Author Archives: Humanity Hiker

Announcement: A Website for Care Partners and Journeyers

Posted on July 13, 2025 by Humanity Hiker

“Love kindness. Build community. Believe in humanity.” That quote is the tagline for this Humanity Hiker website. I created this website before our 5,000 mile walk across America. At the time I could not disclose that our main purpose was … Continue reading →

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Pedicab Lessons

Posted on October 10, 2026 by Humanity Hiker

After an eight year hiatus I used the pedicab once again this past summer, thanks to the renovations done by my good friend Johnny.  I could not use it as much as in the “old” days, but enough to learn … Continue reading →

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The Pedaling Peddler

Posted on October 2, 2026 by Humanity Hiker

In early August I became a pedaling peddler, a peddling pedaler or even a pedaling pedaller if you prefer. In the United States the first choice is technically the most accurate. In any case I used my pedicab to transfer … Continue reading →

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My Cool Brother Dave

Posted on September 26, 2026 by Humanity Hiker

During our American Discovery Trail journey I observed and reported on the kindness we experienced along the way.  I often stated: “Expect trouble, find trouble. Expect kindness, find kindness.”  As I reflect upon his recent passing, I realize that my … Continue reading →

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Brain Health Updates (09/26) – The Stress Hormone

Posted on September 13, 2026 by Humanity Hiker

I recently ran into the headline: “Stress hormone is good for brain health.”  The hormone is called CRH2, corticotropin releasing hormone receptor, and is released during stress to mitigate the potentially harmful effects of other biochemicals.  The headline could mislead … Continue reading →

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The Humility of Stewardship

Posted on September 3, 2026 by Humanity Hiker

“The Humility of Stewardship” also resulted from the GMF Nature Writer’s Retreat I attended in August. I actually adapted this and rewrote it from an Earth Day Sermon I gave in the nineties. I hope you enjoy it.………………………………………………………… In his … Continue reading →

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The Hike to Campbell Falls

Posted on August 26, 2026 by Humanity Hiker

Lyla stood next to my leg as we waited under the awning of oak and pine branches.  This sheltered us from rain shrouding the trailhead in sheets of gray as my daughter Charissa unloaded Lyla’s two younger siblings from the … Continue reading →

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Pine Needle Beds

Posted on August 20, 2026 by Humanity Hiker

The writing retreat I attended a couple weekends ago spurred a few homework assignments. Drawing upon my experience as a long distance backpacker, here is a poem about pine needle beds. “The sun sinks ever lowerI have a bit of … Continue reading →

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Good and Bad News

Posted on August 12, 2026 by Humanity Hiker

This past weekend I attended a local writer’s retreat at Great Mountain Forest. Retreats like this provide the external motivation to supplement one’s own. Being local allowed me to risk signing up months ago, hoping I could attend even if … Continue reading →

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Brain Health Updates – 08/03/26

Posted on August 4, 2026 by Humanity Hiker

If you go to the Feature menu item on this website, you will see the Brain Health category listed. If you click Brain Health you will see the Brain Health Updates topic listed. This entry will be added to that … Continue reading →

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