Category Archives: Brain Health Needs

Information about the benefits of personal experiences such as embracing joy, seeking beauty or loving kindness for enhancing brain health.

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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Shared Memories

Last week I made a Facebook announcement for Cindy’s birthday, calling her my Expedition Woman. I am proud of Cindy, a woman who has hiked thousands of long distance miles, but that pales in comparison to the pride Cindy has … 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

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Keeping Things Fresh

I have not posted for many weeks because of practical and technical difficulties. The practical difficulties stemmed from an event filled December, including a week off, followed by less companion coverage in January. During this time I reflected on how … Continue reading

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My Caregiver Vacation

Day One, Friday Traveling to Florida was much easier than last time, going through airport security and using public transportation just by myself, without having to guide Cindy through everything. Well, easier until I reached the end of the line … Continue reading

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Day 108 – 9/9/11 Goodwin Greene Hut to Graham Gulch

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Distance = 14 Miles; People Met = 2 We only met two people today, John and Sally on the Grizzly Lake Trail.  John used to work for NOLS, so that perhaps explains why we met them on a remote section … Continue reading

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Day 105 – 9/6/11 Crested Butte Rest Day

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So what happens on a rest day?  For me it’s mainly what you see here, posting on the Internet.  A rest day also means planning ahead for some future leg of the journey, and acquiring and packing the food for … Continue reading

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Day 100 – 9/1/11 West Muddy Guard Station to McClure CG

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Distance = 15 Miles; People Met = 4 All the people we met were at the campground where we stayed at the end of the day; more on them in a bit.  The past few posts have been pictures I’ve … Continue reading

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Day 094 – 8/26/11 Kannah Creek Road to Upper Kannah Creek

Distance = 16 Miles; People Met = 0 This was our first day hiking out of the desert and into the mountains.  How did we feel about this?  See for yourself.

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