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On the Road Again

April 24, 2012 by Pat Bean

“…On the road again

goin’ places that I’ve never been

Seein’ things that I may never see again

And I can’t wait to get on the road again …”

Purple mountain majesties -- Photo by Pat Bean

Me, Pepper and Willie Nelson

I’m a big Willie Nelson fan, and there’s nothing better than slipping his “On the Road Again’ tune into my CD player when I take off for someplace new. I’ll do just that later this morning when Pepper, my new canine traveling companion and I began to take leave of Texas.

I have 18 days to travel 1,300 miles to my destination. This means I can, as Frank Sinatra, sang: “Do It My Way.” And my way is slow and easy with lots of stops to take in this beautiful country.

Just thinking about the sights I’ll see already has another tune whirling through my brain. This one is the song I believe should be our national anthem, “America, The Beautiful:”

When i see flowers survivng harsh conditions to give us their beauty, I think of the tough times we Americans are facing these days, and gain confidence that we're tough enough to take it -- and survive. -- Photo by Pat Bean

“O beautiful for spacious skies, For amber waves of gain; for purple mountain majesties, above the fruited plain! America! America. God shed his grace on thee, and crown they good with brotherhood, from sea to shining sea… ”

These word easily bring tears to my eyes. I’m so very blessed in that I have seen this country from sea to shining sea. I’ve seen its amber waves of grain and its majestic mountains.”

So now if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to pack up and Me. Pepper and Willie Nelson will get on the road again to see it some more.

Bean’s Pat: 10,000 Birds, http://tinyurl.com/87y7am3 Montana landscapes and the Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge.

Posted in Birds, Dogs, Favorite Places, Journeys, Nature, Travel, Wildflowers | Tagged america the beautiful, apostaday, frank sinatra, my way, on the road again, pat bean. willie nelson | 13 Comments

13 Responses

on April 24, 2012 at 2:04 pm | Reply newsferret

Have a great trip and all events be sparkling events.
- on April 24, 2012 at 11:49 pm | Reply Pat Bean
  
  Now just what do you mean by sparkling? Sparkling water? Sparkling wine? Sparkling adventures? Thanks
on April 24, 2012 at 3:05 pm | Reply whiteladyinthehood

What a wonderful take you have on life. You are very inspiring. I hope you enjoy your trip!
- on April 24, 2012 at 11:48 pm | Reply Pat Bean
  
  Thanks for the kind words White Lady. I’m sure we will.
on April 24, 2012 at 5:38 pm | Reply Alex Autin

Woohoo! I’m very excited for you! 🙂
- on April 24, 2012 at 11:44 pm | Reply Pat Bean
  
  Me, too. re excited
on April 24, 2012 at 6:27 pm | Reply Eric Murtaugh

Nothing like Willie Nelson to get you excitied for an upcoming road trip! Have fun out there!
- on April 24, 2012 at 11:45 pm | Reply Pat Bean
  
  Thanks Eric, I will.
on April 24, 2012 at 9:50 pm | Reply barb19

Looking forward to hearing more of your travels – especially with your new travelling companion, Pepper. She is one mighty fortunate dog to be sharing your travels with you and seeing some amazing sights.
- on April 24, 2012 at 11:41 pm | Reply Pat Bean
  
  Glad to have you along for our journey Barb.
on April 25, 2012 at 9:29 am | Reply aFrankAngle

Enjoy the journey —- and I hope Pepper turns out to be not only a good companion, but also a good traveler. Safe travels!
- on April 25, 2012 at 12:43 pm | Reply Pat Bean
  
  Thanks aFrank. She travels well, mostly sleeping on the co-pilot seat, and is fun to walk, although I can see I’ll need to take my daily 20-minute brisk walk alone if I want to sweat a little.
  
  Keep writing … Pat Bean https://patbean.wordpress.com
- on April 25, 2012 at 2:44 pm | Reply Pat Bean
  
  Thanks.