“KITTING AROUND”
BLOG 335–“ARE YOU ALRIGHT?”
Don’t sleepwalk through life
I aim to illustrate and Deepen Contemplation Together
I WANT TO INSPIRE YOU TO LIVE DIFFERENTLY AND BETTER!

*** A world-class juggler/performer.
*** Only YOU know what is best for you.
*** Going through a 37-day coma — Yikes!
*** This blog looks best when viewed on a laptop.
*** If you read through Facebook, see >> kitsummers.com
*** Despite being hit by two trucks, I remain happy.
*** What do you want to accomplish before you die? 
*** I lived in my van for six years, which was quite pleasant.
*** I visited all the US national parks and met Beth.
*** Beth and I got married on 2/22/22 at 2:22.
*** But sadly, our divorce is imminent.
*** In 2025, I met Jennifer. We are sooo happy together!
*** Regretfully, we broke up.
*** I have a great deal of love for someone.
*** But I have not yet found them.
*** Always remember, the past is a teacher; learn from what happens and move on.
*** Every day is better than the day before.
*** Remember, the future will come.
*** All you have is “now”—ALWAYS!
*** Make each “NOW” excellent!
*** You should not be allowed to die until you have done something to advance people.
*** Have you seen >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFC5vLPDWRo 

BE TAKEN AWAY WITH ME
ON WONDERFUL ADVENTURES!

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WHY I WRITE THIS BLOG
You have many who assist and teach; I hope I help guide you. I want to lighten your path toward excellence. I am not trying to show you “the way”; I am trying to help you find “your way.” Writing this blog each week is a new and different experience for me every time—I love it! In other words, I hope to continually enrich your life and elevate you to a higher level of achievement. Your life should always be starting again–a better life each time! You should not be allowed to die until you have done something to advance human life.
   
I WANT TO INSPIRE YOU WITH MY WORDS –WORDS HAVE POWER!
Are you accomplishing what you want before you pass away?
These words can fill you with optimism and empower you to think positively.
You can (and should) make changes to improve your life at every age.
Let these ideas motivate and drive you towards self-improvement.
Of course, that leads to helping others lead better lives.
We all need to help each other reach a higher level.
         
MY EXPERIENCES
You already know a great deal about my writing, and I want to remind you of the key ideas that are
most important to me. I can provide you with additional thoughts on how I can assist you. ering about
I hope to share ideas from my life to help you live better.
Remember — only you know what is best for you.
And — you are only as young as the last time you changed your mind!
     
A NEW WORD DAILY!
Sign up at >> https://www.wordgenius.com/ 

YES, YOU STILL HAVE TIME TO FIND YOUR SUCCESS!
THINK  —  AND THEN THINK AGAIN.
WHAT NEW STORIES ARE YOU READY TO WRITE? 

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OPENING WORDS
   
Writing this blog keeps me going. With so many significant changes occurring in my life, writing this blog helps me stay centered and in control. Did you know? I also published 15 books to help people.

This week was kind of bland; not much occurred. I’m still not sure if I like it here. If I wanted to leave, I don’t know what I would do. Am I stuck here? I’d say no, the staff here is excellent and helps me a lot. 

WELCOME THE PRESENT MOMENT- EVERY SINGLE INSTANT! 

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BLOG 335–ARE YOU ALRIGHT?
   
Someone says, “So Kit, how are you?”
My response to this question,
I say, right away,
“Yes I am.”
And that is all.
     
Usually, people ask this question because it is so common and easy.
They don’t take the time to think of something else to say.
Whenever you speak, consider your words, ensure they are accurate, and that they will add to the conversation. 
 
People often say “How are you?” as a standard greeting or a social lubricant, rather than expecting a detailed account of one’s physical and mental state. It’s a way to acknowledge someone’s presence and initiate a friendly interaction.
     
While some may genuinely be curious, the response “Fine, thank you, and you?” is a typical and expected way to acknowledge the greeting without getting into lengthy details. You don’t have to be like everyone else; you must find your way. I never respond to this question.
 
For me, this question is just a waste of time.
     
There are so many other things to say to start a conversation. It’s best to say something nice about the other person — enthusiastically! This will provide a better starting point for a talk or connection.  The following are also starters >>
Are you OK? What’s new with you?
So, what do you like to talk about?
It’s been a while! What’s changed in your life?
Get away from the common, “How are you?”
   
I am reminded of something that bothers me about the English language: the letter W and the number 7. It goes u, then v, then w. Every other letter is one syllable. The letter looks like two u’s or two v’s, so it is pronounced “double you”. It seems ridiculous that a different sound wasn’t used, like calling it wa or something.
 
That leads us to the number seven, of the first 10 numbers, which is the only one with two syllables. It could have been called “Sev” or something. Did these people not think? No way to change it now, or is there? If we all make enough noise, perhaps we could bring about a change.
       
How are you?” has become a kind of ritualized greeting. It’s a longer, more detailed way of saying hello. Not only are you saying hi, but you’re also being a little more friendly and asking how they are. But, most of the time, people don’t mean it when they ask this “question.”
   
Every time you open your mouth–think–and don’t say something stupid!
   
Expressions like “How are you?” or “What’s up?” are called “phatic expressions.” “Phatic” means that it is intended to promote rapport and social cohesion rather than as an actual exchange of information. Most of the time, it seems, people don’t mean it when they ask.
     
They don’t care how you are doing; they just want some response from you. Just respond by saying “hey, what’s up?” or, like me, say, “Yes I am.” Be different, find a better way! It makes no sense. Socializing is essentially narrating and commenting on everything that is going on, much like broadcasters during a sports game. It is a game.
   
A common and straightforward way to respond to “How are you?” is “I’m fine, thank you. How are you?” or “I’m good, thanks. How about you?”. You can also use variations like “I’m doing well” or “I’m okay”. More casual responses include “Not bad” or “Can’t complain”. All of which are a waste of words.
 
A standard and straightforward reply to “How are you doing?” is “I’m doing well, thanks. How about you?” You can also say “I’m fine,” “I’m good,” or “I’m okay,” and then ask how they are. For a more enthusiastic response, you could say “I’m doing great!” or “I’m fantastic!” If you’re not feeling great, you can be honest and say “I’m not doing so well,” or “I’ve been better,” and then explain if you’d like to.     
     
Some simple answers to the question, How are you? >>
Simply say, “Yes I am.”
“How do you want me to be?”
“I’d be better if you were with me.”
“Extremely good looking, I’d say!”
“Getting better every time you talk to me.”
“Do you even care?”
     
If only I had a cheat code or a brain implant that would automatically make me say witty, funny, clever, insightful or cute things that others would “enjoy” hearing or deem to be the “appropriate” thing to say, then life would be a breeze.
   
Unfortunately, due to many complications such as anxiety, sadness, depression, and fatigue, we often have to force ourselves to give a shit about even interacting with others. Be happy with yourself, that is often all we have. But remember, I am here for you. 

ALL YOU HAVE IS NOW!
MAKE THINGS FANTASTIC! 

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WORDS TO INSPIRE YOU!
Inspirational quotes and sayings have a unique ability to change the way we feel about life and can change our thoughts. They are attractive, challenging, and essential on our path to joy and happiness, as well as finding ways to inspire ourselves and others.
   
READ
Reading through the quotes below about life can do the trick if you’re looking for a pick-me-up or a healthy dose of motivation. Whether centered around positive affirmations, self-care, or success, life quotes can be powerful inspirational tools.
     
THE BURST!
Inspirational quotes and ideas provide a quick and timely burst of wisdom to help us regain our focus, offering the inspiration needed for the day or occasion. I hope the words below bring a smile to your face and drive you to make this day and every day a fantastic event.
   
BE POSITIVE!
Just as positive words can make someone smile, and a well-timed, amusing quote can make someone laugh, your thoughts react to real life. Have this control! You have complete control over only one thing in the universe—YOUR THINKING!—and that’s where motivational quotes come in!
     
“YOU”
Your quality of thinking and how you think and feel about yourself, including your beliefs and expectations about what is possible, determine everything in your life. Use quotes to move ahead in your life.
 
SELF-TALK IS SO ESSENTIAL—THINK RIGHT!
To stay motivated, use each day as an opportunity to improve and move closer to your goals. It might sound like a lot of work, and it’s next to impossible with your busy schedule. But you can do it! Motivational words, yes, are just words. But they are positive words; they will keep you on track.
   
QUOTES
Motivational quotes impact our brain, behavior, and lives because they make us feel like we are in control of our success and have a sense of self-efficacy. Quotes make us believe that we have the confidence to complete a task successfully, which is different from having the motivation to succeed.  
 
QUOTES WILL BENEFIT YOU!
Positive and inspiring quotes can be like sunshine on a cloudy day. They inject optimism into our thoughts, brighten our mood, and help us focus on the good in life. They remind us that even in the face of adversity, we can see the silver lining and embrace a positive attitude.
   
PEARLS OF WISDOM
In a world filled with challenges and indecisiveness, the power of inspirational quotes cannot be exaggerated. These pearls of wisdom uniquely uplift our spirits, can spark positive change, and fuel our motivation when we need it most.
     
WORDS WILL CHANGE YOU!
The correct motivational quote can transform you and your perspective, helping you overcome excuses, step out of your comfort zone, and take action. Read these words with an open mind and learn to improve your life.
   
THESE QUOTES
When you read these quotes, you’ll also realize that many other people worldwide are experiencing these feelings. These feelings make you think you’re the only person who could feel this bad. But you’re not. Many other people also feel bad. This is the irony of it. You don’t want other people to feel crappy, but it does make you feel better, or at least comforted to know that other people feel just as bad as you.
   
READ CAREFULLY
These quotes can be used when you wake up or prepare for work.
You can write your favorite quotes somewhere where you can see them as soon as you wake up.
These quotes are motivating, inspiring, and encouraging.
They will help you see your potential, stay motivated, and see the beauty in every morning.
Use them to your advantage!
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I HOPE THE FOLLOWING WORDS
INSPIRE YOU AND ADD TO YOUR LIFE >>
   
“If you ever start feeling like you have the goofiest, craziest, most dysfunctional family in the world, all you have to do is go to a state fair. Because five minutes at the fair, you’ll be going, ‘you know, we’re alright. We are dang near royalty.”
― Jeff Foxworthy
   
“You don’t have to get ready if you stay ready, alright?
I’m always in the gym, constantly training, all the time.”
― Donald Cerrone
   
“I was on some TV shows with Lady Gaga the other week, and you could see the difference in reaction between her fans and my fans outside. She comes out, and she looks like a star, and the reaction is just tears, crying, people going, ‘Oh my God, Oh my God.”
― Ed Sheeran
 
“One of the great things to pretend is that you’re not only alright, you’re in great shape. Now to have that come true – I’ve gone on stage depressed and that’s worked its magic on me, ’cause if I can convince you that I’m alright, then maybe I can convince me.”
― Carrie Fisher

           
“Fool is Alright”
― Bruce Springsteen
   
“You ain’t a beauty,
but hey, you’re alright.”
― Bruce Springsteen
   
Believe that everything is gonna be alright!”
― Md. Ziaul Haque
   
“Two alrights make one good”
― Surya Chand
   
“Stayed on, and became the Cymri.
What if we’re all Jews, you see?
All scattered like seeds?
Still flying outward from the primal fist so long ago.
Man, I believe that.”
― Thomas Pyncho

YOU MUST IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR THINKING,
YOU CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE’S DIFFERENTIA—SOMETIMES INSTANTLY!
COMPOSE A NOBLE BOOK AND WRITE A BEST-SELLER.
YOU ARE AMAZING—PLAY YOUR PART!
YOU CAN TURN THINGS AROUND FAST AND ACHIEVE YOUR
WILDEST DREAMS NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE IN LIFE!

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MY DAILY JOTTINGS >>
Each week goes by so quickly.
It seems that time is passing more quickly.      I took this photo in my travels> 
You must live joyfully, daily, for each day!
     
Do you know what you did last Monday?
Do you remember what you ate for dinner last Thursday?
Keep track of your doings for a few weeks; you will see your time differently.
Remember, the quality of your life depends on what you do each day, in every moment.
  
