Category Archives: American Discovery Trail

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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Finally Finished!

Posted on August 10, 2020 by admin

I finished orchestrating Journey, the fifth and final movement of the American Discovery symphony. As the title implies this movement for a full orchestra provides an overview of the total American Discovery experience. It also is the most touching of … Continue reading →

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Aintee’s Barbecue Revisited

Posted on June 22, 2020 by admin

We discovered Aintee’s Barbecue in East St. Louis, during our walk across the country. We had just crossed the Mississippi River into Illinois on a clear day late in December, the kind of day that allows odors to travel far. … Continue reading →

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Joyful Thursday

Posted on May 1, 2020 by admin

Here begins Joyful Thursday, prompted by the fourth movement of the American Discovery symphony, title Joy. As we walked across the country we witnessed much joy in both nature and the people we met along the way. In these troubled … Continue reading →

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Kindness Wednesday

Posted on April 22, 2020 by admin

This week begins Kindness Wednesday, the third in a series that so far includes Beautiful Monday and Cultural Tuesday. These are based on the movements of the American Discovery symphony. The goal of this series is to provide a platform … Continue reading →

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Cultural Tuesday

Posted on April 14, 2020 by admin

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 →

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Beautiful Monday

Posted on April 6, 2020 by admin

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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Keeping Active as a Caregiver

Posted on June 21, 2019 by admin

Cindy often dozes these days, but practicing the American Discovery symphony seems to wake her up better than most things I do. She even used to “sing” along with the lyrics I created for the Kindness and Joy movements, which … Continue reading →

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