Author: Dave Elliot
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8 Miles to Heaven
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EIGHT MILES TO HEAVEN During my senior year at Florida Southern College, I was able to take a Journalism course through the Communications Department. My instructor was Hal Waters (FSC ‘53). Our final assignment which weighed heavily upon a passing grade was to write a story for a magazine and…
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I Carry a Passenger
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I CARRY A PASSENGER Over the years I have traveled to far places and yes, indeed, there have been many cases of death-striking situations and terrible fear, of not living through another year. My type of travel is very unique, it cannot be achieved by those who are weak. A…
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Dad’s (Wayne I. Elliot) Tribute Tour
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My Dad passed away June 30, 2024. On July 8, eight days later on a Monday, I hit the road for a culinary conference in Benton, KY, with my GoldWing, Roadman Camper, and Trek bicycle in tow. I drove two days through upstate New York on I-90 through blistering 96…
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Sturgis-2021 New Hampshire to South Dakota
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Everyone’s Bucket List Should Include one Trip to Sturgis Before You Die By Dave Elliot It is good to have an end to journey toward, but it is the journey that matters in the end. Ursula K. LeGuin Located in western South Dakota is a small town with a population…
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The Old Man With A Cane
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By David W. Elliot I saw an elderly man pass by. He was the last to leave my boat, and the last to leave my mind. It was hot and beads of sweat poured down a tired, exhausted, and colorless forehead. Sparse, faded white hair partially covered a bald head.…