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bjaybrooks

Bio: I am a retired from Southern Illinois University after thirty two years of service. I enjoy traveling and writing and I have been able to do more of both over the past two years.

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brickthomas July 15, 2014 at 11:28 pm | Reply

Thanks for following my blog. I look forward reading your work as well.
Rusha Sams July 16, 2014 at 1:00 am | Reply

Thanks for following Oh, the Places We See. We both have done work at the University of Tennessee, so we may have a few university stories to swap with one another! Looking forward to reading more blogs on your experiences. We’re never too old to learn or do something new, right? http://ohtheplaceswesee.com
Alison and Don July 17, 2014 at 3:05 pm | Reply

Thank you so much for following our blog. I hope you enjoy the stories of our journey, both inner and outer. And don’t be a stranger – join the conversation 🙂
Cheers, Alison
VisitSiena July 22, 2014 at 12:59 pm | Reply

Thank you for following my blog! happy that you like it 🙂 what an interesting blog you have! for sure will be back here 🙂
Turquoise Compass July 28, 2014 at 7:17 pm | Reply

Welcome to Turquoise Compass! I hope you enjoy reading about my travel journey as much as I love sharing my experiences with others.
Jessica
Aanchal August 6, 2014 at 4:01 pm | Reply

Thank you so much for visiting my blog, I hope my travel tales will bring you back.
Retirement and now travelling is the best thing you are doing, I hope you travel more and keep us updated with your tales.

Happy Travels

Cheers
Aanchal
Nick Fox August 14, 2015 at 12:19 am | Reply

Great stuff, and thanks for swinging by my site. Keep up the good work.

–Nick Fox
1. bjaybrooks August 25, 2015 at 2:16 am | Reply
  
  Thanks very much Nick!
blondieaka August 25, 2015 at 12:43 am | Reply

Retired like you we love travel and finding new places and new experiences, static at the moment but having thoughts of where to hang my hat next 🙂 Love your pictures it looks a beautiful place 🙂
1. bjaybrooks August 25, 2015 at 2:09 am | Reply
  
  Thank you very much. Travel is enriching and rewarding.
FreeBryd September 6, 2015 at 4:32 pm | Reply

Thanks for stopping by my space bjaybrooks!
1. bjaybrooks September 6, 2015 at 4:38 pm | Reply
  
  You are very welcome. I am enjoying reading your material!😃
  1. FreeBryd September 6, 2015 at 4:44 pm
    
    I am glad! 🙂
itsgoodtobecrazysometimes September 27, 2015 at 9:51 pm | Reply

HI

Thank you so much for finding my blog and liking one of my posts and following
1. bjaybrooks September 28, 2015 at 8:59 pm | Reply
  
  My pleasure. 😃
61chrissterry October 27, 2015 at 7:52 pm | Reply

Thank you for the like and the follow and I look forward to viewing your posts.
1. bjaybrooks October 27, 2015 at 7:54 pm | Reply
  
  You are most welcome! I look forward to your post as well!😃
JoHanna Massey November 8, 2015 at 1:11 pm | Reply

New follower checking in! Enjoyed my visit and look forward to reading.
1. bjaybrooks November 8, 2015 at 2:37 pm | Reply
  
  Thank you so much! I am enjoying your writings as well!😃
magarisa November 10, 2015 at 3:13 am | Reply

Thank you for following my blog. It’s great that you have more time to write and travel now that you’re retired. I look forward to reading your posts!
1. bjaybrooks November 10, 2015 at 3:34 am | Reply
  
  Thank you so much. I am looking forward to reading your posts as well!😃
Fiona November 10, 2015 at 6:43 am | Reply

Thanks for stopping by, BJ!
dearlilyjune November 20, 2015 at 11:05 pm | Reply

Hey, you might find these things silly, but I went ahead and nominated your blog for the Infinity Dreams award. If you want more information on it, you can read my post here:

Will Always–In Which We Are Infinite

If you’re not interested in the award, you can just see what I said about you below:

bjaybrooks of The Happy Traveler–whose travelling and retirement I covet in equal measures.
1. bjaybrooks November 21, 2015 at 2:28 am | Reply
  
  Thank you so much! You are very kind.😃
Steve November 29, 2015 at 6:17 pm | Reply

Thanks for coming in to listen to talkaboutpopmusic.net – I hope you enjoy the tunes!
1. bjaybrooks November 29, 2015 at 6:40 pm | Reply
  
