Author Archives: Humanity Hiker
Cultural Tuesday
Tuesday content will be set aside for culture, based on the movements of the American Discovery Symphony. Others will contribute as well, first on the Humanity Hiker Facebook Page, later on this blog when set up for that. Here is … Continue reading
Posted in Alzheimer's Love Story, American Discovery Symphony, American Discovery Trail, Embrace Joy, Living Well
Tagged Alzheimer's Love Story, American Discovery Symphony, American Discovery Trail, Joyful Living, Live Fully
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Beautiful Monday
We need ways to uplift our lives during these trying times. My symphony, American Discovery, portrays five themes of discovery that might infuse a little beauty, culture, kindness, joy and adventure into your lives, even as you stay home. Mondays … Continue reading
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Couch Potato Counseling
We have been “social distancing” now for over three years, since the time that Cindy no longer could walk. Given her overall health and will to live, we could be social distancing even after restrictions are lifted. Just when I … Continue reading
Posted in Brain Health, Home Caregiver Chronicles
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Shared Memories
Last week I made a Facebook announcement for Cindy’s birthday, calling her my Expedition Woman. I am proud of Cindy, a woman who has hiked thousands of long distance miles, but that pales in comparison to the pride Cindy has … Continue reading
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Becoming Friends with Strangers
Charissa comes to visit on most Fridays, making that a day I can go outside by myself for exercise. My usual route takes me up to the top of Lovers Lane and back, about four miles. The second mile is … Continue reading
Posted in Brain Health, Home Caregiver Chronicles, Journeys, Love Kindness
Tagged Home Caregiver Chronicles, Journeys
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Yes, No and Uh-huh
“Are you hungry?” I asked before leaving our “bedroom” to make breakfast. “Yes,” she replied in her barely audible manner these days. Cindy responds to a question occasionally, though not very often. In fact, she infrequently makes any verbal sounds … Continue reading
New Year’s Directions
Rather than New Year’s Resolutions I believe in New Year’s Directions. A new direction for me this year is the lack of direction in Cindy’s decline. For the start of the past few years I was uncertain whether Cindy would … Continue reading
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Tagged Alzheimer's Love Story, Caregiver Journal, Superaging
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A Caregiver’s Canary
Towards the end of my first thru-hike I encountered a coal-miner, also nearing the end of his thru-hike. We took a break and chatted awhile, as back in the seventies thru-hikers encountered each other much less than they do now. … Continue reading
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Sleep Tight
“Good night. Sleep tight. Don’t let the bedbugs bite. If they bite, squeeze them tight and save the blood for another night.” I fondly recall my father saying that to me at bedtime, delivering the last line with an impish … Continue reading
When a Simple “Yeah” Will Do
We may have gone for our last long outing of the year. Our adult stroller may allow us to continue on shorter outings as late fall and winter arrives, but I will have to balance the health advantages of being … Continue reading