Kindness across America – Breaking In Podcast

For each chapter in the book Kindness across America I am creating  podcast with photos from that portion of the journey.  Here’s the podcast for Point Reyes to Antioch.

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Getting Uninsured Health Care

Having returned from a 5,000 mile walk we are without health insurance, but that does not mean we are without health care options.  I came upon an article on the web today that I find incredibly enlightening.  Please read it … Continue reading

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The American Bear Project

American Bear is a documentary about traveling for 60 days relying on the kindness of strangers for places to stay.  In the words of the social media director for the project:

More than simply just getting people to see the film, the American Bear team truly aims to inspire a campaign of kindness, which we do on our website.

In particular, they have a “Your Voice” page on their website where they invite people to share their stories.  I’ve been invited to provide an entry in the near future, but I thought this is worth alerting you to right now.

Your Voice on American Bear

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Responsive Kindness in Greenville

A fire led Don and Jeanie Stanly to express their thanks to their friends and neighbors, along with the fire and police departments.  For me this is reminiscent of our encounter with trail angel Taralyn Roderick.

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Kindness across America – Dune

Here is Chapter 7 of the book everyone is waiting for!

KINDNESS across AMERICA – Chapter 07: Dune

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Responsive Kindness – Oklahoma Wildfires

Adversity brings out the kindness in us, and nature’s wrath creates adversity.  Here’s a report on kindness in response to Oklahoma wildfires.

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Responsive Kindness

Up until now I was struggling with what to call the type of kindness I am featuring.  I don’t like “random acts of kindness” because such acts are often part of a premeditated movement, suggesting that one has to be … Continue reading

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Kindness across America – Ranch Angels

Chapter 6 of our journey along the American Discovery Trail is now up on scribd.

KINDNESS across AMERICA – Chapter 06: Ranch Angels

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Health Care Inefficiencies

I’ve gotten into a debate elsewhere on the Internet about the inefficiencies of our health care system.  Something is inefficient if it wastes money, time or effort in order to achieve a goal.  The ultimate goal of health is to … Continue reading

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Kindness across America – Gatherings

Chapter 5 from my book about our American Discovery Trail journey.

Chapter 05 – Gatherings

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