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Day minus 5 – Western Pennsylvania

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Humanity Hiker

Finally the journey begins! Last night I held a dress rehearsal of the Believe in Humanity program before the hometown crowd. Good times and good food (a potluck, of course) was had by all. At the end we held hands … Continue reading →

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Day minus 7 – A Look Back

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Humanity Hiker

I once dreamed of being successful enough to support my backpacking addiction.  One does not have to generate a lot of income to pursue long-distance backpacking.  After all, you don’t spend much as a backpacker.  Yet I needed to better … Continue reading →

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Day minus 8 – Deep Breaths

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Humanity Hiker

The advice “take a deep breath” was very much on my mind today.  Throughout the whole day I found myself pausing and taking a deep breath, seemingly to exhale away my cares and concerns as the moment nears to begin … Continue reading →

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Day minus 9 – What Is Civic Involvement?

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Humanity Hiker

In response to my previous post I’ve been asked by a few people what is civic involvement.  The best answer to me is people working together to enhance their local communities.  Examples include volunteering for the fire department or ambulance, … Continue reading →

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Day minus 12 – Civic Involvement

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Humanity Hiker

Volunteerism is on the rise in the United States, as reported by the National Service Corporation.  That’s not the good news one might think.  For while many types of community and educational service is on the rise, civic involvement went … Continue reading →

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Day minus 13 Countdown – The Library

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Humanity Hiker

Today I prepared a library of books to bring along in the support vehicle.  I have books for research and writing, books for discovering the Discovery Trail and books for hobbies and enjoyment. In the “old” days I would pack … Continue reading →

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Day minus 14 Countdown – Am I Excited?

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Humanity Hiker

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

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Humanity Hiker

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

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Humanity Hiker

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

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Humanity Hiker

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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