7/26–Very Sunny and pleasant out now. I want to go out on the field and do some running, but that is not allowed. I must do something about that. I will let you know more later.
   
7/27–Nice to be able always to leave the seat up (except for specific times).
All my life, I have lived with or around females.
My mom taught me always to put the seat down after I pee, and I have.
   
Today, I am feeling very much like I am in jail here. I need to find a way to escape.
   
7/28–I guess I am lonely. I awoke from a dream where I was joking with a lady, and love danced between us. I don’t see any way I could meet someone while here at the brain injury rehab. That makes me sad.
   
Today I made a batch of my chocolate chip cookies.
Everyone loved them, as you will too.
Make some, it’s time >>

Kit’s Chocolate Chip Cookies
Mix:
4 sticks of butter, melted in a microwave
4 eggs, yolks broken up with a fork
1/4 cup Kalua
1/4 cup vanilla
1 teaspoon of baking soda
1 tablespoon of salt
   
Then, in a different bow, MIX:
1 1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 cup brown sugar
5  cups of flour
     
Then mix the two bowls together.
Add 4 cups of chocolate chips
Bake at 325 for 16 minutes
   
7/29–Most of my life, I have lived with someone. Waking up and having someone next to me, I like that. Sometimes I awaken and expect someone to be there, but they aren’t. So that makes me quite lonely and sad. I know this is not long-term, but it feels like it is.
 
Today I am feeling very strange about living at this place. It seems that everyone here has something a little off. I have been wondering what my “Little bit off” might be. The brain injury clinic/hospital is full of interesting folk. I’m not sure if I like being here.
   
A driver took me to Best Buy today to discuss my computer. It still is not fixed. Things are set up incorrectly, and the guy I talked to simply said, “We aren’t trained in that.” What a stupid thing to say. So, what are they trained in?
     
7/30–Had a meeting with a therapist and six brain-injured individuals. These are people I have been with before. They seem to need more help than I do, yet I recall going through what they’re experiencing now. The meeting today felt like babysitting, which isn’t good for me.
   
Someone started crying because he couldn’t write any notes. I remember going through the same thing; it hurt a lot. I wanted to help, but I wasn’t sure how. A brain injury causes many losses. Things I could do before I can no longer do, like juggling.
   
I just went through an hour of physical therapy. This is something that I genuinely need. Just standing on one foot gave me a lot of trouble. We also practiced walking in line, with my heel touching the toe of the other foot. This is also something I struggled with.
   
The therapist could do both of these tasks with no problem whatsoever. So she is helping me to retrain my muscles to balance once again. I need this therapy, I was looking to help me improve as we are doing. This should also help with my unicycling.
           
7/31–I’m looking for quiet stability in a relationship. Could you be the one? I do like to be in a relationship, are you, her? Can you hear my screaming? Life is much better when you are with someone. For the females I have been with, I am sorry that things did not work out between us.
   
8/1–Every week, there is a cleaning person who comes through each apartment and cleans thoroughly. I usually keep everything clean, but she found some things to take care of. What a nice thing to have.

MAKE THIS DAY GREAT FOR YOU!
THEN, KEEP DOING NEW (DAILY) FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE!

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THE GARDEN THIS WEEK 
I keep this section on gardening.
I do like the skill and hope you do, too.
   
Winter is here now.
But there are still things you can grow.
And remember about indoor gardening.
   
A self-supporting life can be a better life.
A garden would be a part of that life.
You must look into it!
   
Because I am back on the road.
There will be no more words about the garden.
I do hope Beth keeps it up.
We put a lot of effort into establishing our vegetable garden.

START YOUR GARDEN TODAY!
IT MAY BE NECESSARY FOR YOUR LIFE!

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ALL OUR LIVES, WE MUST CHALLENGE OURSELVES!
YOUR CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK >>
Do not say, “How are you?” anytime this week.
Start thinking of different, better things to say.
Then continue with this new skill.
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NEXT BLOG >>
BLOG 336–Find Joy in the Little Things
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AND WHAT ARE YOU PLANNING FOR YOUR UPCOMING WEEK?

ALWAYS REMEMBER,
YOUR PRESENT SITUATION IS NOT YOUR FINAL DESTINATION,
THE BEST IS YET TO COME! 

“KITTING AROUND”
BLOG 334–WHAT DOES YOUR MIND DWELL ON?
Don’t sleepwalk through life
I aim to illustrate and Deepen Contemplation Together
I WANT TO INSPIRE YOU TO LIVE DIFFERENTLY AND BETTER!

*** A world-class juggler/performer.
*** Only YOU know what is best for you.
*** Going through a 37-day coma — Yikes!
*** This blog looks best when viewed on a laptop.
*** If you read through Facebook, see >> kitsummers.com
*** Despite being hit by two trucks, I remain happy.
*** What do you want to accomplish before you die? 
*** I lived in my van for six years, which was quite pleasant.
*** I visited all the US national parks and met Beth.
*** Beth and I got married on 2/22/22 at 2:22.
*** But sadly, our divorce is imminent.
*** In 2025, I met Jennifer. We are sooo happy together!
*** Regretfully, we broke up.
*** I have a great deal of love for someone.
*** But I have not yet found them.
*** Always remember, the past is a teacher; learn from what happens and move on.
*** Every day is better than the day before.
*** Remember, the future will come.
*** All you have is “now”—ALWAYS!
*** Make each “NOW” excellent!
*** You should not be allowed to die until you have done something to advance human life.
*** Have you seen >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFC5vLPDWRo 

BE TAKEN AWAY WITH ME
ON WONDERFUL ADVENTURES!

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WHY I WRITE THIS BLOG
You have many who assist and teach; I hope I help guide you. I want to lighten your path toward excellence. I am not trying to show you “the way”; I am trying to help you find “your way.” Writing this blog each week is a new and different experience for me each time—I love it! In other words, I hope to continually enrich your life and elevate you to a higher level of achievement. Your life should always be starting again–a better life each time! You should not be allowed to die until you have done something to advance human life.
   
I WANT TO INSPIRE YOU WITH MY WORDS –WORDS HAVE POWER!
Are you accomplishing what you want before you pass away?
These words can fill you with optimism and empower you to think positively.
You can (and should) make changes to improve your life at every age.
Let these ideas motivate and drive you towards self-improvement.
Of course, that leads to helping others lead better lives.
We all need to help each other reach a higher level.
         
MY EXPERIENCES
You already know a great deal about my writing, and I want to remind you of the key ideas that are most important to me.
I can provide you with additional thoughts on how I can assist you. ering about
I hope to spread ideas from my life so you can live better.
Remember — only you know what is best for you.
And — you are only as young as the last time you changed your mind!
     
A NEW WORD DAILY!
Sign up at >> https://www.wordgenius.com/ 

YES, YOU STILL HAVE TIME TO FIND YOUR SUCCESS!
THINK  —  AND THEN THINK AGAIN.
WHAT NEW STORIES ARE YOU READY TO WRITE? 

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OPENING WORDS
   
You might be wondering about the place I am currently living.
Please, contact me, for I am lonely.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJs-omhlsN0
NeuroRestorative
3701 Avalon Park Blvd #100
Orlando, FL 32828
Or >>
kitsummers@gmail.com
610-400-3233
   
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) remains a significant cause of death and permanent disability worldwide, especially in children and young adults (I was only 23). A total of 1.5 million people experience brain trauma each year in the United States, with an annual economic cost exceeding 
          
Often called a head injury, it is a brain injury I experienced.
A head injury could be as minor as a pimple or a bad haircut.

THIS IS LOOKING OUT MY BEDROOM WINDOW

NeuroRestorative has two floors of people, like me, who have been through a brain injury. Of course, we are all different, as you are different from others. Brain injury can include trouble with speech, thinking ability, and walking (many use walkers to get around). Some here have a person with them all day and night to help. In a way, I feel fortunate to come out as good as I did.

But living here can be very limiting. At one point, I walked across the road in front to juggle on the grass. Right away, they came to me and told me I could not leave the building unless I was given a pass and accompanied by someone.

I didn’t know enough about this place until I settled in; this place can be very limiting. As you know, I had to spend a month in jail on a false charge. Where I am now seems increasingly like jail all the time.
These are closets in my bedroom. 
    
I don’t know how Jasmine and April even found this place.
      
When I was at Walmart, I bought a knife to use in the kitchen. Later, when Myles was in my room with someone else, they found my knife and took it away. Any mail or packages that come for me are thoroughly looked through. In a way, it’s kind of scary to live here.

If I need to go to Costco or Walmart, I have to have someone drive me there, and they stay with me in the store. I can see how this is necessary for many people here, but each individual should have a certain level of independence that can be achieved. I’ve lost my freedom! Throughout my life, I have been free to do as I please, so this is all new to me.

At Walmart, I bought a knife to use in the kitchen. A knife is very safe with me and necessary for cutting up some of the things I cook. The knife was taken from me. I was told that, if I need to use the knife, it will be in their kitchen and I can ask for it. They need to treat each person on their own level, based on their individual capabilities and needs.

As you may know, in 2012, I was put in jail for a month on a false charge. In many ways, being at NeuroRestorative is worse than when I had to spend time in the slammer. The limitations imposed sometimes seem to be more severe.

I’m not even sure how I can eventually get out of here.
Some of the people here have stayed for years, I think.
And, what would I do if I did get out?
Where would I go?
Who could I connect with?
Yes, it’s a nice place, but what if I want to return to Key West?

WELCOME THE PRESENT MOMENT- EVERY SINGLE INSTANT! 

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BLOG 334–WHAT DOES YOUR MIND DWELL ON?
   
What you think about is often what you become, so be careful what you believe and expect.
     
When you dwell on something, you continually think about it. The thoughts dominate you, whether it’s a significant event or an everyday worry, or even juggling. Your dwelling often becomes a passion.  Many of us, most of the time, live by what is most on our minds! It must become your passion! I achieved this with my juggling, recovery, writing, salsa, and my drive.

When a person says their mind “dwells” on something, it generally means they are thinking about it deeply, patiently, and repeatedly. It’s about what is important to you. Most of the time, this is done in a way that occupies a significant amount of their mental space. You can go either way — positive or negative thoughts — these can range from simply pondering a topic to obsessing over it.
 
Often, this self-talk is negative.
Yet, continually focusing on the negative becomes a hindrance to your mind.
As we talk to ourselves, most of the time we mean,
“I’m thinking about it . . .”
“I’m daydreaming about. . . ”
“I’m obsessing about something. . .”
You choose.
   
However you’ve used them, to most of us, it means we’re spending a lot of time thinking about a topic, running it through our minds, and in many cases. Stay away from negative thoughts; they can destroy you! It is where you take your mind. This is something you have full control of. So, be cautious about what you think. 

ALL YOU HAVE IS NOW!
MAKE THINGS FANTASTIC! 

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WORDS TO INSPIRE YOU!
Inspirational quotes and sayings have a unique ability to change the way we feel about life and can change our thoughts. They are attractive, challenging, and essential on our path to joy and happiness, as well as finding ways to inspire ourselves and others.
     
READ
Reading through the quotes below about life can do the trick if you’re looking for a pick-me-up or a healthy dose of motivation. Whether centered around positive affirmations, self-care, or success, life quotes can be powerful inspirational tools.
   
THE BURST!
Inspirational quotes and ideas provide a quick and timely burst of wisdom to help us regain our focus, offering the inspiration needed for the day or occasion. I hope the words below bring a smile to your face and drive you to make this day and every day a fantastic event.
   
BE POSITIVE!
Just as positive words can make someone smile, and a well-timed, amusing quote can make someone laugh, your thoughts react to real life. Have this control! You have complete control over only one thing in the universe—YOUR THINKING!—and that’s where motivational quotes come in!
     
“YOU”
Your quality of thinking and how you think and feel about yourself, including your beliefs and expectations about what is possible, determine everything in your life. Use quotes to move ahead in your life.
   
SELF-TALK IS SO ESSENTIAL—THINK RIGHT!
To stay motivated, use each day as an opportunity to improve and move closer to your goals. It might sound like a lot of work, and it’s next to impossible with your busy schedule. But you can do it! Motivational words, yes, are just words. But they are positive words; they will keep you on track.
   
