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 >>

Right now I am voice typing this on the cliffs overlooking waves in Encinitas, about 20 miles north of San Diego.

Chris Foster has a bike for me! It’s in great shape, owned by his neighbor. He fixed it up and get it running well for me, Thanks, Chris!

Here’s my new wonderful bike!
And you see my unicycle, too. 

Hard to describe this life I’m living. I have seen such fantastic parts of Earth and having a great time. Like I said before, wish you were with me.

Driving to the town of Borrego Springs. The temperature hit 100f degrees (37.77c) here, it is a desert town, after all.

But I did stop at a park with green grass and juggled for an hour or two. Felt great, getting better every time.

As I said, very very hot. I drive with no air conditioning, yikes, it’s not working. But, in the 70s and early 80s I drove through this weather with no problem in my VW 411 station wagon, a car I loved.

Dave, when I get back there you’ll have to get my air conditioning running again right.

In Slab City, California. Went by salvation mountain and slab Low’s(Loners On Wheels, https://lonersonwheels.com/index.html).

No one was in the Low’s group here. I’ve heard before that when it gets too hot, people go home. This is very understandable with how hot it was there.

Hope I went to the Salton Sea. on the way, I saw the longest train I’ve ever seen it just went on and on and on. Could have been a mile learn! This huge train had six engines, also.

Yes, I took a taste. I’ve heard the Salton Sea is saltier than the ocean, yes, it is.

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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, determines 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 >>

1. Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. – Confucius

2. Magic is believing in yourself, if you can do that, you can make anything happen. – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

 3. All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them. – Walt Disney

 4. The secret of getting ahead is getting started. – Mark Twain

 5. Don’t wish it were easier. Wish you were better. ― Jim Rohn

 6. The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new – Socrates

 7. Setting goals is the first step into turning the invisible into the visible. – Tony Robbins

 8. If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude. – Maya Angelou

 9. Decide upon your major definite purpose in life and then organize all your activities around it. – Brian Tracy

 10. Becoming strong doesn’t start in the gym. It starts in your head.

 11. Try not to become a person of success, but rather try to become a person of value. – Albert Einstein

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MY DAILY JOTTINGS >>

7/27—Donated a big box of items back to the food bank. Over time I have collected much, more than I could use. I suggest, if you have food items that you’re not going to use, donate them. They will go to someone who could use the nourishment.

I found a very nice park with clean-cut grass and trees for shade, a beautiful place. I will be meeting with my friend ma later at 6 p.m. so I have all day to work on stuff.

I even worked on doing a handstand. First time I’ve worked on those since my accident many years ago. It wasn’t perfect, but I got up!

That, I think, is the main way I came back from the coma. I have always challenged myself to go beyond what I thought I could do, or could you do. I made it a challenge to get back as far as I could and as well as I could. If you’re not currently, challenge yourself to go for the excellence that is in you.

This is something that anyone (yes–YOU), can do. Challenge yourself, safely, to always go beyond what you think you can do.

I’m making breakthroughs in my juggling, recently–that feels wonderful!

With the side doors on the van open a big butterfly flew in. This beautiful specimen could not find his way out. Eventually, after I opened all the doors, he flew for the hills. 

Today I even went running for a bit. Probably about a mile, it’s all good. I want so much to get back to my running speed. I just have to make the time two work on the running how are you can.

Also, I got my unicycle and went for a ride. I have trouble even standing on one leg, but I got the unicycle going all right!

7/29—Last night I met with my friend, Mark Costello, anyway and we went to get tacos, shrimp tacos.

We talked about old times

We were in boy scouts together.

We were in high school together.

We ran track and cross-country together.

What a great talk we had, so good to see you, Mark.

When can we talked about was our old track coach, Rick Mitchell, I found out he was put in jail many many years for having child porn on his computer. It shocked me, in fact.

So great to catch up with Mark and talk about all the times. Like one time we went with a friend weekend flew to San Francisco with our bicycles And rode down to San Diego. 

Right now I have parked at the beach again the prime spot, an excellent location. Closest to the beach, and with grass out in the back for juggling.

At the beach, I met Dirk and Christina, what wonderful new friends. They travel and live as I do, so good to see. 

When in San Diego I went to Discount Tire and had them check mine. The guy saw that the wrong tires were put on for the weight of my van. So, they gave me brand new tires! Such a great company, if you need tires, you must go to Discount Tire. 

7/29—This time I wasn’t too sad how about leaving San Diego.

It’s 3 now and I’m at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. There is no one working here, the place is empty. So, I grabbed a campsite, and here I am for the night.

Still hot, close to 100 degrees. I know that night in the desert gets very cold though, so I should sleep well tonight, I’ll let you know.

