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Greg Vessar
I love music, I love to travel, and I love to write. My blog "A Thousand Miles from Kansas" combines all three. I am a Kansas boy and an educator on sabbatical. I have lived in many places around the globe and I currently live in northern Japan. Journey with me as I combine my loves of music, travel, and the written word as I navigate through life.
Haiku #135
You never know who you will come across when walking the shores of Kwajalein!
Elton John Top Ten w/a Shot of Bradbury!
Elton John and his songwriting partner, Bernie Taupin, were fans of Ray Bradbury’s writing and the song “Rocket Man” was, in fact, inspired by Bradbury’s 1951 short story “The Rocket Man”. I recommend reading the Bradbury short story “The Rocket Man” and then plug in the earbuds (or Seashells?) and give Elton’s “Rocket Man” a listen. Neither one will disappoint.
Haiku #134
Avocados do not last long here! Gotta pair them with toasted goodness and enjoy at every opportunity!
Haiku #133
My favorite cookie from childhood. Love those Deluxe Grahams and their chocolate goodness!
Haiku #132
The southern Pacific waters can be intoxicating!
Haiku #131
A Pacific haiku!
Haiku #130
A fly on the wall~ observation overload~ virtual teacher. © 2021 Gregory Vessar. All Rights Reserved.
Haiku #129
Korean summer weather is either muggy hot or soaking wet! Bring on the rain!
ZZ Top: A Top Ten (RIP Dusty)
The music world lost a rock-n-blues legend a few days ago. Dusty Hill, founding member and bass player for the rock-n-blues trio ZZ Top, put away his bass for the last time. In honor of Dusty. my top ten ZZ Top tunes.
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