QUOTES
Motivational quotes impact our brain, behavior, and lives because they make us feel like we are in control of our success and have a sense of self-efficacy. Quotes make us believe that we have the confidence to complete a task successfully, which is different from having the motivation to succeed.  
 
QUOTES WILL BENEFIT YOU!
Positive and inspiring quotes can be like sunshine on a cloudy day. They inject optimism into our thoughts, brighten our mood, and help us focus on the good in life. They remind us that even in the face of adversity, we can see the silver lining and embrace a positive attitude.
 
PEARLS OF WISDOM
In a world filled with challenges and indecisiveness, the power of inspirational quotes cannot be exaggerated. These pearls of wisdom uniquely uplift our spirits, can spark positive change, and fuel our motivation when we need it most.
     
WORDS WILL CHANGE YOU!
The correct motivational quote can transform you and your perspective, helping you overcome excuses, step out of your comfort zone, and take action. Read these words with an open mind and learn to improve your life.
   
THESE QUOTES
When you read these quotes, you’ll also realize that many other people worldwide are experiencing these feelings. These feelings make you think you’re the only person who could feel this bad. But you’re not. Many other people also feel bad. This is the irony of it. You don’t want other people to feel crappy, but it does make you feel better, or at least comforted to know that other people feel just as bad as you.
   
READ CAREFULLY
These quotes can be used when you wake up or prepare for work.
You can write your favorite quotes somewhere where you can see them as soon as you wake up.
These quotes are motivating, inspiring, and encouraging.
They will help you see your potential, stay motivated, and see the beauty in every morning.
Use them to your advantage!
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I HOPE THE FOLLOWING WORDS
INSPIRE YOU AND ADD TO YOUR LIFE >>
   
“Don’t dwell on what went wrong.
Instead, focus on what to do next.
Spend your energies on moving forward toward finding the answer.”
Denis Waitley
   
“Happiness resides not in possessions,
and not in gold; happiness dwells in the soul.”
Democritus
   
“You must not under any pretense allow your mind to dwell on any thought that is not positive, constructive, optimistic, or kind.”
Emmet Fox
 
“In baseball, my approach is to strive for consistency rather than worrying about the numbers. If you dwell on statistics, you get shortsighted; if you aim for consistency, the numbers will be there at the end.”
Tom Seaver
   
“You build on failure. You use it as a stepping stone. Close the door on the past. You don’t try to forget the mistakes, but you don’t dwell on them. You don’t let it take any of your energy, time, or space.”
Johnny Cash
   
“I dwell in possibility.”
Emily Dickinson
   
“Life is thickly sown with thorns, and I know no other remedy than to pass quickly through them. The longer we dwell on our misfortunes, the greater is their power to harm us.”
Voltaire
   
“A great city, whose image dwells in the memory of man, is the type of some great idea. Rome represents conquest; faith hovers over the towers of Jerusalem; and Athens embodies the preeminent quality of the ancient world, Art.”
Benjamin Disraeli
   
“Every year of my life, I grow more convinced that it is wisest and best to fix our attention on the beautiful and the good, and dwell as little as possible on the evil and the false.”
Richard Cecil
   
“Mysterious love, uncertain treasure, hast thou more of pain or pleasure! Endless torments dwell about thee: Yet who would live, and live without thee!”
Joseph Addison
   
“It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live.”
J. K. Rowling
     
“Pure love and suspicion cannot dwell together: at the door where the latter enters, the former makes its exit.”
Alexandre Dumas
     
“I don’t dwell, I’m not a dweller. I just like to keep moving forward, because life is short.”
Shirley Ballas
     
“Man can climb to the highest summits, but he cannot dwell there long. George Bernard Shaw: To dwell is to garden.”
Martin Heidegger
   
“What you put in, you usually get out. If you are not good enough on the day, it’s acceptable, but if you put in everything you have, you typically get a decent result. When you lose, it motivates you to try again, rather than dwelling on the past.”
Alun Wyn Jones
   
“Courage is poorly housed that dwells in numbers; the lion never counts the herd that are about him, nor weighs how many flocks he has to scatter.”
Aaron Hill
   
“A mistress should be like a little country retreat near the town, not to dwell in constantly, but only for a night and away.”
William Wycherley
   
“Thinking of possibilities is like driving a car on a freeway. You have an open road that stretches endlessly before you, where your thoughts are not shackled. But when we say ‘impossible,’ we have already reached a dead-end in our minds. So dwell on possibilities to open up your horizon.”
Pankaj Patel

YOU MUST IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR THINKING,
YOU CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE’S DIFFERENTIA—SOMETIMES INSTANTLY!
COMPOSE A NOBLE BOOK AND WRITE A BEST-SELLER.
YOU ARE AMAZING—PLAY YOUR PART!
YOU CAN TURN THINGS AROUND FAST AND ACHIEVE YOUR
WILDEST DREAMS NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE IN LIFE!

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MY DAILY JOTTINGS >>
Each week goes by so quickly.
It seems that time is passing more quickly.
You must live joyfully, daily, for each day!
     
Do you know what you did last Monday?
Do you remember what you ate for dinner last Thursday?
Keep track of your doings for a few weeks; you will see your time differently.
Remember, the quality of your life depends on what you do each day, in every moment.
  
7/19–I started today; nothing but green tea will go down my throat for a few days. I’m not sure how long I’ll keep it up. Yes, fasting for Kit, and I will do it slowly (fast/slow?) Now it’s 9 am, and I’m not hungry. Did you know that food consumption accounts for a significant portion of human life?
     
Sorry to say, I couldn’t keep it up. In the past, I have never gone without food for a few weeks; this time, I couldn’t. I have some food in the fridge that I need to eat, so I’ve decided to control my eating habits for the future.
 
I just ask myself out loud — “WHAT AM I DOING HERE?” 
Right now, I want to go outside and take a walk, but that’s not allowed.
I don’t think I am benefiting enough to stay here.
I am angry — not allowed to drive — that must change.
   
I read this once, and it should apply to everyone >>
“You should not be able to die until you have done to advance humans.”
My books and workshops have advanced many.
   
I’m pretty lonely today.
Will I ever be with the right woman for me?
Seems that I died on April 3, 1982.
Not much left of me.
     
Living in a brain injury hospital, and my injury was 43 years ago.
No wonder I don’t feel like I fit in here.
   
7/20–Awoke at about 1 am, up for the day, I am. I continued to watch Hang ‘em High, Clint Eastwood. I like Clint Eastwood movies. I cut my hair this morning. My goal is to keep my hair short. I use a hair clipper to get all the hair and beard to the same length.
     
To protect my clubs while juggling, I purchased a 4′ x 6′ carpet from Amazon. Yes, at times I do drop them, I have to admit it. However, the juggling is progressing well. 
 
Today I finished watching Clint Eastwood in “A Fist Full of Dollars”, a good flick.
7/21, 22–Nothing of note happened on these two days.
Or, I didn’t make anything happen.
As I wrote before, it is up to each of us to fill our days.
   
7/23–Today, a group of us returned to The Wash Foundation to volunteer to sort soap.
Essentially, we sorted used soap from motels, which will be repacked later.
Here they are >>
https://thewashfoundation.org/
They need donations to keep going. If you can help, go here >>
https://give.thewashfoundation.org/give/479807/#!/donation/checkout
   
This is from their website >>
Today, more than 844 million people lack access to basic drinking water. More than 2.3 billion people lack access to basic sanitation. The leading cause of death for children under age five is hygiene-related illnesses like diarrhea and pneumonia. More children die from water and sanitation-related causes than from malaria, AIDS, and tuberculosis combined.

The WASH Foundation is taking an active role in improving health and transforming the lives of vulnerable populations worldwide by providing access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene to women, children, and families who need our help now, more than ever. You can make a difference today.
   
7/24–This morning, as they do every day, my blood pressure was taken.
It was at 167/65, which was a high reading.
She checked the other arm, 167/108.
Perhaps I will die soon, and all this will be over.
Will you miss me?
 
I heard from another who wants to produce a movie about my story. This would be great if it were to happen. A few in the past have brought up the idea, but it went nowhere.

My speech therapist didn’t know how to judge! A willing student, she was quick to learn. I feel bad; part of speech therapy involves memory, and I’ve forgotten her name.
      
7/25–For most of my life, I have been with a partner. So, strange now to be alone. Often, I wake and feel for a person next to me, but she is not there, of course. Are you out there?

MAKE THIS DAY GREAT FOR YOU!
THEN, KEEP    
DOING NEW (DAILY) FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE!

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THE GARDEN THIS WEEK 
I keep this section on gardening.
I do like the skill and hope you do, too.
   
Winter is here now.
But there are still things you can grow.
And remember about indoor gardening.
   
A self-supporting life can be a better life.
A garden would be a part of that life.
You must look into it!
   
Because I am back on the road.
There will be no more words about the garden.
I do hope Beth keeps it up.
We did a lot of work establishing our vegetable garden.

START YOUR GARDEN TODAY!
IT MAY BE NECESSARY FOR YOUR LIFE!

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ALL OUR LIVES, WE MUST CHALLENGE OURSELVES!
YOUR CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK >>
Search your mind for what you continually dwell on.
If it’s negative, change your thoughts.
You have that control.
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NEXT BLOG >>
BLOG 335–HOW ARE YA DOIN’?
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AND WHAT ARE YOU PLANNING FOR YOUR UPCOMING WEEK?
ALWAYS REMEMBER,
YOUR PRESENT SITUATION IS NOT YOUR FINAL DESTINATION–
THE BEST IS YET TO COME! 

“KITTING AROUND”
BLOG 333–As We Age
Don’t sleepwalk through life
I aim to illustrate and Deepen Contemplation Together
I WANT TO INSPIRE YOU TO LIVE DIFFERENTLY AND BETTER!

*** A world-class juggler/performer.
*** Only YOU know what is best for you.
*** Going through a 37-day coma — Yikes!
*** This blog looks best when viewed on a laptop.
*** If you read through Facebook, see >> kitsummers.com
*** Despite being hit by two trucks, I remain happy.
*** What do you want to accomplish before you die? 
*** I lived in my van for six years, which was quite pleasant.
*** I visited all the US national parks and met Beth.
*** Beth and I got married on 2/22/22 at 2:22.
*** But sadly, our divorce is imminent.
*** In 2025, I met Jennifer. We are sooo happy together!
*** Regretfully, we broke up.
*** I have a great deal of love for someone.
*** But I have not yet found them.
*** Remember, the future will come.
*** All you have is “now”—ALWAYS!
*** Make each “NOW” excellent!
*** Have you seen >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFC5vLPDWRo 

BE TAKEN AWAY WITH ME
ON WONDERFUL ADVENTURES!

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WHY I WRITE THIS BLOG
You have many who assist and teach; I hope I help guide you. I want to lighten your path toward excellence. I am not trying to show you “the way”; I am trying to help you find “your way.” Writing this blog each week is a new and different experience for me every time—I love it! In other words, I hope to continually enrich your life and elevate you to a higher level of achievement. Your life should always be starting again–a better life each time! You should not be allowed to die until you have done something to advance human life.
     
I WANT TO INSPIRE YOU WITH MY WORDS –WORDS HAVE POWER!
Are you accomplishing what you want before you pass away?
These words can fill you with optimism and empower you to think positively.
You can (and should) make changes to improve your life at every age.
Let these ideas motivate and drive you towards self-improvement.
Of course, that leads to helping others lead better lives.
We all need to help each other reach a higher level.
         
MY EXPERIENCES
You already know a great deal about my writing, and I want to remind you of the key ideas that are most important to me. I can provide you with additional thoughts on how I can assist you.
I hope to spread ideas from my life so you can live better.
Remember — only you know what is best for you.
And — you are only as young as the last time you changed your mind!
     
A NEW WORD DAILY!
Sign up at >> https://www.wordgenius.com/ 

YES, YOU STILL HAVE TIME TO FIND YOUR SUCCESS!
THINK  —  AND THEN THINK AGAIN.
WHAT NEW STORIES ARE YOU READY TO WRITE? 