July 30. went by Salvation Mountain and slab Low’s in Slab City,  California. No one in the Low’s group was here. I’ve heard before that when it gets too hot in the summer everyone takes off oh, I see why.

Here is about Slab City >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vVCSUafFVI

On to the Salton Sea! I’ve heard that body of water is saltier then the ocean, I had to find out. I got down there and tried some, yes it is!

 

Onward I went. By the Salton Sea, I saw the longest train I’ve ever seen. It just went on and on and on. Could have been in one mile long. Pulled by 6 engines, this magnificent locomotive was very impressive.

I passed with must have been a coconut plantation, hundreds of trees I’m one side of the road.

I never thought I would stay the night in Barstow, California. But here I am, lucky me. 

The first local Park I checked out what is too close to the railroad track. There happened to be a noisy train going on the track right then.

The second local park I found much less noisy, here I am for the night. 

Just looked up at the temperature gauge, 106 degrees, YIKES! A half-hour later now, 107 and rising. Lucky me.

7/31—Drove into Las Vegas and went right to see my friends at Las Vegas Circus Center. They let me use my computer to get this blog out, thanks. 

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MY CHALLENGE FOR YOU THIS WEEK >>

SMILE—Keep this on your mind this week and start toward making it a habit, I love you smile!

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NEXT BLOG>>

I’ll be heading back to the National Parks in Utah, you will love the photos.

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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.

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

** 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 >>

I am typing these words in Tijuana, Mexico, right now, in the dental office now awaiting Dr. Bartell.

Yes, a foreign country. I am finding the dental work and the price is incredibly good. Also, as you might know, I grew up in San Diego, so good to be back. I will end up being here for about two weeks.

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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, determines 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”

“Challenge yourself! It is difficult to emphasize this enough. Whether you play basketball, climb mountains, makeup tunes at the piano, learn again to walk or speak, or push chess pieces across a board. There are ways of exploring the limits of our abilities as we try and expand them. Don’t just make an attempt at what you do, putting in half the effort. Put your all into every attempt. I have found that if you aim for excellence in all that you do, you will get better and better.”
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MY DAILY JOTTINGS >>
7/18—Went down for my final day of dental work. My teeth turned out great. I have received four crowns, so, I guess, I’m the real King! and had three root canal procedures performed.

Dr. Bartell showed me how I could get four more crowns on the front teeth so that my mouth and smile would look fantastic—I’d have an excellent looking set of choppers.

Yet, it would cost me $1000 more bucks, we may have to wait. But, this is the only life I will have, so I must find a way. In the photos, you will see before, when he ground my teeth down for the crowns, then after, with my new nice smile.

When I was in Boulder I did work for Cindy Marvell on her house, yard, car, and life. She gave me a good payment for that. Basically, Cindy, you bought me a new smile, thank you so much for that. And, I decided to get those other teeth done because I that thousand bucks was available.

Can be a long wait when you drive down,
that is why I walk across.

Along with Dr. Bartel, Dr. Nirobi also worked on my teeth. They are both passionate about and their work, and it shows in their results.

With me–Dr. Bartell and Dr. Nirobi, excellence in dental

Once again, if you need work on your teeth, come to Dr. Bartell, you will be so happy you did.
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https://drwbartell.com/
Even a US phone number >> 619-655-0273
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Last night I was asleep parked a very nice area to sleep free. I actually got up after the sun was already up, something I seldom do. I made a big cup of green tea to give me going and hit the road.

I ended up on the Pacific coast highway and I’m parked right on the ocean. Spaces go quickly so, by arriving early, I was able to secure a good spot for the day. Just turned 9 a.m. and all the spots are already taken. So, glad I found this early.

You are seeing the aftermath of a hang-glider landing.

Wish I had my bike, I would have loved to go for a nice bike ride this morning. But, I have no doubt I will get one somehow, and not too long of a time.

Gary, thanks for the offer of giving me your bike, so nice of you. You are the only one who let me know you might have a bike for me. Yet, you said it was a single-speed cruiser, I’m looking for a multi-speed mountain bike, thank you though.

I’m contacting old friends around San Diego, and many are scared about Covid and won’t see me.  Understandable, but makes me sad they don’t want to see me because of fear. This world we live has changed so much rapidly and so recently, I don’t think I like it.

In fact, I’m not sure how to feel about it, I almost feel like I’m diseased or something. Yes, I guess I’m taking it personally. For myself, I will not live in fear, we don’t know exactly what this thing is and how it will affect us. So I go on living my life with all the joy I can, until the end. When I die, I die, that will be alright. 

7/19—I ended up staying in a very expensive residential area last night. Quiet, I slept well, for a change. And, today I got a call from Chris Foster and he has a bike for me!

