Sunny Day Flowers
A place I remembered well, where dreams were born, and memories made. This was where children learned, loved, laughed, growing while they played. Continue Reading...
West 2022 – Last Evening in Badlands NP
After my searing hike up Saddle Pass and around the loop trail, and a quick visit to Wall Drug, I returned for my final evening in Badlands National Park. Also, I had decided on doing a couple more hikes, albeit very short hikes. Continue Reading...
West 2022 – Daytime at Badlands
After a 700+ mile drive from Illinois to South Dakota on a Thursday in June. I enjoyed a gorgeous evening visit to Badlands National Park. As darkness fell, I returned to Wall, SD for a good night’s rest while looking forward to spending the next day (Friday) at the park. Continue Reading...
West 2022 – Badlands Intro
I was on my own. On the road. My schedule. I could go where I wanted when I wanted to. I was out west and I was there to explore. After taking a left at Minnesota, I eventually drove into Wall, SD to check into my room and take a deep breath. I had covered more than 2,030 miles in two-plus days. I was tired but the lure of the next adventure kept me in motion. Continue Reading...
West 2022 – Travel Day to Start
They say that "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step". I guess it was the Chinese that said it, but regardless, it's true. So, I figured that a trip consisting of 10,000 plus miles also started the same way. On June 14, 2022 I put the years of planning into action. Continue Reading...
QCMOTC Goes Camping 2022
Time waits for no one, and the summer hours pass so quickly, So we gathered for a few moments to camp again with the QCMOTC. Ya, I know, life is so busy and we all have the same amount of time, But it’s always fun to unwind with this group, sharing is sublime. Kids persist in growth, friendships here, new and renewed, to each a prize. Perhaps, the pace of life eases, as we Continue Reading...
Lloyd Alton Peterson – A Man Of Faith
June 12, 2022 ~ Lloyd Alton Peterson Like so many times before, I get to this space, and the page is blank. I am contending with countless thoughts, but none of them are a beginning. Memories speed past me like pickup trucks would if I were standing still on the shoulder of I-95 between Old Town and Island Falls. Continue Reading...
Sunday Series – Fireworks
The picture is of fireworks lighting up the night sky. And my mind went to a couple of places. Then there is also "Firework", which is a song. It was Katy Perry who sang it something like this... Continue Reading...
Sunday Series: Touching Lives – When Your Back Is Against The Wall
I hope these little inserts reach many people from week to week, and more importantly, help to effect lives in a positive way. Have a look and a listen. Spend some time on yourself. Nothing but truth here. You are worth it. Share it. Pay it forward. Continue Reading...