BLOG 82—Back into Yellowstone!
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 >>
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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.
** 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 >>
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 up 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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August 28, 202010BLOG 81—I love the wilderness!
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.
** 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.****************************
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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August 21, 2020BLOG 80—Back in Wyoming!
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.
** 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 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.
==============August 14, 2020BLOG 79—Self-talk can destroy
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.** 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.comYES—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 >>
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.**************************
NEXT BLOG>>
Going to see my Facebook friend, James Blare, in Newcastle, Wyoming, should be a good time; you’ll find out next week.==============August 7, 2020BLOG 78—Back in Vegas
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.
** 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 >>
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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