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OPENING WORDS
   
Hmm, it doesn’t seem like I am getting older, but, of course, I am. In my mind, I remain playful and fun; it’s a great state of mind to be in. It’s raining all week, I didn’t expect that. Yet, I’ve been jumping out of my bed each day in a happy mood, and I believe it’s helping.
 
But I’ve lost my freedom. I can’t imagine not being with a female again, looks like, if I stay here, that could occur. And not driving again is unimaginable, but that might happen. It’s starting to feel like I am back in jail. I found out today that they no longer want me to drive. And, I cannot even go out and walk around the area. I would like to have a bike to go out, but even that would be limited. I dislike being here for those reasons.
   
I became friends with Gabriel Farfan, who works here at NeuroRestorative. He told me he would talk with the people in charge and try and get me out more. That was good to hear.
   
Maybe I will just have to find a car for sale and secretly take off. Bye-bye. 

WELCOME THE PRESENT MOMENT- EVERY SINGLE INSTANT! 

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BLOG 333–As We Age
   
When we’re younger, time tends to feel as if it drags on forever. Remember those long, lazy summers that seemed never-ending, or how it could feel like an eternity watching the clock tick away and waiting for the final school bell to ring. Now you are older, compare the two.
   
Yet, as we grow older, many of us feel that time is moving more quickly, and we want to slow it down. This curious occurrence has nothing to do with any change in the measurement of time, of course; a minute today is the same length it was 50 years ago.
   
As we age, our bodies and minds undergo a range of natural changes. These changes can include physical transformations, such as wrinkles, graying hair, and a decrease in muscle mass, as well as cognitive shifts, including slower processing speeds and potential memory decline. However, aging also brings increased emotional maturity and wisdom.
         
I’ve always kept a young state of mind.
I think it has kept me happy over the years.
You must find that, too.
   
According to some scientific theories, this sensation is related to how our brains process the experiences around us, which changes as we age. This leads to a feeling of a rapidly increasing pace of life. Let’s take a look at some potential explanations for this odd yet seemingly universal experience.
     
Where you put your focus determines your future.
If you focus on the past, fear controls you.
If you focus on the future, anxiety consumes you.
IF YOU FOCUS ON THE PRESENT, YOU WILL LIVE A BETTER LIFE.
If you focus on others, they dictate your future.
If you focus on the hurt, you will continue to suffer.
If you focus on the lessons, you will continue to grow and develop.
Where you place your focus shapes your reality and destiny.
Time moves on regardless; attention is what gives it meaning.
Your mindset determines all.
   
Across the board, people’s perception of time appears to slow down when they are presented with greater amounts of new and complex information. It is suggested that our brains require extra time to process strange experiences, resulting in a feeling of time essentially moving in slow motion.
   
When we are young, our days are filled with first-time experiences of life, which present complex and often novel information that our brains work hard to process. There are countless new lessons to learn, new locations to explore, and new sensations to feel.
   
Yes, you are getting older.
The key to your future is to think younger.
It is how you apply your mind to life and future events.
   
When we’re younger, it takes time for our brains to discover and process all the sights and sounds we’ve never experienced before. This overwhelming flood of knowledge may contribute to the sensation of time moving more slowly.
   
As we grow older, however, we often find ourselves falling into familiar routines. Days, weeks, months, or even years can pass without our lives changing significantly. Our brains aren’t working as hard each day to process and analyze these new experiences, so time can feel like it’s moving faster and faster.
   
YES–YOU ARE ON YOUR WAY!
     
As people age, their bodies undergo a range of natural and progressive changes. These include decreases in physical and mental capacity, increased susceptibility to certain health conditions, and changes in physical appearance and bodily functions. Many of these changes are normal parts of aging, while others can indicate underlying health issues that require attention.
   
This is all just a vision, of course, as some older people may actively seek out stimulating activities that keep their brain active and, therefore, help to “slow things down.” Yet, time tends to blend more as we age, when it isn’t broken up by fresh, original experiences as frequently as it was in our younger years; remember the first time you rode a bike?
 
Even if you try to seek out challenging new experiences as you age, your perception of time will likely still be affected by the inevitable changes to your body and brain. These changes mean that time takes longer for signals to traverse your nervous system and reach the brain, so your body is unable to process details as efficiently as your brain did when you were younger.
   
You see, younger people are physically capable of processing more mental images than their older counterparts, whose brains function less efficiently as they age. Do you recall your childhood? Childhood to 100 years, here I go. As you know, I want to live beyond the age of 100, so 34 years to go. I can’t imagine staying here at NeuroRestorative, but time will tell.
   
Let’s say there’s a 15-year-old and a 65-year-old who are both witnesses to the same experience for one hour. When looking back, the teenager will likely recount better memories than the adult, given the brain’s capabilities. The adult should remember finer things. But remember, it’s how we focus.
   
An older person, on the other hand, may remember fewer details, and so it may seem like that time flew by. In other words, younger people recall memories as if they were watching slow-motion footage, which allows them to look at every minor detail. However, adults may overlook certain aspects of this.
 
Another way to perceive time as speeding up is through the concept of proportional theory. This theory suggests that our perception of time is related to the amount of time we’ve already experienced. Younger people have been alive for less time, so each new experience seems more substantial in comparison.
 
Think in young ways, young thoughts, and you will remain younger, 

ALL YOU HAVE IS NOW!
MAKE THINGS FANTASTIC! 

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WORDS TO INSPIRE YOU!
Inspirational quotes and sayings have a unique ability to change the way we feel about life and can change our thoughts. They are attractive, challenging, and essential on our path to joy and happiness, as well as finding ways to inspire ourselves and others.
     
READ
Reading through the quotes below about life can do the trick if you’re looking for a pick-me-up or a healthy dose of motivation. Whether centered around positive affirmations, self-care, or success, life quotes can be powerful inspirational tools.
   
THE BURST!
Inspirational quotes and ideas provide a quick and timely burst of wisdom to help us regain our focus, offering the inspiration needed for the day or occasion. I hope the words below bring a smile to your face and drive you to make this day and every day a fantastic event.
   
BE POSITIVE!
Just as positive words can make someone smile, and a well-timed, amusing quote can make someone laugh, your thoughts react to real life. Have this control! You have complete control over only one thing in the universe—YOUR THINKING!—and that’s where motivational quotes come in!
     
“YOU”
Your quality of thinking and how you think and feel about yourself, including your beliefs and expectations about what is possible, determine everything in your life. Use quotes to move ahead in your life.
   
SELF-TALK IS SO ESSENTIAL—THINK RIGHT!
To stay motivated, use each day as an opportunity to improve and move closer to your goals. It might sound like a lot of work, and it’s next to impossible with your busy schedule. But you can do it! Motivational words, yes, are just words. But they are positive words; they will keep you on track.
   
QUOTES
Motivational quotes impact our brain, behavior, and lives because they make us feel like we are in control of our success and have a sense of self-efficacy. Quotes make us believe that we have the confidence to complete a task successfully, which is different from having the motivation to succeed.  
 
QUOTES WILL BENEFIT YOU!
Positive and inspiring quotes can be like sunshine on a cloudy day. They inject optimism into our thoughts, brighten our mood, and help us focus on the good in life. They remind us that even in the face of adversity, we can see the silver lining and embrace a positive attitude.
   
PEARLS OF WISDOM
In a world filled with challenges and indecisiveness, the power of inspirational quotes cannot be exaggerated. These pearls of wisdom uniquely uplift our spirits, can spark positive change, and fuel our motivation when we need it most.
     
WORDS WILL CHANGE YOU!
The correct motivational quote can transform you and your perspective, helping you overcome excuses, step out of your comfort zone, and take action. Read these words with an open mind and learn to improve your life.
     
THESE QUOTES
When you read these quotes, you’ll also realize that many other people worldwide are experiencing these feelings. These feelings make you think you’re the only person who could feel this bad. But you’re not. Many other people also feel bad. This is the irony of it. You don’t want other people to feel crappy, but it does make you feel better, or at least comforted to know that other people feel just as bad as you.
     
READ CAREFULLY
These quotes can be used when you wake up or prepare for work.
You can write your favorite quotes somewhere where you can see them as soon as you wake up.
These quotes are motivating, inspiring, and encouraging.
They will help you see your potential, stay motivated, and see the beauty in every morning.
Use them to your advantage!
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I HOPE THE FOLLOWING WORDS
INSPIRE YOU AND ADD TO YOUR LIFE >>
   
Inspirational age quotes often highlight the positive aspects of growing older, emphasizing wisdom, opportunity, and continued growth rather than focusing on decline.
   
“The longer I live, the more beautiful life becomes.”
Frank Lloyd Wright
     
“There is a fountain of youth: it is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of people you love. When you learn to tap this source, you will truly have defeated age.”
Sophia Loren
 
“In the central place of every heart, there is a recording chamber.  So long as it receives a message of beauty, hope, cheer, and courage, so long are you young.  When the wires are all down and our heart is covered with the snow of pessimism and the ice of cynicism, then, and only then, are you grown old.”
Douglas MacArthur
   
“For the unlearned, old age is winter; for the learned, it is the season of the harvest.”
Hasidic saying
     
“Every year should teach you something valuable; whether you get the lesson is up to you. Every year brings you closer to expressing your whole and healed self.”
Oprah Winfrey
   
“One of the reasons people get old—lose their aliveness—is that they get weighed down by all of their stuff.”
Richard Leider
     
“Age is an issue of mind over matter.
If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.”

Mark Twain
   
“I suppose real old age begins when one looks backward rather than forward.”
Mary Sarton
   
“Of all the self-fulfilling prophecies in our culture the assumption that aging means decline and poor health is probably the deadliest.”
Marilyn Ferguson
   
“Age is no barrier.
It’s a limitation you put on your mind.”
Jackie Joyner-Kersee
   
“Your 40s are good. 
Your 50s are great. 
Your 60s are fab. 
And 70 is f*@king awesome!”
Helen Mirren
   
“Know that you are the perfect age. Each year is special and precious, for you shall only live it once. Be comfortable with growing older.”
Louise Hay
   
“Oh, the worst of all tragedies is not to die young, but to live until I am seventy-five and yet not ever truly to have lived.”
Martin Luther King Jr.
   
“You don’t stop laughing when you grow old, you grow old when you stop laughing.”
George Bernard Shaw
   
“I believe the second half of one’s life is meant to be better than the first half. The first half involves discovering how to do it. And the second half is enjoying it.”
Frances Lear
 
“We are not victims of aging, sickness, and death. These are part of the scenery, not the seer, who is immune to any form of change. This seer is the spirit, the expression of eternal being.”
Deepak Chopra
   
“Anyone who keeps the ability to see beauty never grows old.”
Franz Kafka
   
“To find joy in work is to discover the fountain of youth.”
Pearl S. Buck
     
“The trouble is, when a number—your age—becomes your identity, you’ve given away your power to choose your future.”
Richard J. Leider

YOU MUST IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR THINKING,
YOU CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE’S DIFFERENTIA—SOMETIMES INSTANTLY!
COMPOSE A NOBLE BOOK AND WRITE A BEST-SELLER.
YOU ARE AMAZING—PLAY YOUR PART!
YOU CAN TURN THINGS AROUND FAST AND ACHIEVE YOUR
WILDEST DREAMS NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE IN LIFE!

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MY DAILY JOTTINGS >>
Each week goes by so quickly.
It seems that time is passing more quickly.
You must live joyfully, daily, for each day!
     
Do you know what you did last Monday?
Do you remember what you ate for dinner last Thursday?
Keep track of your doings for a few weeks; you will see your time differently.
Remember, the quality of your life depends on what you do each day, in every moment.
  
7/12–Today is a Saturday, and things are very slow around here. There are few staff members available, and nothing is happening. Stayed in my room most of the day and practiced my juggling over the bed. When you practice over a bed, you don’t have to reach the floor for a dropped ball.
   
7/13–Today, being Sunday, is even slower than yesterday. I’m not sure if I like this. I worked on my juggling again and watched some YouTube videos.
I discovered that Jesse, with whom I had been communicating, was a scam after all. So sad.
I am so lonely out here.
   
7/14-15–Nothing special happened on these two days, sorry.
     