  I am looking forward to them!😃
Happy Anggraeni January 16, 2016 at 2:05 pm | Reply

Thank you for following my blog.. I will retire in two years.. Wish that I have more time to travel and write like you do now..
1. bjaybrooks January 16, 2016 at 3:40 pm | Reply
  
  My pleasure! I am looking forward to your posts! 😃
itsgoodtobecrazysometimes January 17, 2016 at 5:36 pm | Reply

HI

I have nominated you for an award, sorry if I missed if you were award free. If you would like to join in you can find the details here

Epic Awesome
1. bjaybrooks January 17, 2016 at 5:49 pm | Reply
  
  Thank you so much! You are very kind!😃
  1. itsgoodtobecrazysometimes January 17, 2016 at 5:55 pm
    
    Most welcome 🙂
DaisyWillows February 21, 2016 at 7:22 am | Reply

Thank you so much for following my blog. It mans a lot to me.
1. bjaybrooks February 21, 2016 at 7:25 am | Reply
  
  You are most welcome my friend! I am looking forward to your posts! 😃
zerocreativity0 March 10, 2016 at 8:18 am | Reply

Thanks for following hope you will enjoy the company !
1. bjaybrooks March 10, 2016 at 10:02 am | Reply
  
  I am looking forward to it! 😃
  1. zerocreativity0 March 10, 2016 at 10:10 am
    
    Surely we wil enjoy!
thebookorchids March 19, 2016 at 10:56 am | Reply

Hey! I’ve tagged you for Playlist Shuffle Tag 🙂 Here are the details https://thebookorchids.wordpress.com/2016/03/19/playlist-shuffle-tag/. Sorry if you did it!
Opinionated Man March 30, 2016 at 3:34 pm | Reply

I appreciate you always dropping by! I love travel blogs and daily photos! Look forward to more. 🙂
1. bjaybrooks March 30, 2016 at 3:48 pm | Reply
  
  Thank you my friend. I enjoy your posts very much!
  1. Opinionated Man March 30, 2016 at 3:54 pm
    
    I appreciate that! 🙂
beckielindsey April 9, 2016 at 10:29 pm | Reply

Thanks for following Spotlight. Blessings to you and yours as you travel and blog about it.
1. bjaybrooks April 9, 2016 at 10:32 pm | Reply
  
  You are most welcome. I am looking forward to reading your posts! 😃
TanGental May 7, 2016 at 9:25 am | Reply

Thanks so much for the visit and follow B J. I’m with you on travel whether it’s a new walk around the corner or a journey over continents.
1. bjaybrooks May 7, 2016 at 2:33 pm | Reply
  
  You are most welcome! I look forward to our journeys! 😃
GP Cox May 16, 2016 at 5:27 pm | Reply

Pleased to meet you.
1. bjaybrooks May 16, 2016 at 5:37 pm | Reply
  
  Happy to meet you as well.
Diya @ Pen2Needle May 31, 2016 at 8:16 am | Reply

Thank you so much for following my blog and leading me back here. It is easy to see the wisdom and experience behind your words. I look forward to delving into more of your posts.
1. bjaybrooks May 31, 2016 at 2:08 pm | Reply
  
  Thank you for your kind words. I look forward to your posts! 😃
  1. Diya @ Pen2Needle May 31, 2016 at 3:16 pm
    
    Likewise 🙂
Aman(@amanhimself) July 13, 2016 at 3:32 pm | Reply

Thanks for visiting my blog, Sir.
1. bjaybrooks July 13, 2016 at 3:34 pm | Reply
  
  I am looking forward to reading your posts! 😃
dearlilyjune August 2, 2016 at 5:13 pm | Reply

So…there’s this thing called The Entertainer Blogger Award that I nominated you for here:

I Feel Stupid…and Contagious–On the Occasion that Your Mom is Called an “Entertainer”

Even if you decide not to “follow the rules” for the award (you rebel!) I just want you to know that I respect you and what you write on your blog.

Just so you don’t think I’m trying to con you into reading my blog against your wishes, I’m copying what I wrote about you there below:

The Happy Traveler–Proust said “The voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” This blog changes how I see humanity.

