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June 2022 Update

Posted on June 29, 2022 by Humanity Hiker

A year ago I began a review of our walk across the country, from May 2011-May 2012.  I retold our story by being open about Cindy’s cognitive decline at the time, a decline that reversed during the hike but resumed … 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 19

Posted on October 30, 2021 by Humanity Hiker

After Denver we went back up into the Front Range and headed south until we reached Green Mountain Falls, where the ADT Coordinator for the Colorado section lived.  Dick Bratton provided a home base for us when we arrived, which … Continue reading →

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The ADT Journey – Week 18

Posted on October 26, 2021 by Humanity Hiker

As we walked across the country people would ask what Cindy and I talked about while hiking all that time together.  I always responded that we had little to talk about, followed by an imaginary conversation: How was your day … Continue reading →

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Ten Years Ago – Preparing to Hike the ADT

Posted on June 8, 2021 by Humanity Hiker

Ten years ago, on May 25th, Cindy and I started our 5,000 mile, year long hike along the American Discovery Trail.  At the time my blog posts kept Cindy’s cognitive decline private, focusing instead on observing and sharing tales of … Continue reading →

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The Routine of Tiny Perfect Things

Posted on February 26, 2021 by Humanity Hiker

I know that the novel and movie “The Notebook” contains elements similar to my experience with Cindy. A man refers to a notebook to remind a woman with dementia of their shared past and love. The symphonic slideshow I rehearse … Continue reading →

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Ten Years After

Posted on December 19, 2020 by Humanity Hiker

This was a morning when Cindy’s underpad needed to be changed at the start of her day. As is the routine for when this happens I pick Cindy up in my arms and sit down in the neighboring chair with … Continue reading →

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All in the Eyes

Posted on November 20, 2020 by Humanity Hiker

After feeding the cats I return to our “bedroom” to start Cindy’s day. If her eyes are closed, droopy or alert I go about my normal routine. On this day her eyes are fixed on the ceiling in a vacant … Continue reading →

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Mind over Matter

Posted on October 22, 2020 by Humanity Hiker

“Mind over matter.” That declaration by Cindy echoed in my mind as I pushed her in the stroller to an outdoor wedding, 3.5 miles from our home. We had planned to jog to this event for months. Lindy the bride … Continue reading →

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Best Laid Plans

Posted on September 24, 2020 by Humanity Hiker

We were looking to carry on a new tradition this year on the date of our anniversary, September 19. Last year on that date I took Cindy to the top of Dennis Hill in the adult stroller. Our daughter Charissa … Continue reading →

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