Category Archives: Brain Health

The ADT Journey – Week 32

Posted on January 24, 2022 by Humanity Hiker

After our talk at the St. John UCC, Ky flew back home to be with family for almost a week while we continued on.  All our hosts through this St. Louis stretch lived far off the trail and Ky left … Continue reading →

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The ADT Journey – Week 22

Posted on November 20, 2021 by Humanity Hiker

This week of the journey found Ky flying back home for a family reunion, the Andersons of Olney Springs taking care of her dented minivan and us tackling our first completely unsupported stretch across the plains. We previously hiked unsupported … Continue reading →

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The ADT Journey – Week 20

Posted on November 6, 2021 by Humanity Hiker

On our first day back from Denver I scouted trails for us to go up and over Pikes Peak, but I could not find a practical route that would land us near Cripple Creek. We would either be doubling back … Continue reading →

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The ADT Journey – Week 12

Posted on August 31, 2021 by Humanity Hiker

At our campground in Green River, Utah (melon capital of the country) we were visiting our campsite neighbors when Ky said to them: “When the money runs out I am gone.” That declaration came as a surprise, particularly since our … Continue reading →

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Joyful Thursday

Posted on May 1, 2020 by Humanity Hiker

Here begins Joyful Thursday, prompted by the fourth movement of the American Discovery symphony, title Joy. As we walked across the country we witnessed much joy in both nature and the people we met along the way. In these troubled … Continue reading →

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Couch Potato Counseling

Posted on March 28, 2020 by Humanity Hiker

We have been “social distancing” now for over three years, since the time that Cindy no longer could walk. Given her overall health and will to live, we could be social distancing even after restrictions are lifted. Just when I … Continue reading →

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Becoming Friends with Strangers

Posted on February 1, 2020 by Humanity Hiker

Charissa comes to visit on most Fridays, making that a day I can go outside by myself for exercise. My usual route takes me up to the top of Lovers Lane and back, about four miles. The second mile is … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Directions

Posted on January 17, 2020 by Humanity Hiker

Rather than New Year’s Resolutions I believe in New Year’s Directions. A new direction for me this year is the lack of direction in Cindy’s decline. For the start of the past few years I was uncertain whether Cindy would … Continue reading →

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A Caregiver’s Canary

Posted on December 15, 2019 by Humanity Hiker

Towards the end of my first thru-hike I encountered a coal-miner, also nearing the end of his thru-hike. We took a break and chatted awhile, as back in the seventies thru-hikers encountered each other much less than they do now. … Continue reading →

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Of Dreams and Melatonin

Posted on August 8, 2019 by Humanity Hiker

I woke up around 4 am thinking about a caregiver I met online whose situation is worse than mine. I mentioned this is an important ingredient for staying healthy, being more concerned for others than myself. Still, any health benefits … Continue reading →

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