Category Archives: Hiking Partner

Kirk and Cindy became hiking buddies and best friends on long distance journeys, which provided the foundation for a lasting true love.

Our True Love Beginning

Here you go, the first true love background post. I arrived at the “zombosis land” trailhead as people on the practice hike were passing through.  Appalachian Trail (AT) thru-hikers bestowed the name “zombosis land” on the heavily forested, fairly level … Continue reading

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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

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Norfolk’s Own Hyla Brook

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The recent warm spell allowed us to get out on the town in the datemobile. After going up to Maple Avenue, over to the Yale Summer School property, then through the center of town, our last stop was at the … Continue reading

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Give Me Some Sugar

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The beginning routine of every morning is the same for Cindy. As I walk over to her side of the bed I make some funny faces or postures to set the right tone. Cindy smiles as I pull back the … Continue reading

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In the Sack

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On our way to take care of an assisted living task I sometimes resort to silly rhymes to keep Cindy engaged. Through her smiles I can see she is paying attention to me. Most often my rhymes center around “pee,” … Continue reading

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Great Party and Testimonies

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Cindy’s birthday party was a great success! A variety of people came, a reflection of Cindy’s various spheres of influence. In addition to family, friends and neighbors, people came that corresponded to Cindy’s past involvement with scouting, church and, of … Continue reading

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Health and Humanity

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During our 5,000 mile, year long walk across the country along the American Discovery Trail we were invited to stay in the home of a Cooperative Extension professor working for Kansas State University. Her main focus was the bridging of … Continue reading

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My Need

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At the halfway point in our journey, we find ourselves again at my sister-in-law Connie’s house. We will be here a few days in order to recuperate from assorted illnesses, leaving behind us what should be the most difficult part … Continue reading

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KINDNESS across AMERICA – A Katy Christmas

The next installment about our walk along the American Discovery Trail is up.  This one features hiking along the Katy Trail, the kindness we experienced during Advent, and the value of community alliances. KINDNESS across AMERICA – Chapter 18: A … Continue reading

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Shining Bright Interview

Recently a VoiceAmerica program interviewed me.  While attempting to find that program I came upon a previous interview done by Shining Bright on VoiceAmerica, hosted by Regina Sisco. It provides a good overview of our journey on the American Discovery … Continue reading

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