East to West, it’s within a hair’s breadth 8/29/25

August 28, 2025

East to West, it’s within a hair’s breadth 8/29/25

Daily writing prompt

Share a story about the furthest you’ve ever traveled from home.

We took two separate trips, both leaving out of Philadelphia, and the distances to both trips are remarkably close. You be th ejudge and I know the prompt is to pick one.

Philadelphia to Venice, Italy, is exactly 4,234 miles as of September 2015.

Philadelphia to Frabanks, Alaska is precisely 4,230 miles in August of 2009

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D. C. Donahue

Well first and foremost a happily married husband to my wife of 49+ years, Father of four, grandfather of 8 and we’re both products of parents from the Greatest Generation and WWII Vets. Hobbies include Traveling, Wine Making, Guitar Playing parttime storyteller and Author! A Glimpse from Christmas Past – A Philadelphia Holiday story you and your family are sure to enjoy for years to come even more now since Macy’s in the Wanamaker Bldg. closed along with the Dickens Village Display, Holiday Light Show and more Author of children’s book – Keira in the Mirror ages 2-5 Working on that but out of print for the time being Author of my soon to be released later this year! – A Chance Encounter of a Most Unusual Acquaintance More details on that so stay tuned!! I can also be found Googling the above mentioned works on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest ( which teachers and educators may really enjoy!

One response to “East to West, it’s within a hair’s breadth 8/29/25”

Chris White

September 6, 2025 at 7:55 am

So far, my longest trip is 9200 miles from Nashville to Miami to Tokyo. Overnight, landed in Tokyo the day before I left Nashville.

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An American author of lighthearted short stories that appeal to those who enjoy a whimsical or laid-back reads that are family friendly. I am retired from the food supply chain business serving in many capacities over my career in Customer Relations and supporting Government Relations and Community Affairs especially, in regard to non-profits e.g. MDA, Variety Club Int., Gift of Life, Philabudance, Chester County Cares etc… in the Philadelphia, PA area of the USA

I have been happily married to my wife, Nancy, for over 49 years. I am a father of four, a grandfather of eight, and a friend to many. My hobbies include playing the guitar and making wine. I am also a published author of poetry and short stories. I have a keen interest in family, travel, good food, and enjoy spending time with humorous people who have their own stories to share.