This bike he got from a friend, he says, is in great shape and he will be going over it for me to clean and make sure everything is running right. Chris used to race bikes and has many trophies to prove it.

The bike is has a women’s frame but runs like any bike. I will just have to remember to wear a skirt when I ride it, though.

As I wrote, I arrived early, so, being parked right on the beach, I have a nice spot for the day. Normal for San Diego, it was cloudy all morning.

I found a friend! A squirrel peeked out of me a couple of times from the bushes. I had some pistachio nuts, which were getting a little soft and old, I gave them all to him. He started shelling them and devouring the nuts quite quickly. I had some other nuts too, so I put those out, also. That was one happy squirrel!

I have a whole day to spend, so I went to visit my old stomping ground, Balboa Park, once again. Boy, I remember riding my seven-foot unicycle all over this park. And, to stand again in the spot I used to perform at was a unique feeling.

The wonderful fish pond in Balboa Park.

Needing gas, Costco was on my way south going to the park. First, I went into the store to buy an oriental salad mix I like. Next, time to get gas. The gas attendant was there telling everyone they had to wear the mask while getting gas. Hard to believe it.

Of course, it was outside, with the wind blowing and with no one else around. I asked this person why do we have to wear a mask, she said Costco says you have to. Another “follower”–I intent to not follow. Well, I never put mine on while getting gas. I can see wearing one while inside, but, come on, already.

7/19—Great to back in the area, I did some exploring today of past remembrances.

Me riding my bike (before it got stolen) around OB.

7/21—All day again today with Dr. Bartell. He chiseled/whittled/ground my teeth down, then took an impression of them, which will be sent out to get the crowns made.

The crowns (new teeth) will fit over the remnants of my old teeth, to be glued on with extra-strong glue. I return on Thursday to get my new teeth. So, a total of two root-canals and 8 crowns—I must qualify to be the king with so many crowns!

7/23—I am finishing up this blog while waiting for Dr. Bartell. Easy for me to walk here from where I park over the border for the work on my teeth; I am so glad I came. When I was young I was told I needed braces on my teeth, after I missed two appointments the doctor canceled the work.

For lunch, before the dental work, I have two chicken street tacos, quite tasty.

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MY CHALLENGE FOR YOU THIS WEEK >>

People are in need of help and comfort.
Find five people this week who need your consoling and do just that.

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NEXT BLOG>>

Where to go next, always a predicament. I’m wanting to head back to Utah for the national parks, then north to Wyoming. Help me decide, which way for me. By the way, where in the world do you live, may I come by for a visit?

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BLOG 77—Back to my hometown (San Diego)

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 > >

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 >>

Every week when I put out this blog it is, to me, like writing a book (I’ve written 15 books, so far.) I want to inspire you and motivate you to reach a higher level in your life; I hope I am helping with that.

I’ve discovered that the key to great writing if outstanding editing. Before you send anything, look over your words, many times, carefully, and make sure everything makes sense and things are in the right order.

While in Boulder, Colorado, I went to see a dentist who cleaned and took xrays. He discovered a number of things I needed done, at a cost of around $6,000. Right away I thought of Dr. Bartell in Tijuana, who did work on my teeth before. At $1,900, a much better price.

If you have dental work to be performed, I highly refer Dr. Bartell to enter your mouth. You can come to and park at a safe place in San Diego, take the trolley (a few bucks) down to the border. When you get across the border you can walk or take a $5 taxi right to Dr. Bartell on Revolusion, then do the same to return to your car. AND THEY HAVE A FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE FROM THE BORDER TO THE DENTIST! Call to learn. 

Av. Revolución 1129, Zona Centro, 22000 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico
619-655-0273

Home

Tijuana is always interesting to walk though and hear the voices. So close, yet a foreign country. Real Mexican food, always quite tasty.

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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 fascinating 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, determines 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! And, always, self-talk is so important—THINK RIGHT!

I hope the words I pick do help you.

These words are from my book series, “Beyond Your Potential”

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Be inspired by these words >>

Helping me get back from my 37-day coma, I found it interesting to learn again how to walk, how to communicate with people, how to simply sit up. These are things that most everyone normally take for granted.

• When was the last time you thought about >>

• How you balance yourself when you walk?

• How you form words when you speak?

• Or what muscles you use when you juggle?

• Oh, you don’t juggle, excuse me.

What I’m saying is, don’t take the things in life for granted, see all that you have and all that you can do, we have to feel all that life has to offer. There are so many joys in life to look for—no matter what might have happened to yo—if you look for them. Open your eyes to all the ways that you can overcome your obstacles. It made it less depressing for me if I made it interesting to relearn.

Since the age of 15 juggling was a main focus of my life. My overall knowledge of things in life was good, and I didn’t have a college degree.

