Category Archives: Brain Health Information
The ADT Journey – Week 08
During our rest days in Ely we caught up with Barrett Jordan and his dog Buster, also hiking the ADT from west to east. I first learned about Barrett when we entered Nevada and he contacted me via the blog … Continue reading
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The ADT Journey – Week 07
As a long distance hiker you hear things about those who have hiked the trail before you. I knew that lack of water along the Nevada ADT occasionally forced hikers to take an alternate northern route along US 50 instead. … Continue reading
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The ADT Journey – Week 06
Week 06 found us heading into the mountains of central Nevada, namely the Arc Dome Wilderness area and Jefferson Summit. The wet weather that took a break while we hiked across the desert returned to us in the mountains. The … Continue reading
The ADT Journey – Week 05
To start our fifth week we headed into the expansive and usually dry Great Basin. For the next two months we would be hiking through high desert … during July and August! My focus shifted from “How well can Cindy … Continue reading
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The ADT Journey – Week 04
We had not intended to stay in Foresthills. Instead, we packed with the intention to meet Ky four days later, on the other side of the Sierra Nevada. As we reached the outskirts of town we encountered Mary in her … 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
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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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Yes, No and Uh-huh
“Are you hungry?” I asked before leaving our “bedroom” to make breakfast. “Yes,” she replied in her barely audible manner these days. Cindy responds to a question occasionally, though not very often. In fact, she infrequently makes any verbal sounds … Continue reading
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Seizure!
As I was doing my town errands on a Friday, the day the local bank gives out delicious cookies, I was stopped and asked how Cindy was doing. Usually I answer with “still smiling,” but I could not say that … Continue reading