Category Archives: Love Kindness
My Cool Brother Dave
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
The Pedicab Returns
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
Trail Magic Updates – 4/9/26
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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Tagged Appalachian Trail, Believe in Humanity, Trail Magic
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Two Memorable Anniversaries!
Today, September 19, is our 39th wedding anniversary! I keep saying this every year, but I once had doubts we would reach our 30th. Now I figure we have an even chance of making it to 50, but that is … Continue reading
Beyond Terminal Care – Being Social
Three types of social conditions benefit brain health: intimacy, altruism and fellowship. “The Joy of Sex” is aptly titled, but even the intimacy of prolonged hugs can release the neurotransmitters that give you a joyful high. As long as Cindy … Continue reading
The ADT Journey – Week 38
During this stretch trail angels offered us kindness in a variety of ways; our response varied as well. On the first day we stopped at a store in a small hamlet and asked the proprietor if he had a bathroom … Continue reading
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Tagged Alzheimer's Love Story, American Discovery Trail, Believe in Humanity, Build Community, Embrace Joy, Live Fully, Love Kindness, Trail Magic
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The ADT Journey – Week 37
We depended on Ky to slackpack us along this stretch where we stayed at a church, a hotel and two homes. Usually, our stays at people’s homes occurred from us meeting them, such as our last stay in the home … Continue reading
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The ADT Journey – Week 36
Our 15 miles of fame from Evansville print and television media extended further. As we continued on roads through this stretch people hailed us from passing cars, from workplaces we passed and even from a graveyard (a live person visiting … Continue reading
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The ADT Journey – Week 30
The pastor of the UCC in Boonville, Julia Fiocco, and her husband Larry Jones hosted us at the start of this stretch. While our presence midweek prevented us from attending a service, the Advent season found us participating in a … Continue reading
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The ADT Journey – Week 29
As soon as we entered Missouri the terrain felt more like back home. The hills became a little more rolling, the riverbanks a little more chiseled and the trees thick enough to be called a forest. No one would mistake … Continue reading
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