library. I was alone in the back, a librarian came up and told me I had to wear a mask! Remember, I was the only one there. I hate these new, unnecessary, changes.

It was funny though, they had all these “Social Distancing” signs up. Things are getting so ridiculous.

In the library for most of the day. I did go out and ate lunch in the van. At a recent food bank, I got a one-pound “Mediterranean Salad”, it was great. Today is August 8, the sell-by date on the salad is August 5, so it was still perfect.

In the library now, I was working on my computer and someone actually came by and told me I had to wear a mask to stay there. You have to remember, I was the only one in the whole library and so, there was no one near me for a least 50 feet. I asked her, “why”, she said it was just their policy. Things are really getting ridiculous in the world. I WILL NOT be a follower.

I want to head to the wilderness in Wyoming, but I know I have to get this blog out to you tomorrow, Friday. So, I am just staying at the library right now working on the computer, going out to the van to juggle and/or eat, and then back in. Once I get this blog out tomorrow I will be off to the woods and mountains. You will learn in my next blog exactly what.

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MY CHALLENGE FOR YOU THIS WEEK >>
Do you feel lost without your mask? I have many studies which show that they are ineffective. This week, only wear a face covering when it is mandatory.

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NEXT BLOG>>
Going to see my Facebook friend, James ​​Blare, in Newcastle, Wyoming, should be a good time; you’ll find out next week.

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