Monthly Archives: May 2011

Day minus 14 Countdown – Am I Excited?

Today I got asked, as is often the case when I run into people around town, if I’m excited yet.  The answer has been generally no, I’m too busy with all the planning details to be excited.  Still, that “am … Continue reading

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Day minus 15 Countdown – Web Talk Radio Interview

Took care of a variety of errands today, from switching phone service to getting more buisness cards printed.  I have this long list of items still to do. I’ve yet to put up an interview I did a week ago … Continue reading

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Day minus 16 Countdown – Iris Weaver

Iris Weaver, a former high school classmate of mine, is an herbalist.  She graciously sent me some salves for skin care to use during the hike, and they arrived today.  Here’s a shout out and thanks.  You can check out … Continue reading

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Day minus 17 Countdown – Mother’s Day

My earliest memories of walking in the woods was with my mother on an old carriage road that now goes through Land Trust property.  We would always stop at this one boulder along the way that seemed mountainous to me … Continue reading

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Day minus 18 Countdown – Making Music

I spent virutally the whole day today at a sound studio working with our sound engineer to mix and master the CD that I will bring along on the journey for sale, featuring some of the songs I’ll play along … Continue reading

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Day minus 19 Countdown – Sleep Deprived Inspiration

There’s something to be said for a little sleep deprivation.  I’ll be giving a presentation called “Believe in Humanity” across the country, but until now I’ve never been entirely satisfied with it.  As a “presentation” it was all about me … Continue reading

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Day minus 20 Countdown – A Day’s Work

I’m beginning to write this at 3:00 a.m. in the morning, after trying to force myself since 2:00 a.m. to get some more sleep.  There is much to do, and with that too much to think about. I’ve organized long … Continue reading

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Day minus 21 Countdown – Money Management

Today I hope to wrap up the recording necessary to produce the music CD I want to put out for the trip. Yesterday I made several purchases for the trip, mostly electronic equipment that will enhance the documentation of the … Continue reading

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Day minus 22 Countdown – More Publicity

Recent media publicity includes print articles in the Register Citizen and Norfolk Now, and a radio interview on WHUS.  The radio interview was particularly comprehensive. WHUS Interview

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Day minus 23 Countdown – The Excitement Builds

As time nears for a big event two things happen.  The magnitude of everything that needs to get done starts to overwhelm.  In response things get prioritized.  Tasks that don’t really need to happen get weeded out and the things … Continue reading

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