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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.

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Robert Johnson

Date: 7/27/2019 4:29:00 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. :)

Ilene Bauer
Date: 7/27/2019 6:02:00 PM

Thank you for your most supportive comments, Leslie! Much appreciated...

Rico Leffanta

Date: 7/24/2019 6:17:00 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

Ilene Bauer
Date: 7/27/2019 6:01:00 PM

Sounds intriguing, Rico! I'm surprised they'd let the public attend...

Gershon Wolf

Date: 7/24/2019 5:58:00 PM

Absolutely great advice for the traveler, Ilene, poetically expressed. :) gw

Ilene Bauer
Date: 7/27/2019 5:59:00 PM

Thank you, as always, Gershon!

Jan Allison

Date: 7/24/2019 5:25:00 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

Ilene Bauer
Date: 7/24/2019 5:36:00 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...