Tag Archives: Appalachian Trail
Trail Magic Updates – 4/9/26
Several factors fueled my belief in humanity, such as the kindness experienced during long distance journeys. The hiking community calls the serendipitous acts of kindness they experience “trail magic.” With my Google Alerts set to “trail magic” and “trail angel,” … Continue reading
Posted in Humanity, Love Kindness
Tagged Appalachian Trail, Believe in Humanity, Trail Magic
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Our First Dates
Forty-five years ago, some members of the group planning to hike the Appalachian Trail (AT) went down to Times Square for the 1980 New Years Eve celebration. At the time I had been dating a woman in the group for … Continue reading
Posted in Lasting Love
Tagged Appalachian Trail, Hiking Buddies, Long Distance Hiking, Times Square
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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
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