I’m a UConn Husky fan and, being a social kind of guy, I visit a forum for other fans called the Boneyard. Upon my return home I announced to the Boneyard I was looking for stories of kindness in their … Continue reading
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The “Be Happy” Movement
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In a post near the end of our long journey I reflected on how people always wished us “Be Safe” but no one wished us “Be Happy.” I further reflected that kindness and happiness were related, safety and happiness were … Continue reading
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Dehydration as a Food Access Strategy?
I’m still in a transitioning phase, my mind seems to be much more scattered than after other long distance journeys I’ve been on. I’ll get into a routine of posting about kindness here soon; I’ve got a few ideas lined … Continue reading
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Kindness Finds Scott Akridge
It’s been two weeks since we finished our year long American Discovery Trail journey; time to move on to new horizons of kindness. I’ve been putting out feelers for other long distance travelers to report on the kindness they have … Continue reading
Day 366 – 5/24/12 – Last Day (much content)
Belter’s Campsite to Norfolk; Distance = 13 Miles; People Met = 3 First off, I’m developing some computer problems that prevent me from uploading pictures here and on Facebook. As I continue with the Kindness Blog it will probably be … Continue reading
Day 365 – 5/23/12 – The Last Evening (long)
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HVA to Belter’s Campsite; Distance = 11 Miles; People Met = 3 We lingered at HVA long enough to see the folks as they came to work. This was a really nice way to wind down the journey. I left … Continue reading
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Days 363-364 – 5/21-22/12 – The Last State
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Morgan Stewart Shelter to HVA; Distance = 30 Miles; People Met = 4 I found out why I had been lethargic the past couple of days as a slight intestinal disorder manifested itself. And with a potluck supper awaiting us … Continue reading
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Day 362 – 5/20/12 – Wrong Turn
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Fahnestock SP to Morgan Stewart Shelter; Distance = 15 Miles; People Met = 12 This was the second day in a row I felt lethargic. Fortunately, our daughter Charissa would be joining us in the evening for the remainder of … Continue reading
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Day 361 – 5/19/12 – Bathroom Shirts
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Graymoor Monastery to Fahnestock SP; Distance = 11 Miles; People Met = 25 I never thought we would be meeting 25 people in one day on this last stretch of the journey. Some of them were AT section hikers. Pete … Continue reading
Day 360 – 5/18/12 – Graymoor Monastery
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Harriman State Park to Graymoor Campsite; Distance = 15 Miles; People Met = 8 We are now weaving our path on and off the Appalachian Trail, which I first thru-hiked in 1975. One of the most memorable stops then, for … Continue reading