Category Archives: American Discovery Trail

American Discovery – A Beautiful Day – mountains

The fourth theme for the First Movement of American Discovery, a multimedia storytelling project to raise funds for Alzheimer’s. Musicians wanted for collaboration.

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American Discovery – A Beautiful Day – canyons

Here is the third theme from the First Movement for American Discovery, a multimedia storytelling project to raise funds for Alzheimer’s.  Musicians wanted for collaboration.

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Bargaining and Alzheimer’s

“Bargaining” is the official term for the third stage of grief, though you could also call it “Guilt.”  The Bargaining stage is when you make your deals:  “If only things get better I will ….. ”  The deal you cut … Continue reading

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Anger and Alzheimer’s

Anger is the second stage listed for the five stages of grief model by Kubler-Ross.  When it comes to Alzheimer’s there’s plenty for caregivers to get angry about. I’m a person who starts with myself, always self-evaluating, looking to see … Continue reading

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Denial and Alzheimer’s

In regards to Cindy’s Alzheimer’s I’ve gone through something like the five stages of grief theorized by Kubler-Moss.  This model allegedly applies only to those not handling tragedy well, the well-adjusted presumably turns lemons into lemonade.  Though there is a … Continue reading

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Company Welcome

One of the exciting aspects of the planning logistics for our PCT hike as the time nears is learning about friends and family who will come out and hike with us. Mike Hinckley and friend Jill will be joining us … