Memories topic - Breakfast in America https://breakfastinamerica.me/topic/favorites/ Living happily ever after still means you have to clean house and do the dishes Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:07:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://breakfastinamerica.me/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/cropped-2017-06-12-204131-square-1-32x32.jpg Memories topic - Breakfast in America https://breakfastinamerica.me/topic/favorites/ 32 32 49034375 Meds https://breakfastinamerica.me/2026/meds/ https://breakfastinamerica.me/2026/meds/#respond Sun, 01 Mar 2026 17:29:00 +0000 https://breakfastinamerica.me/?p=42454 Meds — It seems that the older I get, the more meds and supplements it takes to keep me functioning.

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]]> https://breakfastinamerica.me/2026/meds/feed/ 0 42454 Coffee and an (out of shot) Pop-Tart in my hammock https://breakfastinamerica.me/2026/coffee-and-an-out-of-shot-pop-tart-in-my-hammock/ https://breakfastinamerica.me/2026/coffee-and-an-out-of-shot-pop-tart-in-my-hammock/#respond Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:59:00 +0000 https://breakfastinamerica.me/?p=42421 Coffee and an (out of shot) Pop-Tart in my hammock. Eight o'clock and it's warming up just a tad.

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]]> https://breakfastinamerica.me/2026/coffee-and-an-out-of-shot-pop-tart-in-my-hammock/feed/ 0 42421 Gary at the Big Paddy Creek Scenic Overlook, Paddy Creek Wilderness https://breakfastinamerica.me/2026/gary-at-the-big-paddy-creek-scenic-overlook-paddy-creek-wilderness/ https://breakfastinamerica.me/2026/gary-at-the-big-paddy-creek-scenic-overlook-paddy-creek-wilderness/#respond Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:34:00 +0000 https://breakfastinamerica.me/?p=42405 Gary at the Big Paddy Creek Scenic Overlook, Paddy Creek Wilderness — It was very windy up on the ridge, and the wind was quite chilly, which was nice as it was 82°F in the sun. This is another Ozarks view I never tire of. 3

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]]> https://breakfastinamerica.me/2026/gary-at-the-big-paddy-creek-scenic-overlook-paddy-creek-wilderness/feed/ 0 42405 Orange cat and spot https://breakfastinamerica.me/2026/orange-cat-and-spot/ https://breakfastinamerica.me/2026/orange-cat-and-spot/#respond Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:21:00 +0000 https://breakfastinamerica.me/?p=42464 Orange cat and spot — Of course a visit to see Katie also means a chance to see Dick, our grandcat in his native environment and with a nice midcentury modern style rug too.

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]]> https://breakfastinamerica.me/2026/orange-cat-and-spot/feed/ 0 42464 Top of the Power and Light Building https://breakfastinamerica.me/2026/top-of-the-power-and-light-building/ https://breakfastinamerica.me/2026/top-of-the-power-and-light-building/#respond Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:10:00 +0000 https://breakfastinamerica.me/?p=42461 Top of the Power and Light Building. I love Art Deco architecture.

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]]> https://breakfastinamerica.me/2026/top-of-the-power-and-light-building/feed/ 0 42461 The Kauffman Center from the 32nd floor terrace, Kansas City Power and Light Building https://breakfastinamerica.me/2026/the-kauffman-center-from-the-32nd-floor-terrace-kansas-city-power-and-light-building/ https://breakfastinamerica.me/2026/the-kauffman-center-from-the-32nd-floor-terrace-kansas-city-power-and-light-building/#respond Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:09:00 +0000 https://breakfastinamerica.me/?p=42316 The Kauffman Center from the 32nd floor terrace, Kansas City Power and Light Building — We were at the Kauffman Center last night for Chris Thile with the Kansas City Symphony.

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]]> https://breakfastinamerica.me/2026/the-kauffman-center-from-the-32nd-floor-terrace-kansas-city-power-and-light-building/feed/ 0 42316 Empty Chair https://breakfastinamerica.me/2026/empty-chair/ https://breakfastinamerica.me/2026/empty-chair/#respond Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:31:00 +0000 https://breakfastinamerica.me/?p=42306 Empty Chair — I'd planned on taking a picture of Ginger sitting enjoying the view, which would have been a great silhouette. But Ginger got up as I grabbed my phone.

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]]> https://breakfastinamerica.me/2026/empty-chair/feed/ 0 42306 The sudden shock of being confronted with the expanse of the plains https://breakfastinamerica.me/2025/the-sudden-shock-of-being-confronted-with-the-expanse-of-the-plains/ https://breakfastinamerica.me/2025/the-sudden-shock-of-being-confronted-with-the-expanse-of-the-plains/#respond Thu, 09 Oct 2025 14:04:00 +0000 https://breakfastinamerica.me/?p=42646 The sudden shock of being confronted with the expanse of the plains — I saw this picture — well, one like it — while driving north on Day 3 and made a note to take a picture on the return trip, except I couldn't find the exact viewpoint I'd found, which is a shame because it was a much better composition. Oh well, this photograph will have to do.

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]]> https://breakfastinamerica.me/2025/the-sudden-shock-of-being-confronted-with-the-expanse-of-the-plains/feed/ 0 42646 The endless play of light https://breakfastinamerica.me/2025/the-endless-play-of-light/ https://breakfastinamerica.me/2025/the-endless-play-of-light/#respond Wed, 08 Oct 2025 20:13:00 +0000 https://breakfastinamerica.me/?p=42543 The endless play of light — I stayed here for several minutes watching the ever-changing light move across Chalk Creek Canyon. 2

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]]> https://breakfastinamerica.me/2025/the-endless-play-of-light/feed/ 0 42543 Chalk Creek Canyon https://breakfastinamerica.me/2025/chalk-creek-canyon/ https://breakfastinamerica.me/2025/chalk-creek-canyon/#respond Wed, 08 Oct 2025 20:11:00 +0000 https://breakfastinamerica.me/?p=42540 Chalk Creek Canyon — I couldn't resist taking a picture of Chalk Creek Canyon framed by this tree and bush. It was windy and the light was changing rapidly as the clouds moved across the sky.

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]]> https://breakfastinamerica.me/2025/chalk-creek-canyon/feed/ 0 42540 Turnaround Point, and stopped for lunch https://breakfastinamerica.me/2025/turnaround-point-and-stopped-for-lunch/ https://breakfastinamerica.me/2025/turnaround-point-and-stopped-for-lunch/#respond Wed, 08 Oct 2025 18:40:00 +0000 https://breakfastinamerica.me/?p=42512 Turnaround Point, and stopped for lunch — According to my calculations, I was about three-and-a-half miles into my hike, and this log offered a great view and spot to eat lunch.

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]]> https://breakfastinamerica.me/2025/turnaround-point-and-stopped-for-lunch/feed/ 0 42512 Snow on the mountain tops https://breakfastinamerica.me/2025/snow-on-the-mountain-tops-2/ https://breakfastinamerica.me/2025/snow-on-the-mountain-tops-2/#respond Sun, 05 Oct 2025 18:37:00 +0000 https://breakfastinamerica.me/?p=42062 Snow on the mountain tops. Day 5 - Road Trip October 2025.

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]]> https://breakfastinamerica.me/2025/snow-on-the-mountain-tops-2/feed/ 0 42062 Glorious colors https://breakfastinamerica.me/2025/glorious-colors/ https://breakfastinamerica.me/2025/glorious-colors/#respond Sat, 04 Oct 2025 13:11:00 +0000 https://breakfastinamerica.me/?p=42000 Glorious colors — Early morning sunshine on the aspens at Little Maud Campground, White River National Forest, Basalt, Colorado. Day 4 - Road Trip October 2025. Copyright © 2025 Gary Allman, all rights reserved.

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]]> https://breakfastinamerica.me/2025/glorious-colors/feed/ 0 42000 Independence Pass and Continental Divide https://breakfastinamerica.me/2025/independence-pass-and-continental-divide/ https://breakfastinamerica.me/2025/independence-pass-and-continental-divide/#respond Fri, 03 Oct 2025 20:01:00 +0000 https://breakfastinamerica.me/?p=41982 Independence Pass and Continental Divide — It was a lot busier than I expected given the tortuous drive to get here. Day 3 - Road Trip October 2025.

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]]> https://breakfastinamerica.me/2025/independence-pass-and-continental-divide/feed/ 0 41982 Piney Creek Wilderness, Table Rock Lake. Looking west towards Buck Hollow and Piney Creek https://breakfastinamerica.me/2025/piney-creek-wilderness-table-rock-lake-looking-west-towards-buck-hollow-and-piney-creek/ https://breakfastinamerica.me/2025/piney-creek-wilderness-table-rock-lake-looking-west-towards-buck-hollow-and-piney-creek/#respond Wed, 11 Jun 2025 17:21:00 +0000 https://breakfastinamerica.me/?p=41475 Piney Creek Wilderness, Table Rock Lake. Looking west towards Buck Hollow and Piney Creek. I took a short hike further east along the lakeshore to find a spot where I could see out across the lake.