I have described my comeback from the accident in terms of the specialization in juggling. After the accident I highlight the progress, perhaps giving the impression that my juggling magically came back easily, but, that’s not the case.

My mind was set on getting back to where I was with my life. That is part of what determines the quality of a persons juggling and life. I finally came to the conclusion that my juggling-life was different than it was before. The thrill I felt at my first juggling before the accident would not be obtained again.

At first I felt that I was lost without my comeback performance and this was attained only after weeks of work, much on my juggling ability. Hours of practice a day, and with the support of many friends.

Through it all, I not only regained some of my former ability to juggle; my belief in the importance of setting goals was reaffirmed. And I shall dwell on this latter point not simply because of its personal significance to me, but also because I feel that it is the key to learning the art of juggling. For me, you see, setting goals was the key to relearning that art.

Without setting goals for themselves, people stumble through life, not knowing where they are going, so in the end, they never get anywhere. You can’t be aimless about it. Set a path, then stick to the success you find.

A Marine General once told my lawyer and friend, Tom Vesper, that, “Whereas the ordinary man gets involved in an action, the hero acts such as to change the course of action. You change the course of action by setting goals and systematically going about achieving them.”

Even as I awoke from my coma, paralyzed, helpless as a baby, I knew I had to get started back to my former success in life. It was the overpowering reality of this conviction that enabled me to move, to learn again to speak, and to reassert myself as a complete human being.

Don’t think that I never got terribly depressed and down. In this book I have expressed many motivational ideas that I used to get back to life again after the accident. I tried to stay very positive in my writing. But, I have to admit, there were times when I felt like giving up and stop trying to get back to where I was in life.

It is usually the teacher who learns the most in life. This is because of the confidence of the teacher. So, the writing of this book helped to motivate myself to stay positive and keep trying hard—to help you. What might help you to get through any difficulty is to find something that can help you, like writing this book helped me.

One interesting thing, when I was first learning to walk again I would swing my arms in the wrong directions. In other words, I would swing the arm forward on the same side that was taking a step. I knew that I had to swing my arms, I had just forgotten that you swing your arm with the opposite leg to help balance yourself. There are so many things that a lot of people take for granted.

Life poses an endless series of problems and life changes. Without these difficulties life would be very boring. We need problems to know when we are doing good. What makes many problems difficult is the process of facing them straight on.

Problems are what distinguishes the difference between success and failure. Really, the only way that we grow in life is going through problems. Many people know this, yet they don’t take the time to go through the problems.

These people find many ways around the problem so that they don’t have to face it. They might blame someone else and say “It’s his fault” or “It’s her fault”. We have to take the problem on and solve it for everyone, no matter who’s “fault” it is.

No problem can be solved until someone faces the responsibility for solving it. Facing problems is painful, and problems don’t go away. We have to work through our problems or they remain forever. Getting through these barriers is what will make us grow as a person.

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MY DAILY JOTTINGS >>

7/11—From Boulder to San Diego is about 1000 miles. I had three days to complete this distance. On Friday I drove about 200 miles, I had left late. Such a nice drive and route 70 from Boulder going west.

If you’ve made this drive, you wouldn’t miss the turnoff for Zzyyxx Road. A unique name, pronounced ‘Zizicks’.

Arriving in the San Diego area in the evening, I drove by where I used to live on Via Las Cumbres Street. The road to the apartments is like going through the wilderness. This is Tecolote Canyon, a protected area; very nice. I knew I’d find some darkness on this road and it will be totally quiet so that was my sleep place for last night.

7/12—But, at 4am, I awoke to noises from the car parked near me. Seems that this group was out partying, and decided to bring the party with them were they parked on this quiet street. First, they played their loud music, then used their loud voices, not even knowing I was parked next to them. I usually awake early anyway, so, was not bothered too much.

When the sun was out, I walked into the apartment complex to get some pictures. A neighbor, Renee, called my name and we chatted for a while. She’s the only one from the old days who still lives there.

This is where I lived for many years.

Because I went through my accident and 37-day coma, of course, I was low-income. After these low-income apartments were built, I applied and was offered an apartment there. Brand new and right on the canyon, I couldn’t have asked for better.

I went and looked and it was initially one of the upstairs apartments. I didn’t want to walk the steps, so, I told them about my juggling and if I juggled and it would be noisy downstairs. So, they gave me a different apartment in a nicer location, I’m glad I argued the point.

I took some photos, you have to let me know what you think. It was like living in a wilderness area. Tecolote Canyon, which is all around the area, is protected. So, wilderness right at your front—I loved it, as you would know.

After going to see the apartment this morning, I drove down to Ocean Beach, the area where I grew up. A graduate from OB Elementary, Collier Junior High, and Point Loma High School, I knew and liked the area, a lot.

