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The ADT Journey – Week 04

Posted on June 29, 2021 by admin

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 →

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The ADT Journey – Week 03

Posted on June 21, 2021 by admin

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

Posted on June 16, 2021 by admin

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

Posted on June 10, 2021 by admin

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 →

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Ten Years Ago – Preparing to Hike the ADT

Posted on June 8, 2021 by admin

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 admin

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 admin

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 admin

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 admin

“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 admin

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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