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Belize to Carolina, My Tired Wings – Six Word Saturday – August 20, 2019

Posted on August 20, 2019 by Joe Owens

This is my entry for Debbie’s Travel With Intent blog’s Six Word Saturday. Here I sit on the last flight of my oh so quick mission trip to Belize and instead of napping I am adding another blog post! Well, … Continue reading →

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Come See My Hometown

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Joe Owens

I am proposing a new recurring blog event, called Come See My Hometown, where the participants will write a blog post highlighting some unique historical site, festival or event unique to your region. For instance, in five months Bristol Motor … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge – Happy Place – 10-9-15

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Joe Owens

In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Happy Place.” My wife and I took a couple of days this week and visited the Blue Ridge Parkway, a 469 mile motor route through the gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountains of … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Prompt – From Above

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Joe Owens

This photo was made from atop the highest level of the Mayan archaeological site at Cahal Pech, which is near San Ignacio, Belize. It is quite a physical feat to ascend this ruin as it boasts some steep steps as you can … Continue reading →

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Daily Prompt – Seven Days

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Joe Owens

You wake up tomorrow morning to find all your plans have been cancelled for the next seven days and $10,000 on your dresser. Tell us about your week. I would become the poster child for international travel. I would cram … Continue reading →

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Daily Prompt – No, Thanks

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Joe Owens

Is there a place in the world you never want to visit? Where, and why not? My list of places I would never visit will not be a surprise. These are places where Americans are not welcome due to the politics of the present. … Continue reading →

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Daily prompt – Places

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Joe Owens

Beach, mountain, forest, or somewhere else entirely? I live in the western end of the state of Virginia. We are part of the Appalachian Mountain chain that stretches from Maine to Georgia. According to the elevation app I have on … Continue reading →

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Coming and Going: Flying the Friendly Skies

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Joe Owens

Have you ever noticed those whispy white or gray lines that criss cross our skies? You know what I mean, the jet contrails that remain after a plane full of travelers has made their way above our heads. I have … Continue reading →

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Daily Prompt Kick it

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Joe Owens

Today’s daily prompt is straight-forward: What’s the 11th item on your bucket list? Wow, a bucket list. Really? Am I missing some indicator of my future that should be known? I plan to be around for quite a while, so a … Continue reading →

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2012 Belize Mission Trip – Something New

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Joe Owens

While we were busy preparing for the Night of Encouragement where we took several sets of parents out to a local restaurant for a meal and time of encouraging them in their parenting we had the opportunity to visit the … Continue reading →

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Preparing To Serve

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Joe Owens

In the book of Matthew, specifically Chapter 28, verses 18-20, Jesus explained the Great Commission to us, which is an instruction to share the Love of Christ with the world. 18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power … Continue reading →

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