Author Archives: Humanity Hiker
My Caregiver Dilemma
As I gave Cindy her first hug of the day, claiming instead she was giving me a hug, I asked her the usual question: “Did you sleep OK.” Back when Cindy could answer she always said “yes” even though I … Continue reading
Posted in Care Partners, Stages of Decline, True Love
Tagged Alzheimer's Love Story, Caregiver Journal, Dementia Symptoms
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Aintee’s Barbecue Revisited
We discovered Aintee’s Barbecue in East St. Louis, during our walk across the country. We had just crossed the Mississippi River into Illinois on a clear day late in December, the kind of day that allows odors to travel far. … Continue reading
Posted in American Discovery Trail, Love Kindness
Tagged American Discovery Trail, Love Kindness
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Modes of Affection
As a citizen from the land of steady habits, I call up the same type of music for each day of the week while I do the early morning chores. On Saturdays I call for the children’s music we played … Continue reading
Empathy and Resurrection
After changing Cindy and going through her physical therapy I put her “dancing shoes” on and swing her legs out of the bed. Her “dancing shoes” are a pair of sandals with rubber soles gripping the floor. Her sandals are … Continue reading
Joyful Thursday
Here begins Joyful Thursday, prompted by the fourth movement of the American Discovery symphony, title Joy. As we walked across the country we witnessed much joy in both nature and the people we met along the way. In these troubled … Continue reading
Posted in American Discovery Symphony, American Discovery Trail, Brain Health, Brain Health Information, Embrace Joy
Tagged American Discovery Symphony, American Discovery Trail, Embrace Joy, Live Fully
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Kindness Wednesday
This week begins Kindness Wednesday, the third in a series that so far includes Beautiful Monday and Cultural Tuesday. These are based on the movements of the American Discovery symphony. The goal of this series is to provide a platform … Continue reading
Posted in American Discovery Symphony, American Discovery Trail, Believe in Humanity, Building Community, Love Kindness, Trail Magic, True Love
Tagged Alzheimer's Love Story, American Discovery Symphony, American Discovery Trail, Believe in Humanity, Build Community, Love Kindness
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Cultural Tuesday
Tuesday content will be set aside for culture, based on the movements of the American Discovery Symphony. Others will contribute as well, first on the Humanity Hiker Facebook Page, later on this blog when set up for that. Here is … Continue reading
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Couch Potato Counseling
We have been “social distancing” now for over three years, since the time that Cindy no longer could walk. Given her overall health and will to live, we could be social distancing even after restrictions are lifted. Just when I … Continue reading