Travis Patton Sr.
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I was born the the seventh of eight children, I learned early on a lot about overcoming life's difficult challenges. I have always believed that The best risk you can take, is always the one you take on yourself.
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Don't Forget To Take An Umbrella, It Just Might Rain
Don't Forget To Take An Umbrella It Just Might Rain Judie had been living in the city for most of her life. And she always proudly proclaimed that the hustle and bustle of the city kept her going no matter what her days were like. She had no family there. But she did have a grandmother who lived in the country. And although Judie adored her aging grandmother, she knew to take some of the advice she often got from her grandmother with a grain of salt.
By Travis Patton Sr.5 years ago in Longevity
Speed Bumps Ain't Made for Stopin'
It was hot summer's day. The moment you stepped outside you could tell the sun was not particularly gracious to anyone who had the courage enough to brave the intolerable heat. The scorching rays of sunlight barreled down without any mercy. And along with it cane a Southern summer's heat. It was muggy, sticky, and humid. The kind of air that you can almost feel on your skin.
By Travis Patton Sr.5 years ago in Motivation
Sometimes.. you have to take the long way around
Paul was no stranger to a good short-cut. He even believed that he was born two months early because he thought nine months was too long for any person. He became known to those most familiar with him as "Shortcut Paul". The alarm went off with a loud sounding buzz awakening Paul from his sound sleep. Paul sat straight up in bed startled by the buzzing clock. He immediately jumped out of bed, and nearly tripped on the litter of clothing lying around the room as he made his way to the bathroom to shower.
By Travis Patton Sr.5 years ago in Motivation
Peanut Butter Sandwiches
lunch time at the Scott's is much more than a chance at one of Lisa's delicious noonday meals. Oh no, it is surprisingly more. Lisa prepared lunch for her tiny happy family of three ever since she began working from her home. The joyful group included Gerald her husband, and four-year-old Noah.
By Travis Patton Sr.5 years ago in Humans
Wait Until The Light Changes
Traffic. For as far as the eyes could see, the amber colored taillights of the cars were the stars of the show. They participated in a coordinated dance, and this mid-day traffic jam was their stage. Some lights bowed out while others would excitedly jump on. This liaise looked almost rehearsed. But, wait until the light changes.
By Travis Patton Sr.5 years ago in Humans
Leaves Fall On Their Own
Leaves Fall On Their Own Stepping on to the porch, there was no surprise hearing the familiar crunching of leaves sounding beneath my feet as I walked. Red. Yellow. Brown. The array of colors seemed to continue. The very large oak tree that stands in the middle of the yard had made plenty sure of this. My neighbor's oak and maple trees also provided its fair share of contributions as well.
By Travis Patton Sr.5 years ago in Motivation
Tie a Knot in it and Keep Climbing
Tie a knot in it and keep climbing By Travis Ray Patton There was a person that went rock climbing alone. Their name or gender isn't important, but for the sake of simplicity we'll say "Kim". The rock formation Kim had in mind was an expressively treacherous and rugged one. It was filled with ridged edges and deep unexpected curves that would make even the most experienced climber become wary, and take every precaution necessary climbing it.
By Travis Patton Sr.5 years ago in Motivation
