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Crossing Paths - A Julianne Story

Crossing Paths – A Julianne Story

Julianne as a toddler

I was a three-year-old boy in Albuquerque New Mexico when she was born in Mesa, Arizona. By the time she was five, I was on my way to Dallas, Texas with my family. By the time she was ten, I was learning the ropes as a junior high student in the Denver area. As she grew to the age of 15 and had begun her high school years, I had already traveled to Bozeman, Great Falls and…

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In Case You Missed It... Trivial Thursdays Interview on WRFL-FM -- LISTEN HERE

In Case You Missed It… Trivial Thursdays Interview on WRFL-FM — LISTEN HERE

Had a fun time interviewing with Mick Jeffries, the long-time and award-winning host of WRFL-FM Radio “Trivial Thursdays” this morning.  In case you missed it, here is an MP3 Audio file of the broadcast, courtesy of WRFL and Mick…edited by yours truly.  Also in the studio with us was Leif Erickson.  Great to meet and mingle with these two.  Mick even surprised me by playing an Antsy McClain song…

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58 to 40: She is fun-loving

58 to 40: She is fun-loving

Julianne is fun-loving.  In fact, I might even say she can be goofy at times, but NOT in the Post Title (of course).  Our daughter Amaree even has nick-named her “Nuttiness.”  And sometimes it fits.

Julianne is not obnoxious.  She is also not very outspoken or gregarious (like her husband).  But, she has a goofy side.   I think that our children picked up their “goofy” sides from her.   I am just…

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60 to 40: Let the Countdown Begin!

60 to 40: Let the Countdown Begin!

I have been waiting almost a year for this day. It is officially 60 days away from my 40th anniversary of marriage to my sweetheart Julianne.

What a momentous time for us! The past 40 years have brought so many wonderful blessings into our lives and offered us so many wonderful opportunities to grow closer and to learn about life and love. I have cherished every moment, even the difficult and…

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Looking Back 45 Years - Setting the Course of My Life

Looking Back 45 Years – Setting the Course of My Life

Chicago VII – Released March 11, 1974

A couple of days ago I was listening to the album Chicago VII, which is one of my all-time favorite compilations of music, and certainly my favorite Chicago album. The album represented a change in direction for the group as they added a few more jazzier tones to the typical rock that they had.  In fact, that summer I got to see them in concert — my…

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Many thanks to Wendy VanHove over at Wendyvee’s Roadsidewonders Travel Blog for an awesome review of my new book. Check it out and visit her other posts on back roads travel and quirky places! http://roadsidewonders.net/less-beaten-paths-of-america-unique-town-names-volume-1/ #travel #quirkytravel #offbeattravel #backroads #uniquetownnames #sumoflam

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Announcing My First Book! Now in progress

Announcing My First Book! Now in progress

Finding Success in Missouri

Hello all! Just wanted to announce that I am in the midst of writing my FIRST BOOK (in a planned series of 12) – Titled “Less Beaten Paths of America: Unique Town Names,” the book is all about a number of unique named places I have been to on my numerous travels along the back roads of America. The cover art is currently being designed by my good friend Antsy McClain

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Merry Christmas from Kentucky (at Lexington, Kentucky) https://www.instagram.com/sumoflam/p/CX6CCTtOuNT/?utm_medium=tumblr

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If you’re not listening to this classic @antsymc Christmas ditty you are missing out!! (at Lexington, Kentucky) https://www.instagram.com/sumoflam/p/CXuAKCFl4R_/?utm_medium=tumblr

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You still have a couple days to order and get a book before Christmas! #enjoytheread #enjoytheride. https://bit.ly/smflm (at Lexington, Kentucky) https://www.instagram.com/sumoflam/p/CXZ9WxWs16x/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Natures wondrous little things #butterfly #wasp #bee #spider #insects #naturephotography #nature #naturelovers #kentucky #sharethelex #hummingbirds (at Sumoflam's Singlewide) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn-QPHbhjar/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1wzax8i00rqf5

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Day 645: Signs of spring on March 1. First flowers of 2020!! #choosehappy (at Sumoflam's Singlewide) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9N0FZ3ltZt/?igshid=171zetcvj6e07

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Happy Sabbath Day! Nice day. #sabbathday #sabbathselfie #iamlds #choosehappy (at Sumoflam's Singlewide) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3ABIVHF8DR/?igshid=cp0vti5rcts0

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Hey all — If you have ever purchased one of my books and would like a signature in your book, I have now ordered BookPlate stickers and can personally sign that way. If you would like one (for each book), please send an email to lessbeatenpaths@gmail.com with your name and address and the book(s) you have and I’ll send you one for each book. No cost. And you WILL NOT be added to a mailing list (unless you specifically request it). Thanks again for your support! David “Sumoflam” Kravetz #travel #travelbooks #quirkytravel #offbeattravel #backroads #ustravel #roadsideamerica https://www.instagram.com/p/B2Se6ZPlvlX/?igshid=10d22z47nigm1

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Day 537: When the books you wrote throw a one two punch on the Amazon charts (even for only a few days) and over 5000 are downloaded in a promotion! #choosehappy (at Sumoflam's Singlewide) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0zulq9l5_8/?igshid=rme2pv64rvq5

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Happy Sabbath Day! #sabbathday #sabbathselfie #iamlds #choosehappy #sumoflamselfie (at Sumoflam's Singlewide) https://www.instagram.com/p/BznnbIflqwT/?igshid=9dspjjer0j41