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Sights seen

Little Switzerland A charming little collection of stores and such perched (precariously, I’d say) on the side of a tall mountain. Wonderful views from the smattering of inns there. The community is reminiscent of if Gatlinburg and Asheville, had a runt of a child community. There’s a Witch Shop, and a cafe, and a used… Continue reading
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The Camping/Glamping Experience

There’s the things… I live in the country. Compared to in-city living, it is indeed in the country. I see deer and wild turkeys in my yard almost every day. My neighbor has chickens, and someone across the little valley has chickens (with roosters), and turkeys. I hear the country and farm sounds all the… Continue reading
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Buckeye Bank – A Calming Camp Experience

Tanglewood Creekside Campground Near Linville Gorge in North Carolina is a nice little campground, Tanglewood Creekside Campground to be exact. It seems to be somewhat new, but is coming along nicely. Situated alongside Pepper Creek, there are some wonderful locations. I look forward to coming back in the future. The location is superb. There are… Continue reading
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My Best Life
Beautiful day today. It’s 1pm and only mid-seventies, with a breeze. Sun is shining, a few clouds skittering by with associated shadows on the ground; a Platonic perspective indeed. I’m sitting on my covered porch looking out at the little valley and wiping the sweat off my face. I’ve finished my lower yard. I use… Continue reading
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Inside the Deep 2
The big question is how does one encode empathy. Continue reading
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Closer to Home (I’m your Captain)
Great song, great feeling. The closer to home part that is. I’m nobody’s captain. Lock A campground at Cheatham dam was nice. Allegedly, the name Marvin means friend of the sea, which I extend to any maritime environment. Including the Cumberland River. The little shelf of land the campsite was on tapered gently to the… Continue reading
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One more night…

Phil Collins had it right. Today had the potential to be a glorious day. The night was cool, and I slept great. The crickets and other night creatures were a soothing lullaby. And then. Frustration and angst. There’s construction going on at the campground, and a swarthy team of redneck construction workers got started at… Continue reading