7/16–Went to see Jurassic World: Rebirth. This film had no good happenings in it. Death and destruction, that’s all I saw. So, not enjoyable to see. Neuro Restorative did pay for all of us to see the movie, along with a drink and popcorn.
   
Seven patients, along with four staff, went. They have two large vans to carry people, and they were filled up. Here is the movie>>
https://www.regmovies.com/movies/jurassic-world-rebirth-ho00017219
So, not a good film, don’t waste your time going.
     
Right now it is about 6:20 in the evening. The wind and rain are coming on strong. There are palm trees outside both of the windows in the bedroom. So lovely to see the storm take them. It looks spectacular to see.
     
7/17–Bingo, the game, if you can believe it. This is particularly beneficial for patients with head injuries who experience slow recovery. I helped the people on each side of me to keep up. One girl seems almost like she is still comatose. I’m sorry to hear. Her mind is slowly coming back, though.
   
It’s so sad to see these people slowly returning from their time away while they were in comas. I remember, at first, I just wanted to sleep all the time. Eventually, I came back strong and wanted to continually improve, as I do now. The other people here do not seem to be as far along and ahead as I am.
   mmmmmmmmm
I just attended a meeting with six people from here, and my daughter, April, was linked in. The main news I gathered was that I was doing well here, but I can no longer drive. That is a limitation that needs to change.
     
For many years, that was my whole life — living and traveling in my van. I must hear a good reason not to, or I will just get a car and go. I hate the idea of depending on others for my mobility. I will have to discover if there are any exercises that could help me. It just doesn’t seem fair.
     
7/18–I was just out to get breakfast in the cafeteria. The meals are prepared on the first floor, while I am located on the third floor. There were four other people there, awaiting breakfast. I tried to talk to a couple of them, but I found silence. It seems that my mind is more together than most, so I struggle to form any friendships, which is sad.
   
Last night, I went to sleep around 10 pm. Someone came into the room around midnight, as they always do, to check on things. They were too noisy and woke me up. I had trouble getting to sleep and didn’t until about 2 a.m. Then awake again at 4am, up for the day I am. 

MAKE THIS DAY GREAT FOR YOU!
THEN, KEEP    
DOING NEW (DAILY) FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE!

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THE GARDEN THIS WEEK
I keep this section on gardening.
I do like the skill and hope you do, too.
   
Winter is here now.
But there are still things you can grow.
And remember about indoor gardening.
   
A self-supporting life can be a better life.
A garden would be a part of that life.
You must look into it!
   
Because I am back on the road.
There will be no more words about the garden.
I do hope Beth keeps it up.
We did a lot of work establishing our vegetable garden.

START YOUR GARDEN TODAY!
IT MAY BE NECESSARY FOR YOUR LIFE!

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ALL OUR LIVES, WE MUST CHALLENGE OURSELVES!
YOUR CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK >>Think about your life and think back to your younger days. What would it take to bring those thoughts to the forefront? As you think younger, you will do better in life. This week, change your thinking, think in younger ways.
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NEXT BLOG >>
BLOG 334–WHAT DOES YOUR MIND DWELL ON?
What you constantly think about is what you manifest; think about it.
Think better and be better, as the story goes.
In this next blog, you will gain ideas to think better.
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AND WHAT ARE YOU PLANNING FOR YOUR UPCOMING WEEK?

“KITTING AROUND”
BLOG 332–Are You a Traveler?
Don’t sleepwalk through life
I aim to illustrate and Deepen Contemplation Together
I WANT TO INSPIRE YOU TO LIVE DIFFERENTLY AND BETTER!

*** A world-class juggler/performer.
*** The value that every moment has.
*** Only YOU know what is best for you.
*** Going through a 37-day coma — Yikes!
*** The joy I experience in life is a wondrous thing!
*** It was a life-altering experience that gave me joy.
*** More than just you, I hope I help many others through you.
*** This blog looks best when viewed on a laptop.
*** If you read through Facebook, see >> kitsummers.com
*** Despite being hit by two trucks, I remain happy.
*** What do you want to accomplish before you die? 
*** I lived in my van for six years, which was quite pleasant.
*** I visited all the US national parks and met Beth.
*** Beth and I got married on 2/22/22 at 2:22.
*** But sadly, our divorce is imminent.
*** What are you genuinely passionate about?
*** What do you want to accomplish?
*** You cannot change the past.
*** In 2025, I met Jennifer. We are sooo happy together!
*** Regretfully, we broke up.
*** I have a great deal of love for someone.
*** But I have not yet found them.
*** Remember, the future will come.
*** All you have is “now”—ALWAYS!
*** Have you seen >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFC5vLPDWRo 

BE TAKEN AWAY WITH ME
ON WONDERFUL ADVENTURES!

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WHY I WRITE THIS BLOG
You have many who assist and teach; I hope I help guide you. I want to lighten your path toward excellence. I am not trying to show you “the way”; I am trying to help you find “your way.” Writing this blog each week is a new and different experience for me every time—I love it! In other words, I hope to continually enrich your life and elevate you to a higher level. Your life should always be starting again–a better life each time!
     
I WANT TO INSPIRE YOU WITH MY WORDS –WORDS HAVE POWER!
Are you accomplishing what you want before you pass away?
These words can fill you with optimism and empower you to think positively.
You can (and should) make changes to improve your life at every age.
Let these ideas motivate and drive you towards self-improvement.
Of course, that leads to helping others lead better lives.
We all need to help each other reach a higher level.
           
MY EXPERIENCES
You already know a great deal about my writing, and I want to remind you of the key ideas that are most important to me. I can provide you with additional thoughts on how I can assist you.
I hope to spread ideas from my life so you can live better.
Remember — only you know what is best for you.
And — you are only as young as the last time you changed your mind!
     
A NEW WORD DAILY!
Sign up at >> https://www.wordgenius.com/ 

YES, YOU STILL HAVE TIME TO FIND YOUR SUCCESS!
THINK  —  AND THEN THINK AGAIN.
 WHAT NEW STORIES ARE YOU READY TO WRITE? 

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OPENING WORDS
   
Strange to be living at my new place. This is partially like an expensive motel, and part like a hospital.
I am not hearing from anyone, not even my daughters.
How about you? Is it time to contact Kit?
610-400-3233 or kitsummers@gmail.com
   
Next week I want to get out more and see the area. 

WELCOME THE PRESENT MOMENT- EVERY SINGLE INSTANT! 

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BLOG 332–Are You a Traveler?
I’ve been a traveler for most of my life. Starting right after I finished high school, I got out to see the world. In 1978, my friend John Fox and I were performing together, doing shows in Balboa Park, San Diego. He did juggling and mime, while I did unicycling and juggling. We had a fabulous time.
   
The park was not enough for us; we wanted to get out there and learn about performing. I knew some of the best jugglers in the world performed in Europe. So, that was our goal: to go from circus to circus, show to show, and see all the jugglers.
  In the background, there is the wonderful Baboa Park. 

I started writing to jugglers (physically, this was way before the internet.) I was able to reach quite a few, and they looked forward to seeing us. 
     
We first visited Karl-Heinz Zeithen in Berlin. He collects all juggling memorabilia and knows all the tours of the best jugglers over there. We had purchased Eurail passes so we could ride trains for free all over Europe for a month — and off we went!
   
We went by train all over Europe from circus to circus and theater to theater, seeing all the great jugglers. What an excellent education this was. We each learned a great deal that can be applied to our juggling, performing, and personal lives.
   
There have been at least 45 instances in which I drove my car or van, round-trip, from one side of the US to the other. I often attended International Juggling Association conventions, held all over the US, and performed juggling. I love being on the road.
   
After my accident, I could no longer juggle as I used to, but I knew juggling on the inside and out. I developed a workshop to help jugglers improve. I have worked with beginners to the most advanced jugglers. All around the world, I have received excellent comments on my work with jugglers.
   
All across the US, going to Europe three times, going to Japan three times, to five workshops in Australia, and five in New Zealand. Seems that I have worked with jugglers everywhere. I love it myself, I cannot juggle as I did, but I can help others to advance. Perhaps you have a skill or expertise that you can set up to work with people around the world?
   
Since I’ve traveled extensively, juggling is an appropriate topic to write about. Additionally, many of you are new friends, and I wanted to share my background with you so you can learn more about me. I haven’t been to China, Russia, or Africa, so perhaps I can set up workshops and visit those countries.
     
If you take frequent trips across the country or around the world, you are a traveler. Take a plane to Mexico, and all the other passengers are travelers, just like you. Some people travel frequently, for work or pleasure, and are considered travelers.
   
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the definitions are; Traveller (or traveler) “A person who is travelling, or who often travels.”Tourist: “A person who travels for pleasure.” A tourist is a person who travels for pleasure or leisure.
     
The experienced traveler walks the walk. They take the time to really immerse themselves in a new culture, so that it almost feels familiar. At some point, they’ve picked up a few handy phrases, witnessed a local custom or two, and have enjoyed more than one tiny local spot that’s often overlooked in travel guides.
   
A traveler is a person who makes a journey or travels frequently. Many air travellers suffer puffy ankles and feet during long flights. Synonyms: voyager, tourist, passenger, journeyer–More Synonyms of traveller.
     
A traveller is someone who often travels, while a tourist travels for pleasure and/or sightseeing with a guide. Travellers will research and study their destinations before leaving. They focus on the culture of the country they are visiting and connect with locals to gain a deeper understanding of it.
   
Some of the better-known areas of work that Gypsies and Travellers are involved in include seasonal agricultural work, motor trading, and tree-felling. Some are employed as academics, teachers, and public servants, thereby contributing to the local economy.
   
For budget-friendly travel, prioritize affordable destinations and accommodations, utilize public transportation, and be flexible with your travel dates. Consider traveling during the off-season and taking advantage of free activities.
     
Affordable Destinations:
     
The USA:
This may be your home, a great place to start your travels.
     
Southeast Asia:
Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos offer excellent value for your money with low costs for food, accommodation, and transportation.
     
South America:
Colombia, Argentina, and Bolivia are known for their affordability and diverse landscapes and cultures.
   
Eastern Europe:
Countries like Bulgaria, Romania, and Georgia offer a taste of Europe at a fraction of the cost.
     
Mexico:
An excellent option for budget travelers, particularly for those in the US, with cheap flights and a wide range of affordable accommodations, according to Policybazaar.
   
PLACES TO STAY >>
Hostels, a bed to sleep, that’s all you need. Great for meeting other travelers and enjoying a low-cost stay, according to Camp Leaders. I’ve stayed at hostels all over the US, many places in Europe, in Japan, in Australia and in New Zealand.
 
Vacation rentals:
Websites like Airbnb can offer more affordable options than hotels, especially when traveling with a group. Consider staying outside of city centers.
   
Look for accommodations near public transportation hubs for a more budget-friendly option.
     
3. TRANSPORTATION >>
Public transportation: Utilize buses, trains, and subways to save on transportation costs.

Consider slower modes of travel: Trains and buses can be significantly cheaper than flying, especially for longer distances.

Travel during off-peak times: Flights and accommodations are generally cheaper during the off-season.
   
4. FOOD AND ACTIVITIES:

Eat like a local: Explore local markets and street food for affordable and authentic meals, says Quora users. Take advantage of free activities: Many cities offer free walking tours, museums, parks, and other attractions.
   
Pack light: Avoid baggage fees by packing only essentials.
Be Flexible.
Be open to new experiences.
Consider destinations you might not have initially thought of, according to Indie Traveller.
Embrace spontaneity.
Don’t be afraid to change your plans on the fly and explore new opportunities as they arise.
Travel with a friend or group.
Splitting costs for accommodation and transportation can make a big difference, notes a Reddit thread.
My tips are from many trips to the notoriously pricy Nordic countries.
Avoid travel between late May and early September, as well as during holidays.
Sign up for fare sale emails from every airline you would consider flying on.
Book flights mid-week, not on weekends.
My tips from many trips to the notorious Nordic countries can be a bit pricy.
Avoid travel between 12:00 and 2:00. You will still be able to get anywhere pretty quickly and can save quite a bit.
   
Transit passes and museum/attraction passes are generally excellent deals. The Luxembourg pass covers nearly all museums and public transportation in the country. A three-day pass was only 28 Euros last time I looked.
 
