Tag Archives: Long Distance Hiking

Day minus 8 – Deep Breaths

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Humanity Hiker

The advice “take a deep breath” was very much on my mind today.  Throughout the whole day I found myself pausing and taking a deep breath, seemingly to exhale away my cares and concerns as the moment nears to begin … Continue reading →

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Day minus 13 Countdown – The Library

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Humanity Hiker

Today I prepared a library of books to bring along in the support vehicle.  I have books for research and writing, books for discovering the Discovery Trail and books for hobbies and enjoyment. In the “old” days I would pack … Continue reading →

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Day minus 14 Countdown – Am I Excited?

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Humanity Hiker

Today I got asked, as is often the case when I run into people around town, if I’m excited yet.  The answer has been generally no, I’m too busy with all the planning details to be excited.  Still, that “am … Continue reading →

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Day minus 15 Countdown – Web Talk Radio Interview

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Humanity Hiker

Took care of a variety of errands today, from switching phone service to getting more buisness cards printed.  I have this long list of items still to do. I’ve yet to put up an interview I did a week ago … Continue reading →

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Day minus 16 Countdown – Iris Weaver

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Humanity Hiker

Iris Weaver, a former high school classmate of mine, is an herbalist.  She graciously sent me some salves for skin care to use during the hike, and they arrived today.  Here’s a shout out and thanks.  You can check out … Continue reading →

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Day minus 17 Countdown – Mother’s Day

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Humanity Hiker

My earliest memories of walking in the woods was with my mother on an old carriage road that now goes through Land Trust property.  We would always stop at this one boulder along the way that seemed mountainous to me … Continue reading →

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Day minus 18 Countdown – Making Music

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Humanity Hiker

I spent virutally the whole day today at a sound studio working with our sound engineer to mix and master the CD that I will bring along on the journey for sale, featuring some of the songs I’ll play along … Continue reading →

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Day minus 19 Countdown – Sleep Deprived Inspiration

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Humanity Hiker

There’s something to be said for a little sleep deprivation.  I’ll be giving a presentation called “Believe in Humanity” across the country, but until now I’ve never been entirely satisfied with it.  As a “presentation” it was all about me … Continue reading →

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Day minus 20 Countdown – A Day’s Work

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Humanity Hiker

I’m beginning to write this at 3:00 a.m. in the morning, after trying to force myself since 2:00 a.m. to get some more sleep.  There is much to do, and with that too much to think about. I’ve organized long … Continue reading →

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Day minus 21 Countdown – Money Management

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Humanity Hiker

Today I hope to wrap up the recording necessary to produce the music CD I want to put out for the trip. Yesterday I made several purchases for the trip, mostly electronic equipment that will enhance the documentation of the … Continue reading →

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