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To freedom and the open road
\nThe right song, right mood
\nPointed to the horizon
\nThe rush of wind
\nAnd good company
\nEver higher,\u00a0 ever onward
\nThe infinite potential of tomorrow
\nJust beyond the treeline
\nTo life yet lived
\nJoys yet undiscovered
\nThe goal that makes it all worthwhile
\nTo love,\u00a0 health,\u00a0 and happiness
\nAs the lights pass by
\nInto your rear view<\/p>\n

A stream of consciousness that spewed its way out as I\u2019m headed home on a beautiful night. Some days,\u00a0 despite all that\u2019s wrong in the world, it\u2019s worth remembering the positive and enjoying what you have. And right now,\u00a0 I have the road\u2026 <\/em><\/p>\n<\/body>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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