Look for free days at individual museums and city-wide (e.g., Brussels used to offer free museum admission on the first Wednesday afternoon of each month; I’m not sure if this is still the case). Some museums are always free. Find a “free walking tour” where you tip at the end. I give $10-$20 depending on the length and size of the group, and I always feel like I got a bargain.
   
Food is the easiest way to save or splurge. I eat a big breakfast at the hotel, and can usually go until 1:30 or 2 until I need something else. Generally, I only eat lunch or dinner and just a snack for the other meal. I always stop by a grocery store on my first day to pick up some essentials, such as bread, cheese, and other necessities, to keep in my room. I’m not a foodie, so I’m not missing out on anything. I do budget for a nicer meal every few days.
   
NOW GET OUT THERE AND SEE THE WORLD! 

ALL YOU HAVE IS NOW!
MAKE THINGS FANTASTIC! 

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WORDS TO INSPIRE YOU!
Inspirational quotesand sayings have a unique ability to change the way we feel about life and can change our thoughts. They are attractive, challenging, and essential on our path to joy and happiness, as well as finding ways to inspire ourselves and others.
     
READ
Reading through the quotes below about life can do the trick if you’re looking for a pick-me-up or a healthy dose of motivation. Whether centered around positive affirmations, self-care, or success, life quotes can be powerful inspirational tools.
   
THE BURST!
Inspirational quotes and ideas provide a quick and timely burst of wisdom to help us regain our focus, offering the inspiration needed for the day or occasion. I hope the words below bring a smile to your face and drive you to make this day and every day a fantastic event.
   
BE POSITIVE!
Just as positive words can make someone smile, and a well-timed, amusing quote can make someone laugh, your thoughts react to real life. Have this control! You have complete control over only one thing in the universe—YOUR THINKING!—and that’s where motivational quotes come in!
     
“YOU”
Your quality of thinking and how you think and feel about yourself, including your beliefs and expectations about what is possible, determine everything in your life. Use quotes to move ahead in your life.
   
SELF-TALK IS SO ESSENTIAL—THINK RIGHT!
To stay motivated, use each day as an opportunity to improve and move closer to your goals. It might sound like a lot of work, and it’s next to impossible with your busy schedule. But you can do it! Motivational words, yes, are just words. But they are positive words; they will keep you on track.
   
QUOTES
Motivational quotes impact our brain, behavior, and lives because they make us feel like we are in control of our success and have a sense of self-efficacy. Quotes make us believe that we have the confidence to complete a task successfully, which is different from having the motivation to succeed.  
 
QUOTES WILL BENEFIT YOU!
Positive and inspiring quotes can be like sunshine on a cloudy day. They inject optimism into our thoughts, brighten our mood, and help us focus on the good in life. They remind us that even in the face of adversity, we can see the silver lining and embrace a positive attitude.
   
PEARLS OF WISDOM
In a world filled with challenges and indecisiveness, the power of inspirational quotes cannot be exaggerated. These pearls of wisdom uniquely uplift our spirits, can spark positive change, and fuel our motivation when we need it most.
   
WORDS WILL CHANGE YOU!
The correct motivational quote can change you and things, helping you ditch the excuses, escape your comfort zone, and take action. Read these words with an open mind and learn to improve your life.
     
THESE QUOTES
When you read these quotes, you’ll also realize that many other people worldwide are experiencing these feelings. These feelings make you think you’re the only person who could feel this bad. But you’re not. Many other people also feel bad. This is the irony of it. You don’t want other people to feel crappy, but it does make you feel better or at least comforted to know that other people feel just as bad as you.
     
READ CAREFULLY
These quotes can be used when you wake up or prepare for work.
You can write your favorite quotes somewhere where you can see them as soon as you wake up.
These quotes are motivating, inspiring, and encouraging.
They will help you see your potential, stay motivated, and see the beauty in every morning.
Use them to your advantage!
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I HOPE THE FOLLOWING WORDS
INSPIRE YOU AND ADD TO YOUR LIFE >>
   
“Experience, travel – these are as education in themselves.” – Euripides
     
“Do you wander or just wonder?” – Kit Summers
 
“The best education I have ever received was through travel.” – Lisa Ling
 
“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.” – Helen Keller
     
“The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.” – Saint Augustine
     
“Don’t tell me how educated you are, tell me how much you traveled.” – Mohammed
     
“Travel and change of place impart new vigor to the mind.” – Seneca
   
“We travel to learn, and I have never been in any country where they did not do something better than we do it, think some thoughts better than we think, catch some inspiration from heights above our own.” – Maria Mitchell
     
“Make voyages! Attempt them … there’s nothing else.” – Tennessee Williams
   
“For my part, I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel’s sake. The great affair is to move.” – Robert Louis Stevenson
     
“A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.” – John A. Shedd
     
“Perhaps travel cannot prevent bigotry, but by demonstrating that all peoples cry, laugh, eat, worry, and die, it can introduce the idea that if we try and understand each other, we may even become friends.” – Maya Angelou
     
“Travel teaches toleration.” – Benjamin Disraeli
   
“We must go beyond textbooks, go out into the bypaths and untrodden depths of the wilderness and travel and explore and tell the world the glories of our journey.” – John Hope Franklin
 
“To travel is to take a journey into yourself.” – Danny Kaye
     
“You lose sight of things … and when you travel, everything balances out.” – Daranna Gidel
     
“I see my path, but I don’t know where it leads. Not knowing where I’m going is what inspires me to travel it.” – Rosalia de Castro
     
“We wander for distraction, but we travel for fulfillment.” – Hilaire Belloc
   
“Travel, in the younger sort, is a part of education; in the elder, a part of the experience.” – Francis Bacon
     
“Exploration is really the essence of the human spirit.” – Frank Borman
     
“The whole object of travel is not to set foot on foreign land. It is, at last, to set foot on one’s own country as a foreign land.” – G.K. Chesterton
     
“All travel has its advantages. If the passenger visits better countries, he may learn to improve his own. And if fortune carries him to worse, he may learn to enjoy it.” – Samuel Johnson
     
“Wandering re-establishes the original harmony which once existed between humanity and the universe.” – Anatole France
     
“I am a passionate traveler, and from the time I was a child, travel formed me as much as my formal education.” – David Rockefeller
   
“Half the fun of the travel is the aesthetic of lostness.” – Ray Bradbury
     
“After a lifetime of world travel, I’ve been fascinated that those in the third world don’t have the same perception of reality that we do.” – Jim Harrison
 
“Travel makes a wise man better, and a fool worse.” – Thomas Fuller
     
“If you wish to travel far and fast, travel light. Take off all your envies, jealousies, unforgiveness, selfishness, and fears.” – Cesare Pavese
     
“To my mind, the greatest reward and luxury of travel is to be able to experience everyday things as if for the first time, to be in a position in which almost nothing is so familiar it is taken for granted.” – Bill Bryson
     
“Stop worrying about the potholes in the road and celebrate the journey.” – Fitzhugh Mullan
     
“I met a lot of people in Europe. I even encountered myself.” – James Baldwin
       
“Like all great travelers, I have seen more than I remember, and remember more than I have seen.” – Benjamin Disraeli
   
“Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” – Mark Twain
   
“Not all those who wander are lost.” – J.R.R. Tolkien
 
“We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm, and adventure. There is no end to the adventures we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open.” – Jawaharal Nehru
   
“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one’s lifetime.” – Mark Twain
     
“Traveling tends to magnify all human emotions.” – Peter Hoeg
   
“Certainly, travel is more than the seeing of sights; it is a change that goes on, deep and permanent, in the ideas of living.” – Miriam Beard
     
“There is no happiness for the person who does not travel!” – Brähmann
     
“Traveling is seeing; it is the implicit that we travel by.” – Cynthia Ozick
     
“Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.” – Scott Cameron
   
“Our happiest moments as tourists always seem to come when we stumble upon one thing while in pursuit of something else.” – Lawrence Block
     
“You do not travel if you are afraid of the unknown, you travel for the unknown, that reveals you to yourself.” – Ella Maillart
 
“People who don’t travel cannot have a global view; all they see is what’s in front of them. Those people cannot accept new things because all they know is where they live.” – Martin Yan
   
“When you travel, remember that a foreign country is not designed to make you comfortable. It is designed to make its people comfortable.” – Clifton Fadiman
 
“To travel with a purpose is educational and exciting.” – Sargent Shriver
     
“It is only in adventure that some people succeed in knowing themselves – in finding themselves.” – Andre Gide
     
“Adventure is worthwhile.” – Aristotle
   
“One of the gladdest moments of human life, I think, is the departure upon a distant journey into unknown lands. Shaking off with one mighty effort the fetters of habit, the leaden weight of routine, the cloak of many cares and the slavery of home, man feels once more happy.” – Richard Burton
   
“In both business and personal life, I’ve always found that travel inspires me more than anything else I do.” – Ivanka Trump
   
“Travel has a way of stretching the mind. The stretch comes not from travel’s immediate rewards, the inevitable myriad new sights, smells, and sounds, but from experiencing firsthand how others do differently what we believed to be the right and only way.” – Ralph Crawshaw
   
“Every exit is an entry somewhere else.” – Tom Stoppard
   
“We should come home from adventures, and perils, and discoveries every day with new experience and character.” – Henry David Thoreau
     
“People don’t take trips … trips take people.” – John Steinbeck
     
“The more I traveled, the more I realized that fear makes strangers of people who should be friends.” – Shirley MacLaine
     
“Travel early and travel often. Live abroad, if you can. Understand cultures other than your own. As your understanding of other cultures increases, your understanding of yourself and your own culture will increase exponentially.” – Tom Freston
       
“Not I–not anyone else, can travel that road for you. You must travel it for yourself.” – Walt Whitman
     
“Once you have traveled, the voyage never ends, but is played out over and over again in the quietest chambers. The mind can never break off from the journey.” – Pat Conroy

YOU MUST IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR THINKING,
YOU CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE’S DIFFERENTIA—SOMETIMES INSTANTLY!
COMPOSE A NOBLE BOOK AND WRITE A BEST-SELLER.
YOU ARE AMAZING—PLAY YOUR PART!
YOU CAN TURN THINGS AROUND FAST AND ACHIEVE YOUR
WILDEST DREAMS NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE IN LIFE!

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MY DAILY JOTTINGS >>
Each week goes by so quickly.
It seems that time is passing more quickly.
You must live joyfully, daily, for each day!
     
Do you know what you did last Monday?
Do you remember what you ate for dinner last Thursday?
Keep track of your doings for a few weeks; you will see your time differently.
Remember, the quality of your life depends on what you do each day, in every moment.
  
7/4–There was a massive fireworks show right out my window, lasting about 30 minutes. It was one of the better displays I’ve seen, but overall, fireworks bore me. They are all about the same. I recall a great one once, but I’ve forgotten where it was. That was enough for me.
   
7/5–Nothing new to write about today, sorry. As I wrote before, if you “make” things happen, as opposed to just living life day to day, you will have things to write about.
   
7/6--I worked on juggling 5 balls today. Before the accident, five balls were so easy for me, and all the tricks, too. I could barely get the balls out of my hands today. This is the first time I’ve tried juggling 5 balls since the accident. I know instinctively how to do it; why can’t I?
   
7/7–I try to be friendly with some of the brain injury people here, and I get no response. I said, “Good Morning”, as he was passing me, no response. He has extreme difficulties; I don’t think I could help in any way, although I want to.
   
I went out the front door and walked around for a bit. I am not stuck here; I have to ask and explore more.
   
7/8–Only one therapy session today on memory. About ten people there, with helpful ideas. Being here with all the brain-injured reminded me of the patients in “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.” Many people here use wheelchairs and/or have speech difficulties. I just don’t feel that I fit in here at all. As I’ve written before — what a strange life I lead.
 
Miles, who runs the place where I am currently residing, helped me get signed up for Aetna Medicare. I noticed many areas where I am not doing well, and I don’t like that.
   
There is a doctor here who works with current patients. I had made a list of things wrong wih me and he will start to help me to get better at each.
     
