The Antidote

When you’re home after taking a trip
In a car or a plane or a ship
And your bags are unpacked
You may find yourself racked
With the doldrums, so here is a tip:

Do some research and start to explore
Places you haven’t been to before.
Get your calendar out
And, without any doubt,
Start to plan and your spirits will soar.

For the antidote to being bored
Is to have a goal worth working toward.
So if travel’s your thing
Let your fancies take wing;
Looking forward will be your reward.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Johnson Avatar
July 27, 2019 at 4:29 PM
See ilene, this is a total gem that people would love to hear on a morning talk show. Don't deny your public any longer. They are hungry for this stuff. :)
Bauer Avatar
July 27, 2019 at 6:02 PM
Thank you for your most supportive comments, Leslie! Much appreciated...
Leffanta Avatar
July 24, 2019 at 6:17 PM
For a life altering experience, visit Fort Apache Indian Reservation (eastern Arizona) and witness the 4-day puberty rite for an Apache girl's transformation into a woman. You can attend any of those held at, "The Old Fairground" in Whiteriver (there is an hotel there). Aloha! Rico
Bauer Avatar
July 27, 2019 at 6:01 PM
Sounds intriguing, Rico! I'm surprised they'd let the public attend...
Wolf Avatar
July 24, 2019 at 5:58 PM
Absolutely great advice for the traveler, Ilene, poetically expressed. :) gw
Bauer Avatar
July 27, 2019 at 5:59 PM
Thank you, as always, Gershon!
Allison Avatar
July 24, 2019 at 5:25 PM
what a super idea Ilene! Where are you off too next?:-) we have several breaks planed for this year and next:-) hugs jan xx
Bauer Avatar
July 24, 2019 at 5:36 PM
Hey Jan! Maybe the Isle of Man! Wouldn't that be nice? Actually, we're thinking of maybe Greece or Scandinavia, but it'll take me a while to decide...
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