In high school, I went to this beach hundreds of times. 

Much has changed all around the region. I went to Robb Field, where I am now. This is a large park, quite nice. Working on things on the van, and typing this into my phone using only my voice. I like this voice typing, although, my fingers can fly on the keyboard. I expect I’ll be here all morning, but you learn from my post later.

I cooked up water for tea, usually 2 cups a day for me. And, I have a huge travel tea mug. Such as 1 mug of tea for me is like 3 normal cup sizes. So, as you would see, I am drinking plenty of fluid for my body.

I’ve driven to Ocean Beach, where I grew up, boy, much has changed in the area.

Have not showered in a couple of days, then I remembered about the showers at the beach. So, of course, I’ll be going in the ocean, too. I’ll let you know how it was a little later.

I must say at this point, how much I love this life I am living. Traveling where want and when I want is remarkable. If you can find a way to do such, it will add so much your life. In fact, I have the passenger seat open, care to join me?

The swim in the ocean was fantastical, brought back such great memories.

As you know, we only have this one life to live. That is why I’m going to Mexico to get my teeth fixed. My teeth do not hurt, but there are some problems going on. Well, while I am on this Earth, might as well have a great set of choppers.

It turns out, over time, some old crowns I had developed cavities under them, so the four need to be replaced. Also, two of my teeth needed route-canals performed, so that was done, too. So, four new crowns—I guess I really am the King!

Went to the beach today that I went to as a teenager, and, a good thing I qualified for disabled parking, I’ve secured the last spot in the lot. I plan to spend the day in the ocean, riding my bike around the area, even perhaps, ride my unicycle around.

As far as the disabled parking, I don’t overuse it. When there are some spots available I might park there.

As a youth I used to cycle (bicycle and unicycle) all over OB, many people around here still know me from those days.

A bright sunny day with this clear sky, I’ll take photos you can see for yourself. I wish you were with me, bye for now. This is a spectacular day, I must say.

There are so many pretty and in-shape girls in the area; I like the views. In fact, I was sitting in my van with the side doors open, a pretty girl stopped by and just wanted to introduce herself to me, quite nice.

Yes, Shasta, a pretty one is she. I’ve noticed that people on the west coast seem to be friendlier and smile and often want to meet you. Yes, I have been lonely. The friendliest people I’ve met are in New Zealand—always a smile and a greeting.

I just ate my lunch, a big salad I got for free from a food bank. As I have written before, the food at food banks is in great shape. It just went beyond the use-by date.

Normally, when you buy food at the store you might put it in your refrigerator for a week or two. So, your salad you bought at the store is in the same shape, or worse, as the food you can get for free at a food bank. So, I am eating healthy and eating well.

I have to sign off now.

Whoever goes into the ocean first wins!

In this bright sunny day, in this fabulous ocean, care to join me?

7/13—Monday today. Spent the day in Mexico with Dr. Bartell. They did much work on my teeth. Right before they started I went to a restaurant next-door and ate two street tacos, quite tasty, I must say, at a great price. Yes, this is like being in a foreign country.

Returning north, here I am staying parked on a street in National City, south of SD. I have known him from many years ago, Joe Hoffman was in rehab when I was back in 1982 at Sharp Hospital in San Diego.

Being twice as long in a coma, his brain injury and recovery were much more intense. He still has much trouble walking and talking. His mom, Eva, has to be with+ him 24/7. At this point, he still cannot walk well on his own, and his speech is quite hard to understand.

Joe’s mom dedicates her life to taking care of her son. A lovely woman, a couple of years ago her husband died, so she is all alone to take care of Joe. A very hard life was forced upon her.

7/14—A theft last night, right where I was sleeping. He was very quiet and very fast as he removed my bike from the rack on the back of the van. When I finally heard him, after cutting the lock on my bike with bolt cutters, I saw him out the window riding my bike into the night.

Eva says that they have been over here a number of times stealing stuff. I’m sure he really doesn’t “need” my bike, just likes to steal. I got angry for about an hour, then, after I figured out that there was nothing I could do, I just said to myself, “Let it go.”

I have done that before, too, and might be a good habit for you to develop. When something bad happens that you can do nothing to change and make things better, just say to yourself, “Just let it go.” Then, go on with things with a smile on your face as you get back to life.

The key is to start looking for solutions as soon as the change occurs. I thought, maybe you have a bike, or know someone who has a bike, that is not being used that I could have? Or for a low price? Also, when I come to pick the bike up, we can meet and hug?

If you can make this a new habit of saying, “Let it go”, it will add much to your life.

This day, too, was spent in Tijuana with Dr. Bartell. Most of the day I was in the chair, with a taco break in there somewhere.