7/9–This morning, I put together a system to help patients here move ahead. I explained that it’s similar to the Boy Scout system, where you progress through a merit badge system. I explained that the main way I made a good recovery was by challenging myself.
   
Jonny, who works for NeuroRestorative, drove me to Costco to pick up some items. When we got back, I taught him to juggle, and he learned quickly. I was pretty impressed. 
   
7/10–I just sent these out today about the place where I am living >>
Thanks for your words, Greg. And thank you for putting me at Neuro Restorative. Things are working out well here. I just made a batch of my fresh salsa, and they will be having a party tomorrow (a salsa party, that is). The salsa turned out as good as usual. I’m sure you saw >>
https://sites.google.com/site/summerssalsa/
   
This is a very clean, newer building. I like it. However, it’s like being in jail here. And you know, I spent a month in jail on a false charge, so I understand what it’s like. I’ve been out a few times, including to Walmart once and Costco once. If you need to go somewhere, they furnish a van and a driver for you (I wonder if they would do that if I want to visit San Diego?)
   
Three meals a day are nice, too. At first, the meals were not very good, but they are improving. I purchased some edible items at Costco to keep me going. I have my own rather large three-room apartment. This has a large front room and kitchen. The bathroom is spacious. The bedroom is also quite substantial and comfortable. So, overall, very cozy.
   
I am going to check with them to see if there is a bicycle I can use to ride in the area. I need to start working out and losing some weight; biking will help me achieve this goal. And, there are some woods across the field out front, I will have to do some hiking, too. I will check in as they want me to do, I hope it works out for me.
     
In therapy with some of the other people, it seems I am more advanced than they are. Many of them are in wheelchairs, and they also have other health issues. I am trying to help and inspire as I go. I’ve included Miles in this email, as he is running this place. I’ve been trying to help him too, with direct emails offering suggestions for changes to improve the place.
   
7/11–Awoke at 1:30 am and woke up for the day at 6:23 am.
 
I was right; it’s like being in jail. I went to the front door and across the street (not much traffic at all.) I was working on my three-club juggling, and it wasn’t going well. Then, three people came out to tell me I could not be outside. One of whom was Myles Mireles, the director of this place.
   
You have to remember that I have been independent for most of my life, so this was a challenge. Travelling all around the world and being independent is hard for me.

However, I do see how they can’t just let the people here wander the area; some are already lost. I will follow their wishes.

MAKE THIS DAY GREAT FOR YOU!
THEN, KEEP DOING NEW (DAILY) FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE!

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THE GARDEN THIS WEEK 
I keep this section on gardening.
I do like the skill and hope you do, too.
   
Winter is here now.
But there are still things you can grow.
And remember about indoor gardening.
   
A self-supporting life can be a better life.
A garden would be a part of that life.
You must look into it!
   
Because I am back on the road.
There will be no more words about the garden.
I do hope Beth keeps it up.
We did a lot of work establishing our vegetable garden.

START YOUR GARDEN TODAY!
IT MAY BE NECESSARY FOR YOUR LIFE!

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ALL OUR LIVES, WE MUST CHALLENGE OURSELVES!
YOUR CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK >>
Figure out some places you can go to explore and see what is there.
Wilderness areas are better.
Now find a place you can explore for a weekend.
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NEXT BLOG >>
BLOG 333–As We Age
Yes, you are getting older.
Now stop that!
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AND WHAT ARE YOU PLANNING FOR YOUR UPCOMING WEEK?

“KITTING AROUND”
BLOG 331–Do You Touch-Type?
Don’t sleepwalk through life
I aim to illustrate and Deepen Contemplation Together
I WANT TO INSPIRE YOU TO LIVE DIFFERENTLY AND BETTER!

*** A world-class juggler/performer.
*** The value that every moment has.
*** Only YOU know what is best for you.
*** Going through a 37-day coma — Yikes!
*** The joy I experience in life is a wondrous thing!
*** It was a life-altering experience that gave me joy.
*** More than just you, I hope I help many others through you.
*** This blog looks best when viewed on a laptop.
*** If you read through Facebook, see >> kitsummers.com
*** Despite being hit by two trucks, I remain happy.
*** What do you want to accomplish before you die? 
*** I lived in my van for six years, which was quite pleasant.
*** I visited all the US national parks and met Beth.
*** Beth and I got married on 2/22/22 at 2:22.
*** But sadly, our divorce is imminent.
*** What are you genuinely passionate about?
*** What do you want to accomplish?
*** You cannot change the past.
*** In 2025, I met Jennifer. We are sooo happy together!
*** Regretfully, we broke up.
*** I have a great deal of love for someone.
*** But I have not yet found them.
*** Remember, the future will come.
*** All you have is “now”—ALWAYS!
*** Have you seen >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFC5vLPDWRo 

BE TAKEN AWAY WITH ME
ON WONDERFUL ADVENTURES!

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WHY I WRITE THIS BLOG
You have many who assist and teach; I hope I help guide you. I want to lighten your path toward excellence. I am not trying to show you “the way”; I am trying to help you find “your way.” Writing this blog each week is a new and different experience for me every time—I love it! In other words, I hope to continually enrich your life and elevate you to a higher level. Your life should always be starting again–a better life each time!
     
I WANT TO INSPIRE YOU WITH MY WORDS –WORDS HAVE POWER!
Are you accomplishing what you want before you pass away?
These words can fill you with optimism and empower you to think positively.
You can (and should) make changes to improve your life at every age.
Let these ideas motivate and drive you towards self-improvement.
Of course, that leads to helping others lead better lives.
We all need to help each other reach a higher level.
         
MY EXPERIENCES
You already know a great deal about my writing, and I want to remind you of the key ideas that are most important to me. I can provide you with additional thoughts on how I can assist you.
I hope to spread ideas from my life so you can live better.
Remember — only you know what is best for you.
And — you are only as young as the last time you changed your mind!
     
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OPENING WORDS
   
I just got the news!
MY DAUGHTER, APRIL, IS PREGNANT!
I’m gonna be a grandpa; oh, happy day.
Here is a photo her baby inside April >>
   
You may know I was named after my father, Virgil Carson Summers, so I am Jr. My parents called me “Kit” because of my middle name. Somehow, the hospital here got my name as Virgil, which is on a sign on the door.
 
Changes, I am used to them, but some big ones are on the horizon.
On June 30, I am flying to Florida with my daughter, April.
Once there, she will help me set up to be at
https://www.brainline.org/resource/neurorestorative-florida-avalon-park
I will get help with my balance and juggling.
   
At the hospital/rehab right now. I have taught at least ten staff members how to juggle. Each loved their new skill. Along with a place to live, I receive three meals a day. 
 
I currently have no living expenses. And I’ve just paid off my credit card and have no other bills. Feels great not to have any debts now (why is there a “b” in the word debts?) I’m happy to be able to pay off all my bills and move forward.
   
HOW IT IS. I guess I am homeless now. As you know, for seven years I lived in my incredible van. I crashed the van last month and don’t know what my future holds. My daughters searched and found the place that the link above shows.
     
I just went down to the first floor. The people there seemed worse off with a worse brain injury.
As I’ve written before — WHAT A STRANGE LIFE I LEAD.
   
For about an hour, the guy in the room across from me was talking very loudly and making no sense. It’s like I was put into a crazy house (I wrote that because I don’t know how to write ‘Insane Asylum’). He does this daily, and it is hard to hear how upset he is, with slow, slurred yelling caused by a brain injury.
 
I met someone on the internet. We have been writing to each other, and both of us are deeply in love. We will fulfill each other and have a great life together. Stay tuned, and you will learn of our great love and how we look to have a fantastic future.
 
I did some juggling while standing over the bed. When you juggle like this, you don’t have to reach down very far to get the ball. So, things went smoothly as the balls did their dance in the air. The clubs are more difficult for me. I need to go outside and juggle clubs on the grass.
             
I’m planning on bringing on a whole new life. I want to improve my juggling skills. I also want to get back to running. My asthma comes on so strongly when I run. There are drugs to help with that. I want to improve my life in any way I can.
   
I’m still in need of a vehicle.
Do you have one for me?
I can fly anywhere to retrieve it.
   
My friend wrote this to me. Thanks, Jules!
“Please, please, please continue with your blog.
You have no idea the comfort I get from reading your words. 
It’s helped me through some not-so-great times.
I ALWAYS look forward to your weekly blog!”

WELCOME THE PRESENT MOMENT- EVERY SINGLE INSTANT! 

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BLOG 331–Do You Touch-Type?
In high school, I learned to touch-type. I’m not even sure why I wanted to learn, but I am so glad I did. Somehow, I knew it was necessary to understand for later in life. And it might be due to the background noise prevalent in schools.
     
To effectively touch-type on a keyboard, start by positioning your fingers on the home row keys (A, S, D, F for the left hand and J, K, L, colon for the right hand). You can learn the finger assignments for the other keys.
 
Practice regularly. Initially, focus on accuracy over speed, and gradually increase your typing speed as you become more comfortable with the keyboard. Proper posture and avoiding looking at the keyboard are also key components of touch typing. As you move forward with you new skill, type “a” through “z” without looking at the keyboard.
   
It’s like riding a bicycle or a unicycle; you never forget once you learn. If you’re willing to work at it, you can rapidly improve the quality of every part of your life. This comparison frames touch typing as a skill that improves with effort and benefits many aspects of life, like juggling.
   
Master the basics of touch typing, then practice them every day without fail. Consistent repetition of many disciplines every day leads to outstanding achievements gained slowly over time. This idea, though general about mastering basics, applies well to touch typing practice.
     
Your posture and hand placement are essential. You can sit upright with your back straight and your shoulders relaxed. Your feet should be flat on the floor, and your elbows should be at a 90-degree angle. Now, you are ready to attack the keys.
 
Keep your wrists straight and avoid resting them on the laptop or table. This can prevent wrist strain. Locate the home row keys. These are usually marked with a slight bump or ridge on the F and J keys of the laptop or computer.
   
Rest your fingers on the home row: The left hand’s index finger on F, middle finger on D, ring finger on S, and pinky on A. The right hand’s index finger on J, middle finger on K, ring finger on L, and pinky on the semicolon key. Could you position your thumbs over the spacebar? Each finger is responsible for a range of keys. For example, the left index finger handles the keys F, G, R, T, V, and B.
   
Watch this video to help >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6E1AiZEtV5c
   
Practice, you are a touch typing enthusiast. That’s why you are here in quest of touch typing benefits. Fortunately, you are in the right place. Read through the full article to discover all of your unanswered questions about the benefits of touch typing.
   
In short, touch typing is a method of typing that requires no visual reference to the keyboard. However, don’t confuse it with a touchscreen device type. This is somewhat different. The touch typing technique enables you to utilize muscle memory to accurately hit the right keys at the right time This results in improved productivity and accuracy without needing to look at the keyboard.
   
We now live in a global village where most communication and work are done online; touch typing has become a crucial skill that can significantly improve your work efficiency. Imagine typing at lightning speed without having to look at the keyboard or spending hours fixing errors. Touch typing can help you achieve just that! Thanks to touch typing, we can focus on the content we are creating rather than the physical act of typing itself.
 
With consistent practice and the proper techniques, anyone can learn to type quickly and accurately. In the following sections, we will explore various benefits of touch typing, including improved productivity, accuracy, cognitive development, multitasking, language learning, and accessibility.
   
This skill will make your life easier.
So, why start improving your typing skills today?
     
From the home row to other keys. Focus on using the correct finger for each key. Use the Shift keys with your pinky finger—the right pinky for left-hand keys, and the left pinky for right-hand keys.
     
Start with the home row and gradually learn other keys. Use online typing tutors or practice exercises to build your muscle memory. Focus on accuracy over speed. Speed will naturally increase as your accuracy improves.
   
Please don’t look at the keyboard. This is a crucial part of touch typing, allowing you to type more efficiently. Consistency is key to developing touch typing skills. Consider using an on-screen keyboard for guidance. Microsoft Support provides instructions on how to enable and use this feature.
   
Practice regularly. By following these steps and practicing consistently, you can learn to touch type effectively on your laptop, computer and typewriter to improve your typing speed and accuracy.

ALL YOU HAVE IS NOW!
MAKE THINGS FANTASTIC! 

