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Travel Is the Perfect Teacher

Travel is the perfect teacher
    for those with wealth to go

  Aging shelves hold well-worn books
    aboard whose ships I stowed

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Suzanne Delaney

March 22, 2023 at 2:08 PM

The best travels we had were with a backpack and very little money. I dare say it would be risky nowadays. Grateful for the times I’ve lived in even though it is now running out. I do love my books too. Thanks GW for this, SuZ

Gershon Wolf

March 22, 2023 at 6:53 PM

You know what? It was Risky back then too. Capital R. Every generation looks back, I think, and wonders how it made it through alive. Even the snowflakes of today will too. ... And so it goes. Thanks for the interesting comment, Suzanne. Peace and Tranquility, Gershon

Elizabeth Mccann

March 22, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Yes, it is Jacob Frank. It is a fantastic book. The research is amazing but the devices used to keep several views working all at once is incredibly skilful. One of those books you don't want to ever end. Elizabeth

Gershon Wolf

March 22, 2023 at 2:41 PM

I'm going to try this Jacob Frank book soon then. I've read historical accounts of him in textbooks, but not 'in the flesh' of a 'fleshed-out' write, if that makes any sense. Thank you so much for letting me know. Appreciated! ~ gw

Paula Goldsmith

March 22, 2023 at 1:40 PM

A wonderful and true write. I enjoyed it. Have a great/blessed day as you write away..............

Gershon Wolf

March 22, 2023 at 6:52 PM

I'll be writing away right away. ~ Riteway Writer

Ilene Bauer

March 22, 2023 at 1:06 PM

well said, gershon! i enjoyed...

Gershon Wolf

March 22, 2023 at 6:45 PM

Glad to see that smile of yours, ilene. Keep on keeping on.

Kim Rodrigues

March 22, 2023 at 4:39 AM

Indeed travel is the best teacher…in person and well-traveled books! Since I just visited Tombstone, Arizona, I am reading a book called “Ride the Devil’s Herd,” about Wyatt Earp’s epic battle against “The Cowboys.” Chapter one is so detailed, I am taking notes ;)

Gershon Wolf

March 22, 2023 at 6:42 AM

Wow! Taking notes! You are dedicated, special and almost unique, Kim! ~ Fellow note-taker

Elizabeth Mccann

March 22, 2023 at 12:59 AM

This is actually quite lovely, Gershon. Now reading "Jacob!" Elizabeth

Gershon Wolf

March 22, 2023 at 6:41 AM

Thank you so much for the enthusiasm Elizabeth... Is the book you're reading, 'Jacob,' about Jacob Frank, the false Messiah? I'd be interested in your opinion of it. Thanks! Light and Illumination, Gershon