7/15—This day was spent doing various tasks in the area. I even stopped at a park (or, parked at a park) and I did some juggling.

7/16—Most of my day was spent, for you, off line working on this blog.

7/17—More editorial work this morning on this blog, hope you like the read.

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MY CHALLENGE FOR YOU THIS WEEK >>

Starting this week, when bad things happen that you have no control of, start getting in the habit of saying to yourself, “Let it go”. Do this, with a smile, get on with your life in a joyful mood. With this limited time we have on earth, why spend it in a distressed way?

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NEXT BLOG>>

I will let you know how the last visit, Saturday, with Dr. Bartell went, and how my new choppers are.

Where to next for Kit?

I have no idea, but later I will let you know.

Any suggestions?

May I come to visit you?

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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––

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 >>

Boulder, Colorado is nice! Yet it was time to move on. I had to get back to the wilderness, so I went to Rocky Mountain National Park, once again.

This new thing about wearing a mask is really bugging me. Is it because everyone else is doing it? or, are people really scared they’re going to die? Well, even in the wilderness, away from others, some people were wearing a mask, ridiculous, to me. Or, while driving in the car, alone, some are wearing their mask—it makes no sense.

Scientists who work with deadly viruses have complete protection. No air can get into them or out. These masks might make people feel better, but, from what I have read, do not do much to help.

While at Cindy’s I did a lot of work on her home, including painting her fence.

Why just last night we went out to a restaurant, I didn’t have a mask. Before I went in they told me I had to have a mask on. They had one for me though, so I put it on, with a big smile on my face. As we got into the restaurant, no one had their mask on—they were eating—of course. So I initially had my mask on, when I found no one had a mask on, I kept mine off.

You might know how it really bugs me when people don’t look you in the eye and connect? They don’t say “hi”, and aren’t friendly. Now, people can hide behind their masks and be very unfriendly. I still try and say hi, represent friendliness, but I seldom get friendliness in return. And it seems to be getting worse as time goes on. I hope you are not one of the unfriendlies.

Do these people also sleep in their masks?

I’m not sure that I like what this new human life on Earth is turning into, but what else do we have? We do have the long big sleep, but, I’ll save that for another time.

The van is running a superb, I had some work done to it here in Boulder, even picked up four new tires, which are rolling great! I want to thank Jeff Murray and Discount Tire for the great price for the four tires, which are rolling well. Discount Tire impresses me, all the employees who worked with me did so in an excellent way.

If you need tires, check out Discount Tire.

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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 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, determines 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 >>

When we are children we have much less fear. After the accident, I had the limitations, the fear, that an adult might have. The way we can get over our fear of something is first to study and figure out exactly what it is we are scared of. In our mind, be able to accept the worst that can happen, and also the best that can happen. Then the most important is to take action. Without taking action we will stay in fear of whatever it is forever. Taking action toward our fear is the key to success. Another way that helped me, and can help you, is to picture ourselves doing whatever it is we fear. This will help us to conquer our fear. Really we are teaching ourselves, and the teacher is usually the one who learns the most.

Fear is False Evidence Appearing Real.

When we are dealing with loss and grief, remember that they are not our enemies, but living in constant fear of them is.

Fear of failure becomes fear of success for those of us who don’t ever try anything new.

If you fail at something in life, remember that it was only for that instance, you are not a failure as a person.

Breakthrough your fears.

There are three fears that many people are more scared of than even death: The Fear of Rejection, being made a fool or failure in the presence of others.

The Fear of Change, doing your own thing, going your own way, choosing a path that has not been followed before.

The Fear of Success, feeling guilty for our accomplishments and our successes.

The six basic fears:

The fear of poverty

The fear of criticism

The fear of ill health

The fear of loss of the love of someone

The fear of old age

The fear of death

Fears are nothing more than states of mind.

I never told myself that I could fail.

Confidence is the key. When you have confidence you can do just about anything. I learned that when you need to, just fake confidence to yourself and to others. You will feel better about yourself and get more accomplished, others will believe in you. Remember, confidence can bring you so far.

If you’re not confident at some point, fake it, you will be surprised at the outcome. What do you think I’m doing now, not really, but then again, who knows for sure. Always have full confidence that you will reach your goals and you will end up there before you know it. Confidence is a habit that you can, and must, develop for yourself. Confidence is not something you have naturally, it comes through practice. Find courage.

To develop courage…, act as if you already had it.

Do nothing to dull your energy. It is magnetic. Vitality, aliveness, and enthusiasm attract the same in others.

When I talk to people I never say “I should do that” or “I’m working toward that”. I work until I do whatever, then I don’t feel like a fool if I don’t do whatever it is. There is a saying I heard once, “Don’t should on your­self.”