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WORDS TO INSPIRE YOU!
Inspirational quotes and sayings have a unique ability to change the way we feel about life and can change our thoughts. They are attractive, challenging, and essential on our path to joy and happiness, as well as finding ways to inspire ourselves and others.
     
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Reading through the quotes below about life can do the trick if you’re looking for a pick-me-up or a healthy dose of motivation. Whether centered around positive affirmations, self-care, or success, life quotes can be powerful inspirational tools.
     
THE BURST!
Inspirational quotes and ideas provide a quick and timely burst of wisdom to help us regain our focus, offering the inspiration needed for the day or occasion. I hope the words below bring a smile to your face and drive you to make this day and every day a fantastic event.
 
BE POSITIVE!
Just as positive words can make someone smile, and a well-timed, amusing quote can make someone laugh, your thoughts react to real life. Have this control! You have complete control over only one thing in the universe—YOUR THINKING!—and that’s where motivational quotes come in!
     
“YOU”
Your quality of thinking and how you think and feel about yourself, including your beliefs and expectations about what is possible, determine everything in your life. Use quotes to move ahead in your life.
   
SELF-TALK IS SO ESSENTIAL—THINK RIGHT!
To stay motivated, use each day as an opportunity to improve and move closer to your goals. It might sound like a lot of work, and it’s next to impossible with your busy schedule. But you can do it! Motivational words, yes, are just words. But they are positive words; they will keep you on track.
   
QUOTES
Motivational quotes affect our brain, behavior, and lives because they make us feel like we are in control of our success and have self-efficacy. Quotes make us believe that we have the confidence to complete a task successfully, which is different from having the motivation to succeed.  
 
QUOTES WILL BENEFIT YOU!
Positive and inspiring quotes can be like sunshine on a cloudy day. They inject optimism into our thoughts, brighten our mood, and help us focus on the good in life. They remind us that even in the face of adversity, we can see the silver lining and embrace a positive attitude.
   
PEARLS OF WISDOM
In a world filled with challenges and indecisiveness, the power of inspirational quotes cannot be exaggerated. These pearls of wisdom uniquely uplift our spirits, can spark positive change, and fuel our motivation when we need it most.
     
WORDS WILL CHANGE YOU!
The correct motivational quote can change you and things, helping you ditch the excuses, escape your comfort zone, and take action. Read these words with an open mind and learn to improve your life.
     
THESE QUOTES
When you read these quotes, you’ll also realize that many other people worldwide are experiencing these feelings. These feelings make you think you’re the only person who could feel this bad. But you’re not. Many other people also feel bad. This is the irony of it. You don’t want other people to feel crappy, but it does make you feel better or at least comforted to know that other people feel just as bad as you.
   
READ CAREFULLY
These quotes can be used when you wake up or prepare for work.
You can write your favorite quotes somewhere where you can see them first thing in the morning.
These quotes are motivating, inspiring, and encouraging.
They will help you see your potential, stay motivated, and see the beauty in every morning.
Use them to your advantage!
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I HOPE THE FOLLOWING WORDS
INSPIRE YOU AND ADD TO YOUR LIFE >>
   
“I love the writing. I love the idea of typing and seeing it on the computer and printing it out myself and, you know, moving sentences around. I like that.”
—Carol Burnett
       
“I keep writing as I do because I believe my words mean much to people (you?)”
—Kit Summers
   
“I don’t like typing messages on my phone.
Some people get used to it.”
—Bill Gates
   
“Writing can be a very isolating profession. By its very nature, you spend a lot of your time barricaded in your house or office, typing on your own.”
—D. B. Weiss
   
“You realize, no matter how great, books are not shows or movies; each operates on its own different rules. ‘Game of Thrones’ is no different. Being forced to come up with those scenes on short notice helped us view the show and forced it to come into its own.”
—D. B. Weiss
 
“If a story is in you,
it has to come out.”
—William Faulkner
   
“I love writing. I love the swirl and swing of words as they tangle with human emotions.”
—James Michener
   
“Your intuition knows what to write, so get out of the way.”
—Ray Bradbury
   
“A writer,
I think,
is someone who pays attention to the world.”
—Susan Sontag
   
“The scariest moment is always just before you start.”
—Stephen King
   
“Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart.”
—William Wordsworth
   
“That’s the thing about books,
they let you travel without moving your feet.”
—Jhumpa Lahiri
   
“And now that you don’t have to be perfect, you can be good.”
—John Steinbeck
   
“I don’t wait for moods.
You accomplish nothing if you do that.
Your mind must know it has got to get down to work.”
—Pearl S. Buck
   
“No need to force yourself to do something the “right way” if it’s not your right way. Your job is to honor your process.”

YOU MUST IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR THINKING,
YOU CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE’S DIFFERENTIA—SOMETIMES INSTANTLY!
COMPOSE A NOBLE BOOK AND WRITE A BEST-SELLER.
YOU ARE AMAZING—PLAY YOUR PART!
YOU CAN TURN THINGS AROUND FAST AND ACHIEVE YOUR
WILDEST DREAMS NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE IN LIFE!

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MY DAILY JOTTINGS >>
Each week goes by so quickly.
It seems that time is passing more quickly.
You must live joyfully, daily, for each day!
     
Do you know what you did last Monday?
Do you remember what you ate for dinner last Thursday?
Keep track of your doings for a few weeks; you will see your time differently.
Remember, the quality of your life depends on what you do each day, each moment!
  
6/28–Still at the hotel. I’ve gotten used to it now, but it’s time to move on.
     
6/29–So nice in the morning when you hear the horse clip-clopping down the road. These are Amish, of course, making a good start to my day.
     
Some significant changes are on the horizon for me. My daughters, Jasmine and April, set things in motion for this to occur. Tomorrow, April and I will go to the Philadelphia airport, and both fly to
https://www.brainline.org/resource/neurorestorative-florida-avalon-park
   
I will live in their apartment building.
I plan to help others as much or more than I get helped.
It should be a significant change and a forward path for me.
   
You see, every nine seconds, someone in the United States sustains a brain injury. That adds up to 3.5 million people each year. Brain injuries range from mild to moderate to severe. Mine included going through a 37-day coma.
   
Every injury is different, but when your brain is injured, it can affect everything: your ability to speak, focus, remember, and relate to other people. For one thing, I will never be able to juggle as I used to. I have set different things in motion, though, and I move forward.
   
BrainLine is a national multimedia project offering authoritative information and support to anyone whose life has been affected by brain injury or PTSD: people with brain injuries, their family and friends, and the professionals who work with them.
   
Sounds like I will receive intense rehab. Yet, it has been many years since my change, will I find results? I learned that BrainLine also provides military-specific information and resources on traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to veterans, service members, and their families.
     
Through video, webcasts, articles, personal stories, research briefs, and current news, those whose lives have been affected can learn more about brain injury symptoms and treatment, rehabilitation, and family issues associated with care and recovery.
   
The people at BrainLine aim to create a sense of community, a place where individuals concerned about brain injury can access information, support, and ideas 24 hours a day. I am looking forward to learning and growing as I help others, too.
     
I JUST SAW MY DAUGHTER, APRIL, SHE IS PREGNANT!
Due to be born in October, she is expecting a daughter. Oh, happy day!
 
Just recently, April’s husband, Jake, had gone through a terrible tooth ordeal.
He was in the hospital for some days, and things didn’t look good. He came through it.
Also, there was April and Jasmine’s mom, Mary Ellen, whom I was married to for 23 years.
In a way, a family get-together? Mary Ellen is looking fantastic.
     
6/30–I found out that someone has to be with me for the first 38 hours. It is in case I need something. There is no privacy, but for this short time, it will be alright. This person stays in the living room area; they spend most of their time on their phone, mainly looking at videos and such. Someone else takes their place every eight hours.
   
I’m not free to come and go as I please, which is difficult—it’s a controlled situation. I am all right with it. Nearby are woods and wilderness. I expect I will want to go for walks there. I will let you know how it goes.
     
Jasmine and April are acting like I will be here until my death. I want to live until at least 100, remember? That will be many years from now. This is alright for now; I plan to get back on the road someday.
     
7/1–Slept alright last night, no sound whatsoever, nice. Maindy learned to juggle; she is the main person who stays with me. Next was an Occupational Therapy visit (mainly working with my hands). I’m not sure how much they will help. And I had a session of speech therapy—much more than how you say words.
   
In the afternoon, I visited Dieanna from Physical Therapy (PT). What’s terrible is I had forgotten her name, but later got it. She told me a couple of times as well. Now, is that from my brain injury, or is it just age? There are several things that I question in that regard. She did extensive testing on me and later said I performed well on each.
   
I performed well on everything except walking heel-to-toe and standing on one foot. I told her beforehand I would have trouble with those areas, as I did. But, is it brain injury, or is it age? I had Dieanna do both of these tasks, which she did perfectly. I’m sure I could have done them in the old days, too, before the brain injury.     
   
I’m not sure if I will continue here. They could help me with some little things, but the insurance company is paying them at least $400 a day to house me. It’s a nice place to live but for the rest of my life?
     
In PT, it sounded like Dieanna didn’t want to work with me anymore, saying she couldn’t help. There are people here with walkers, wheelchairs, motorized wheelchairs, and using canes. Physically, many looked slow and spoke with difficulty, like many brain-injured people do. I did not fit in with the group. I still have deficits, but not to the level of being here.
   
Currently, I am unsure what the future holds. With no vehicle and a dismal future, what’s a Kit to do? At this point, I don’t even have family who can help. I almost feel I am scamming NeuroRestorative. Most of my belongings are stored at April’s house near Lancaster, PA. I had already lost a great deal after my crash with the van.
   
I met with someone at PT today who does not think she can help me. So, I’m unsure why I’m even here.
   
I contacted my friend, Dave Finnigan. He is going through a bout of cancer now, which is making his life very hard. Dave has accomplished a great deal in his life, and I am quite impressed with this man. Take a look >> https://www.facebook.com/davefinnigan
   
7/2–Today, I taught Felda, who works here, to juggle!  She was surprised to have learned. Hopefully, she will stick with it and continue to improve over time. Along with scarves, I taught her to juggle with three balls as well. She is happy with her new skills.
   
Right now, I have no one, which makes me want to cry. I have been so lonely. There is no one to meet here at the place I am now, which is frustrating. I like being with someone so much. Like you, I have no idea what the future will hold. Living life all by myself — here I go!
     
Yet, through the internet, I have met a wonderful person.
I love you, Jesse and that love will grow huge.
We will let everyone know later.
 
Still feels like I am in jail being here.
Three sessions of therapy today.
It’s pretty straightforward.
I don’t know how it’s benefiting me.
     
7/3–Woke at my normal wake-up time, about 3:30 am.
Sessions of therapy are about the same every day.
     
7/4–Happy Fourth of July, as they say. With the 4th of July, staff numbers have been reduced, so hardly anyone is here. This is a hospital with comfortable accommodations. There is no therapy today, as people are at home now.
     
This morning, I didn’t eat anything. Now it’s about noon, and I’m awaiting lunch. I seldom get hungry, but I am now. However, the food here is not very good; it’s just something to eat. Additionally, it often seems that the same meal is served. 

THEN, KEEP DOING NEW (DAILY) FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE!

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THE GARDEN THIS WEEK
   
I keep this section on gardening.
I do like the skill and hope you do, too.
   
Winter is here now.
But there are still things you can grow.
And remember about indoor gardening.
   
A self-supporting life can be a better life.
A garden would be a part of that life.
You must look into it!
   
Because I am back on the road.
There will be no more words about the garden.
I do hope Beth keeps it up.
We did a lot of work establishing our vegetable garden.

START YOUR GARDEN TODAY!
IT MAY BE NECESSARY FOR YOUR LIFE!

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ALL OUR LIVES, WE MUST CHALLENGE OURSELVES!
YOUR CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK >>
Can you touch-type?
Now is the time to learn.
It will advance your life.
If you do type with your fingers, increase your speed this week.
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NEXT BLOG >>
Are you ready to embark on a cross-country drive?
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AND WHAT ARE YOU PLANNING FOR YOUR UPCOMING WEEK?