Category Archives: Humanity

Humanitarian content and worldview that revolves around the tagline: “Love kindness. Build community. Believe in humanity.”

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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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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The Pedicab Returns

Posted on July 31, 2026 by Humanity Hiker

By the summer of 2016 Cindy could no longer walk for more than a few hundred yards.  With the help of donations I responded by acquiring a pedicab to get Cindy out and about pastoral Norfolk.  That lasted three seasons … Continue reading →

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Neighborhood Watch

Posted on July 18, 2026 by Humanity Hiker

As far as I knew Cindy was outside tending her gardens when I got a call from Nancy, who worked at our post office. “Cindy is walking up Greenwoods Road,” she warned me on the phone. Once upon a time, … Continue reading →

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Friendly Neighbors

Posted on July 7, 2026 by Humanity Hiker

Here on Emerson Street I often shoveled the driveways of my older neighbors. I had no need for someone to shovel my driveway, but occasionally neighbors with families helped us by watching our kids as well. Neighbors who helped us … Continue reading →

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One Person, One Song, One Tip

Posted on June 8, 2026 by Humanity Hiker

For the first time I brought my guitar along to the Berkshire Country Store where I sip coffee and write.  My coverage still being too sparse to go after gigs, I aimed to perform again by casually playing a song … Continue reading →

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Trail Magic Updates – 4/9/26

Posted on April 9, 2026 by Humanity Hiker

Several factors fueled my belief in humanity, such as the kindness experienced during long distance journeys. The hiking community calls the serendipitous acts of kindness they experience “trail magic.” With my Google Alerts set to “trail magic” and “trail angel,” … Continue reading →

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Travel Oddities

Posted on April 1, 2026 by Humanity Hiker

I keep my eyes open for travel oddities.  Two of them occurred in Tucson during the week of St. Patrick’s Day. While walking down the hallway from my room I spotted housekeepers cleaning through an open door to another room.  … Continue reading →

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The Journey of Life

Posted on March 10, 2026 by Humanity Hiker

I am engaged in a ten year endeavor I call “The Unenlightened Wisdom Project: Journeying from Brain Health to Democracy.” Some of the themes from that project overlap with this one and I occasionally will include excerpts. This first one … Continue reading →

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