Category Archives: Journeying

A journey is like a way of life.  The lessons learned long distance journeys inspired and informed a humanitarian philosophy and way of life.

The Kindness of Long Distance Hikers

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Humanity Hiker

When I worked in Cornwall Bridge I passed an Appalachian Trail crossing in Falls Village on my way to and from work every day.  Whenever I saw someone with a loaded backpack I pulled over the car and offered a … Continue reading →

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The Kindness of Lion Dennis

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Humanity Hiker

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I hiked over fifteen thousand miles before the start of the American Discovery Trail, but none of those miles required me to hike through an urban center.  On the third day out the official ADT route required us to hike … Continue reading →

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The Kindness of my Nephew Tom

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Humanity Hiker

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We did not have to wait long for the first act of kindness along our journey.  My nephew Tom lived a couple hours away from Point Reyes and intended to start hiking with us.  That did not work out as … Continue reading →

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Prehike Kindness

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Humanity Hiker

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Before our journey along the American Discovery Trail even began we benefited from the kindness of family and friends.  On the long drive out we stopped over at two of Ky’s relatives, nephew Curtis and sister Jeannie, and with two … Continue reading →

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Journey Virtues

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Humanity Hiker

While working on a Masters in Education I did a research project to determine the different ways a person develops on a long distance wilderness journey with a group of people.  I interviewed ten people, asking them to categorize the … Continue reading →

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Journey Virtues – Physical Development

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Humanity Hiker

In review the virtues we’ve neglected as a mass society, one set of them that comes to mind is the virtues obtained by the sojourner.  Many small band societies had some kind of rites of passage, a transition into adulthood … Continue reading →

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Freedom Meme

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Humanity Hiker

I’m dabbling in memes these days.  Tell me what you think.

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Community Autonomy in Marion, Illinois

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Humanity Hiker

Autonomy enables a community to do what’s best for itself, often with greater success than with outside help.

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Community Expectations along the American Discovery Trail

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Humanity Hiker

Sure, people take the path of least resistance. Conservation of energy is a universal trait of living systems. Yet as an altruistic species we want to do our part to belong to others. We do people a favor when we … Continue reading →

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Community Networks along the ADT

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Humanity Hiker

I often speak of community alliance, though I now am leaning towards the concept of community networks.

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