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The ADT Journey – Week 06
Week 06 found us heading into the mountains of central Nevada, namely the Arc Dome Wilderness area and Jefferson Summit. The wet weather that took a break while we hiked across the desert returned to us in the mountains. The … Continue reading
The ADT Journey – Week 05
To start our fifth week we headed into the expansive and usually dry Great Basin. For the next two months we would be hiking through high desert … during July and August! My focus shifted from “How well can Cindy … Continue reading
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The ADT Journey – Week 04
We had not intended to stay in Foresthills. Instead, we packed with the intention to meet Ky four days later, on the other side of the Sierra Nevada. As we reached the outskirts of town we encountered Mary in her … Continue reading
The ADT Journey – Week 03
When we stayed with our Lions Club hosts in Sacramento we had the opportunity to take showers. As Cindy went to take hers I hung out in the kitchen to work on a blog entry. No one else was around, … Continue reading
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The ADT Journey – Week 02
We left Ken and Marcia’s fine hospitality to tackle Mt. Diablo, our first real climb of the journey. Near the start of the climb we encountered two women on horseback who invited us to their nearby ranch for lunch. We … Continue reading
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The ADT Journey – Week 01
We started our journey from Point Reyes with temperatures in the forties and driving rain. Both of us started the hike relatively out of shape, but without full packs we went the first 6 ½ miles without stopping. At that … Continue reading
Ten Years Ago – Preparing to Hike the ADT
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
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
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
All in the Eyes
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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