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]]> https://breakfastinamerica.me/2025/piney-creek-wilderness-table-rock-lake-looking-west-towards-buck-hollow-and-piney-creek/feed/ 0 41475 When did I grow old? https://breakfastinamerica.me/2025/when-did-i-grow-old/ https://breakfastinamerica.me/2025/when-did-i-grow-old/#respond Sun, 27 Apr 2025 19:29:00 +0000 https://breakfastinamerica.me/?p=39996 When did I grow old? It feels like I blinked, and suddenly I’ve aged — I was writing in my journal when I noticed how old my hands looked. I don’t feel older, but I now have my grandparents’ hands: the loose flesh, thin skin, age spots, and prominent veins.

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]]> https://breakfastinamerica.me/2025/when-did-i-grow-old/feed/ 0 39996 Woodland pond in the last of the day’s sun https://breakfastinamerica.me/2025/woodland-pond-in-the-last-of-the-days-sun/ https://breakfastinamerica.me/2025/woodland-pond-in-the-last-of-the-days-sun/#respond Wed, 09 Apr 2025 23:19:00 +0000 https://breakfastinamerica.me/?p=39462 Woodland pond in the last of the day's sun.

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]]> https://breakfastinamerica.me/2025/woodland-pond-in-the-last-of-the-days-sun/feed/ 0 39462 Whites Creek on the Whites Creek Trail South Loop https://breakfastinamerica.me/2025/whites-creek-on-the-whites-creek-trail-south-loop/ https://breakfastinamerica.me/2025/whites-creek-on-the-whites-creek-trail-south-loop/#respond Mon, 07 Apr 2025 19:53:00 +0000 https://breakfastinamerica.me/?p=39389 Whites Creek on the Whites Creek Trail South Loop — The trail at the bottom of the descent down to Whites Creek had been washed out, and parts of the trail were knee-deep in water. Nothing unexpected after all the rain we have had.

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]]> https://breakfastinamerica.me/2025/whites-creek-on-the-whites-creek-trail-south-loop/feed/ 0 39389 Little Brazil Creek is very ‘scrubby’ https://breakfastinamerica.me/2025/little-brazil-creek-is-very-scrubby/ https://breakfastinamerica.me/2025/little-brazil-creek-is-very-scrubby/#respond Fri, 21 Mar 2025 23:09:00 +0000 https://breakfastinamerica.me/?p=39029 Little Brazil Creek is very 'scrubby' — Looking north. I'm filling up with water for tonight and tomorrow. I've yet to find a good camping spot near this creek. I hiked over ten miles today to get here.

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]]> https://breakfastinamerica.me/2025/fan/feed/ 0 38097 Ginger’s Studio Worktable https://breakfastinamerica.me/2025/gingers-studio-worktable/ https://breakfastinamerica.me/2025/gingers-studio-worktable/#respond Sun, 02 Mar 2025 21:26:00 +0000 https://breakfastinamerica.me/?p=37887 Ginger's Studio Worktable. A hurried shot that I should have taken more time over.

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]]> https://breakfastinamerica.me/2025/gingers-studio-worktable/feed/ 0 37887 ‘Spring Hollow’ https://breakfastinamerica.me/2025/spring-hollow-2/ https://breakfastinamerica.me/2025/spring-hollow-2/#respond Thu, 27 Feb 2025 22:00:00 +0000 https://breakfastinamerica.me/?p=37803 'Spring Hollow' — I decided to camp above the big rock formation on the right. 2

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]]> https://breakfastinamerica.me/2025/spring-hollow-2/feed/ 0 37803 ‘Spring Hollow’ a great secluded spot https://breakfastinamerica.me/2025/spring-hollow-a-great-secluded-spot/ https://breakfastinamerica.me/2025/spring-hollow-a-great-secluded-spot/#respond Thu, 27 Feb 2025 21:58:00 +0000 https://breakfastinamerica.me/?p=37798 'Spring Hollow' a great secluded spot — Getting here across all the large boulders and down the steep hollow sides can be a bit sketchy, but worth the effort.

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]]> https://breakfastinamerica.me/2025/spring-hollow-a-great-secluded-spot/feed/ 0 37798 A fleeting burst of sunshine https://breakfastinamerica.me/2025/a-fleeting-burst-of-sunshine/ https://breakfastinamerica.me/2025/a-fleeting-burst-of-sunshine/#respond Fri, 10 Jan 2025 20:45:00 +0000 https://breakfastinamerica.me/?p=36008 A fleeting burst of sunshine. Right place, right time. A lucky shot as the sun shone for just a minute.

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