Thanks for what you do.
1. bjaybrooks August 3, 2016 at 6:02 am | Reply
  
  Thank you my friend for your gracious comments and kind nomination. I am humbled. 🌞
thinkinkadia February 5, 2017 at 9:02 am | Reply

Thank you for your visit to my blog and your follow! Travels… Will be back to share yours
1. bjaybrooks February 5, 2017 at 4:14 pm | Reply
  
  My pleasure. I look forward to your Posts! 🌞
thetanbunny February 13, 2017 at 11:09 am | Reply

Thank you for following my blog. I look forward to learning more through your blogs as well 🙂
1. bjaybrooks February 13, 2017 at 11:42 am | Reply
  
  You are very welcome. 😁
2. bjaybrooks February 13, 2017 at 6:31 pm | Reply
  
  I look forward to reading your posts! 😁
Daria Kill February 25, 2017 at 4:14 pm | Reply

Hey BJ, do you have a follow by email link? I only get you in reader & I never go thru the reader so miss your posts. Daria.
1. bjaybrooks February 25, 2017 at 4:19 pm | Reply
  
  Hi Daria. Bjaybrooks@wordpress.com and my email is: bradleybrooks@yahoo.com
  
  Jay
  1. Daria Kill February 25, 2017 at 4:23 pm
    
    Thanks Jay, I follow you, but your posts come up in reader. If you had a follow by email link they’d go straight to my email inbox instead of reader. (which I never go on). Thanks for reading my posts – a lot of them are reblogs.
  2. bjaybrooks February 25, 2017 at 4:26 pm
    
    How do I add the link? 😉
  3. Daria Kill February 25, 2017 at 4:29 pm
    
    Are you WP or self hosted? I know with WP it comes up as a widget. I know nothing about self hosted sites but some people I’ve contacted have said self hosted sites have ideosyncrasies that cause glitches they can’t fix.
  4. bjaybrooks February 25, 2017 at 4:31 pm
    
    WordPress.
  5. bjaybrooks February 25, 2017 at 4:41 pm
    
    I just had my son check my blog and there is a follow link that comes up in the bottom right of the screen. When I click on this, for blogs that I want to follow, I begin getting email notices of their blogs…including yours.
  6. Daria Kill February 25, 2017 at 4:43 pm
    
    Ok, I’ll revisit.
  7. bjaybrooks February 25, 2017 at 4:43 pm
    
    I will keep looking to see if there is an adjustment that I can make. 😃
  8. bjaybrooks February 25, 2017 at 4:30 pm
    
    I enjoy your Blog very much. 🌞
  9. Daria Kill February 25, 2017 at 4:31 pm
    
    Thank you.
Little Monster Girl April 21, 2017 at 9:07 pm | Reply

Hi Bjay! I was wondering if you’d like to answer a few questions on my blog with me! I get the questions from here https://ceenphotography.com/2017/04/17/share-your-world-april-17-2017/ every week and then I share my answers with my followers. It’s a fun way to see what I and other people think. But I like to answer with another blogger to help promote other people’s blogs. Would you like to answer with me this week? You can just post your answers in the comments section. Thanks!
1. bjaybrooks April 21, 2017 at 9:13 pm | Reply
  
  I would be happy to. Thanks for the invitation. 😁
  1. Little Monster Girl April 21, 2017 at 11:12 pm
    
    Awesome! Thanks! 😄 I’ll post it up tomorrow and I’ll link to your blog in the post. You can answer whenever you feel like it, in the comments or on your blog, however you want to do it! It will be fun! 😊👍
  2. bjaybrooks April 22, 2017 at 12:58 am
    
    Sounds great! 😉👍
  3. Little Monster Girl April 22, 2017 at 9:41 pm
    
    Ok I finally finished it! It’s ready whenever you are! You can post in the comments or on your blog, or both whenever you like. I leave that up to you! Thanks again! 😊https://lmgcomic.wordpress.com/2017/04/22/lmgs-friendly-chat-relish-debate/
ShoutForJoy October 13, 2017 at 8:19 am | Reply

wow. I really love traveling as well. hope we could be friends.
https://impulsiverock.wordpress.com
1. bjaybrooks October 13, 2017 at 9:02 pm | Reply
  
  Absolutely. 🎭
disperser May 10, 2020 at 9:27 pm | Reply

Wow . . . first time ever someone within spitting distance (but, please don’t) read my blog.

Stay safe.
1. bjaybrooks May 10, 2020 at 9:31 pm | Reply
  
  My pleasure, my friend!

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