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
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
Cindy often dozes these days, but practicing the American Discovery symphony seems to wake her up better than most things I do. She even used to “sing” along with the lyrics I created for the Kindness and Joy movements, which … Continue reading
As I look out the window from where we spend most of our days, out towards our Emerson Street neighborhood, I notice our neighbor’s car missing from the driveway across the street. The car should be there this time of … Continue reading
The past couple of weeks I struggled with some injuries. The first one was a strained pectoral muscle, which I first felt when I woke up in the morning, but soon discovered that how I moved Cindy likely was the … Continue reading
I have not posted for many weeks because of practical and technical difficulties. The practical difficulties stemmed from an event filled December, including a week off, followed by less companion coverage in January. During this time I reflected on how … Continue reading
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Over the weekend I had a rare opportunity to go for a trail run by myself, while our daughter Charissa sat with Cindy. I do my best thinking while hiking or running in the woods. This time I reflected on … Continue reading
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I continued to run stairs during the summer, on hot and humid days that were unsuitable for getting Cindy out. Since my outdoor activities with the pedicab and datemobile provide all my distance/aerobic needs, I use stair reps more for … Continue reading
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The alarm on my iPad goes off at 7:00 am. I’ve been awake for a little while, which often happens when the days are long, but the alarm signals the start of my daily routine. Two months ago the routine … Continue reading
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I have been Cindy’s full time caregiver for over eight years now. My attitude regarding some things are bound to change. The heat wave provided a tipping point for a couple of these changes. I attempt to follow all the … Continue reading
