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Sharon Long Miolen's avatar

I really enjoyed reading this ...is there more coming ?

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Joe Nichols's avatar

Yes, I have more on the way. Thank you so much for reading!

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MJ Polk's avatar

I wonder if folks that grow up out west, drive east and find promise in the sunrise?

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Joe Nichols's avatar

Either that or the promise of lower state taxes, I hear.

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Isaiah Moon's avatar

I love this so much man. I always wondered what growing up in such a time and on such a place would have been like. Your journey sort of reminded me of the Lewis and Clark expedition as they journey by the river and the lands to reach the western Pacific Ocean. Love your style and how conversational and poetic it feels too!

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Joe Nichols's avatar

Thank you much Isaiah for the read and this wonderful comment. Very much appreciated.

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Nazish Nasim's avatar

I am behind reading your posts. This one was so so good. It was like sitting with you in the front seat of the car, peeking in your mind, your heart unable to speak, unable to help. Gorgeous work, Joe.

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Joe Nichols's avatar

Thank you. I hope I can finish it in the same fashion. Thank you very much.

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Michelle R Teel's avatar

Thank you for letting me tag along in your journey.

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Joe Nichols's avatar

Thank you for reading

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MaryAnne Bernardo's avatar

A very cinematic piece. It reads like a short film I really enjoyed the tone

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Joe Nichols's avatar

Thank you very much MaryAnne!

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Shalini's avatar

Makes me want to pack up my suitcase and hit the road! Thanks Joe!

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Joe Nichols's avatar

Thank you for reading.

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Author John G. Dyer's avatar

Ah'm from Flintstone, Georgia, up there on Mountain View Circle, within eyeshot of Signal Mountain. You know the place.

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Joe Nichols's avatar

North Georgia. Of course. Southern Georgia here. Spent a lot of time in your areas though.

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Author John G. Dyer's avatar

My family left there before I turned 6 years old, so I can hardly claim it. I tell people now that I'm from the Philippines. But I couldn't resist answering your note.

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My Walk's avatar

💞 ahhh road trips

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Joe Nichols's avatar

KK, yes it is. I need to do this again some day. Minus the margaritas

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Joe Nichols's avatar

Thank you!

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