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.
Day minus 17 Countdown – Mother’s Day
My earliest memories of walking in the woods was with my mother on an old carriage road that now goes through Land Trust property. We would always stop at this one boulder along the way that seemed mountainous to me … Continue reading →
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Day minus 19 Countdown – Sleep Deprived Inspiration
There’s something to be said for a little sleep deprivation. I’ll be giving a presentation called “Believe in Humanity” across the country, but until now I’ve never been entirely satisfied with it. As a “presentation” it was all about me … Continue reading →
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Day minus 20 Countdown – A Day’s Work
I’m beginning to write this at 3:00 a.m. in the morning, after trying to force myself since 2:00 a.m. to get some more sleep. There is much to do, and with that too much to think about. I’ve organized long … Continue reading →
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Day minus 21 Countdown – Money Management
Today I hope to wrap up the recording necessary to produce the music CD I want to put out for the trip. Yesterday I made several purchases for the trip, mostly electronic equipment that will enhance the documentation of the … Continue reading →
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Day minus 22 Countdown – More Publicity
Recent media publicity includes print articles in the Register Citizen and Norfolk Now, and a radio interview on WHUS. The radio interview was particularly comprehensive. WHUS Interview
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Day minus 23 Countdown – The Excitement Builds
As time nears for a big event two things happen. The magnitude of everything that needs to get done starts to overwhelm. In response things get prioritized. Tasks that don’t really need to happen get weeded out and the things … Continue reading →
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Register Citizen Article
A good article with some interesting comments at the end, including our own. Norfolk couple plans 5,000-mile hike for humanity
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Virtual Journey’s End, Day 1
I’m using software provided by National Geographic Maps to plot the waypoints from the ADT guide onto topo maps. It’s like taking a virtual journey of the ADT before the real one starts. Of course, I’m traveling a bit faster … Continue reading →
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The Daily Campus Article
Here’s the first write-up from a school newspaper. Alumni hike Discovery Trail
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Litchfield County Times Article
The Litchfield County Times does the first story on us. I would call our presentations across the country more storytelling than “lectures,” but the article described our mission accurately. Thanks, Max. Norfolk Couple Hiking Cross-Country
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