Elvis, Romeo and Me


The thermometer registered at 28 this morning as I scraped ice off the car’s windshield and gathered an armload of wood to stoke the wood-stove.  

Outside the wilderness has replaced its forest greens with golden-orange hues as summer exits and fall arrives. Once again its time to bid adieu to the Last Frontier and board a high-speed aluminum tube headed south.

As a Bonafide ole duffer I remember in 1962 when my alter ego Elvis came out with the song, “Home is Where the Heart is”. Some folks may have left their heart in San Francisco … not me😊

Way back … when dinosaurs still roamed the earth … I also remember from Shakespeare English class Juliet’s mournful words to her heartthrob Romeo, “Parting is such sweet sorrow”

Most folks have a special place that’s feels like home and tugs at their heart when they have to leave … you may have surmised for me that place is Alaska 😊

Rather than lament and reach for a fresh box of Kleenex here’s some pics snapped today of Home is Where the Heart is”, and why “Parting is such sweet sorrow” for this old ragamuffin.

Yet … I am undeservedly doubly blessed! … Lord willing, as I leave the Last Frontier’s fall splendor I will soon get to experience the Great Smoky Mountain’ s multicolored fall grandeur … PTL!

“I will praise You, O Lord, with my whole heart;

I will tell of all Your marvelous works.”

Psalm 9:1

Keep Looking Up ^ … His Best is Yet to Come!

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16 responses to “Elvis, Romeo and Me”

  1. Thanks Nancy. I am truly blessed to enjoy His fall masterpieces in both of these two special places in His creation each year.

    Keep Looking Up ^ … His Best is Yet to Come!

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  2. What stunning photos, Fred! No wonder you love Alaska so much. But you’re right, the Appalachians have their own appeal–especially in the fall. How delightful you get to enjoy the best of both worlds–in the north and in the south!

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  3. Magnificent photos. The true power of Nature. Many thanks, Mel

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  4. Thanks Wynne. Your “Safe Travels” prayers now find us back in our Great Smoky Mts. home.

    Keep Looking Up ^ … His Best is Yet to Come!

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  5. Absolutely incredible, Fred! Safe travels!

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  6. Beautiful 🤗❤️😍

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  7. mdeussing

    Nah North Cackalacy will be far enough for me. Now have to learn how to fish for flounder I guess!

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  8. Thanks Bro. You and Michelle have our prayers as y’all relocate south … did you ever consider the Last Frontier? 🤣 🤣🤣

    Keep Looking Up ^ … His Best is Yet to Come!

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  9. Amen Sister! Be blessed and …

    Keep Looking Up ^ … His Best is Yet to Come!

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  10. Thank you. Now we get to enjoy Fall Part 2😊
    Keep Looking Up ^ … His Best is Yet to Come!

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  11. Juanita Munday

    My heart still tugs at Alaska as well. Beautiful pictures.

    Juanita

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  12. So beautiful, I love fall!

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  13. Anonymous

    beautiful pictures. Wishing you & Ellen a safe trip back to Tennessee.

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  14. This is a paradise, Fred. How amazing and loving God is!

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  15. mdeussing

    God’s given you the best of both worlds to experience brother and the best is yet to come! Beautiful pictures and safe travels home🙏🏻

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