Even when everything looks bleak, winners fuel themselves with continued optimism and determination. They persevere knowing that it will take years sometimes to become successful. Problems and frustrations are an incentive for them to work even harder.

Base your life on value, not cost.

Confidence is a pattern, train yourself.

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7/3—I decided to go to Rocky Mountain National Park. I just knew that July 4th weekend would bring in masses of people. When I arrived at mid-morning I saw that there were cars backed up to a stop often, even before you got into the park. It took an hour to just get to the gate.

Then I found out that all cars have to have a reservation to even enter the park, so it was back I went after a waste of time.

7/4—This next day I left to go up to the park at 6 in the morning, wanting to get there before all the masses of people arrived. Arriving at the entrance gate, there was not even anyone there, so I drove right into the park. As the day went, of course, more and more people arrived.

Also, I came to Rocky mountain national park early at 6am because I knew animals would be out early.

 

Well, I am glad it went into the park. Pretty quickly after I arrived, I came up on three very large elk grazing at a pond. Even this early, there are many you already stopped to see them. You will see from the photos these are some big creatures.

Later I saw a mama moose and her youngster. Hard to see these two, first they were in the woods, then they were laying down in the woods. So, I saw their heads as they were laying in the grass. So, no photos, sorry.

It was nice early when there were not many people, but, as the day went on, more and more showed up.

I’m not sure, I think there’s a snowy icy area year-round. In fact, I juggled 3 snowballs, with an audience watching, it was fun.

Then, what about lunch Tim,e stuff started to fall from the sky.

But, I didn’t get wet.

The hail soon changed to rain.

As soon as the weather changed, everyone wanted to depart. Are they scared they’re going to melt or drowned in the water? Seems that everyone was on our way out. I just parked my van and watched these goofy people as I was sitting on the side of the road.

Speaking of that, looking to the side of the road, drop-offs where many kilometers down to a crash ending on the rocks. So inviting, but not yet for me. If I were going to kill myself, an ending like that would be too painful. I once heard that the most pleasant way to go is to overdose on LSD.

Smashing on the road, that is how my younger brother, Gary, died. he was out off-roading with my older brother’s son, drinking beer, no seat-belt, they rolled, they both died.

And my older brother, Mike, died the same sort of death. He is was taking a bus from San Diego to Baker, Oregon, no one knows why, he got off the bus and started hitchhiking. He was hit by a vehicle and killed.

And, you know my touch with death—hit by a truck, which resulted in a 37-day coma. So all three Summers males were in accidents, I’m the only one who lived. A sad thing, but that’s life (and death.)

Had dinner tonight right next to the stream, the sound was so pleasant. The tacos, I must say, where delicious. Wish you were with me, you would have loved them too.

Well, on my way out, I stopped by the Estes Park library to see if they are open.

YES, THEY WERE!

I was able to plug-in and get online just like the old days. Hopefully, soon, all the libraries will be open, which would be fabulous for me.

This Estes Park library is only open from 9am until 1pm, so, I got a few hours in with a smile on my face.

7/9—This trail we were on went up to, Red Rocks, right near Boulder. The entrance to this wonderful area is only a few blocks away from where Cindy lives, it’s fabulous. you can be in the wilderness in just a few minutes, what a great place to live.

But, yikes, I forgot to bring my camera. So, I could not take any photos to show you how splendid the area is. I’m sorry about that, I must remember to bring my camera to show you the fabulous places I go to.

Here is Red Rocks >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXW6QjcyAI8

This was a challenging terrain for me to conquer. Many rocks and boulders to get through, the trail was not the best, also. Just took one fall, as my foot slid on small pebbles. It was a great challenge.

With balance issues and how I often see double, I have trouble dealing with rocks in the landscape. I sometimes have to close one eye to see right, and do quick shifts in footing to help balance.

In fact, That is one of the main ways I came back from my 37-day coma, I would constantly challenge myself. I had to learn to do everything physical once again, including eating, walking, and juggling. Always reaching for more, I continue to concur things that seem challenging.

This is a habit that will help you, challenging yourself. Along with this, if I do not want to do something that you know needs to be done, I do that first, before easier things.

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MY CHALLENGE FOR YOU THIS WEEK >>

Challenge yourself (safely)! This week, get things done you hesitate doing or put off, get them done! and stay ahead of your challenges. Make this a new habit, it will add much to your life.

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NEXT BLOG>>

Recently I went to get my teeth cleaned, along with xrays. The dentist found a number of things wrong with my teeth—over 6,000 bucks worth. I know I need to have some work done, then I remembered Dr. Bartell in Mexico, who has done work on my mouth in the past.

The last time I needed much work done it would have been over $10,000 in the US, I went to Dr. Bartell and it was 10% of the cost of having in done in America. And, the people there speak better English than I do, so, no language worries, and the work is magnificent.

I will be writing next week about each step I took to walk over the border and go to Dr. Bartell. If you need work done on your teeth, it might even be worth in to fly into San Diego and pop over the border to get some excellent work done on your mouth.

https://drwbartell.com/

619-655-0273

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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–

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’m glad to take you on my journeys with me!

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INTRO TO THIS WEEK >>
Putting my blog out today, Thursday, because I do not know if I will have WiFi connection tomorrow.

Because I have not been traveling, and because I have many new friends, I will let you know about me in this blog. I will be including photos from my past juggling, let me know what you think.

Still held up in Boulder, Colorado. With places closed where I normally charge up my computer and get online, like libraries and McDonald’s, for example, I am very happy that Cindy allowed me to live in my van while it is parked in her driveway. Thank you, Cindy.

Although, I have completed all the work that Cindy needed on her house, so I will be heading north today. I would love to visit you wherever you might be in the world, please let me know if we can work that out.

I have many new friends who my blog goes out to, so, because I am not traveling and cannot write of life on the road going to national parks, I wanted to let you know something about me.

I am happy you are my friend. By email, I post to about 400 people, and, I have almost 5,000 friends on Facebook who get my words. My aim is to inspire and motivate you to live a better life, I hope I have been meeting that goal.

So, a different kind of blog that I normally put out. 

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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, determines 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.

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Question Life

As you would guess, I had many questions about life after the challenges I have been through. I knew that the person who asks the best questions often gets a better life. As I found out, when things are not going well, there are some questions that you should be asking yourself, such as, “Is this really that important to me?” Ask yourself if there will be any chance of success if you continue doing whatever you’re doing the same way you’ve always been doing that same way.

Another Way?

Also, ask yourself if there is another way of doing whatever you want to accomplish. Asking ourselves questions will lead to better decisions and ways of doing things, rather than just taking a chance on things. Look at your life and see where you need change to help you move forward. Make change happen when you need it, don’t wait for an accident or problem to occur before you make any changes.

I wanted a Change

At a time right before my big accident, I had written to my friend, Ken Benge. In my letter, I said that I enjoyed my juggling and performing life very much at the casino, but I knew that I wanted to move on to something different after a while. I was successful, I was making good money, but I saw that change was eventually needed in my life. We all need changes for advancement.

Welcome Change

If we just live our days with nothing changing, life can be boring, we don’t grow. I’m not saying that it will take something like what I went through to wake you up for a change, but you have to look forward to changing. You see, change is the one thing we can’t avoid. We can avoid paying taxes by not working; we can even avoid death with the medical breakthroughs that the medical profession is making. But we have to get used to change. Interpret change as adding to your life, make change a good feeling. Make positive changes happen in your life through your thoughts.

Create the Right Thoughts

How you feel is not the result of what is happening in your life, it is your interpretation of what is happening at that moment. Things are often how we perceive them in our minds at the time. See the future but live moment by moment. Yes, I did get down after the accident at times, but I created the depression. That is the only way that people can become stopped in their minds, they first have to create the depression. You have more control then you know through yourself-talk.

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MY DAILY JOTTINGS >>

Since I’ve not been traveling and because I have many new friends, instead of my daily writings, today I will be letting you know about me.

The bio of Kit Summers.

Kit Summers has had a tumultuous life, traveling from being one of the top jugglers in the world to lie in a coma for more than a month, learning to speak and walk all over again, passing through a failed marriage, run down by a truck the second time and finally emerging as a successful motivational speaker. He has learned to turn adversity into opportunity. Now let Kit teach you how to do the same thing in your own life—FIND SUCCESS!

I rose to great heights as a world-class juggler.

Then fell face-down to the earth through the aforementioned accident and subsequent 37-day coma.

Then rose again with the writing and publishing of my first book, “Juggling with Finesse”, and starting my fresh salsa business. See summerssalsa.com

Fell back down after getting hit by a truck—the second time.

Up again by starting work on this book to help you.

Back down when put in jail for a month on a false charge (which was dismissed.)

Ascended once again, traveling throughout the world to see and experience new things.

Up-down, up-down.

Join me on my roller-coaster ride as I bring your life to higher levels.

Learn more at www.kitsummers.com

And/or watch this video from some years ago >>

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lr8QFnD1yGc&t=14s

Here is my juggling act from 1981.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZALVajgH6Q
Please let me know what you think.

 

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MY CHALLENGE FOR YOU THIS WEEK >>
The weather is getting nicer, remember to visit parks, they are near you, it will clear up your ming.
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NEXT BLOG>>
Heading toward Wyoming, we will see together.
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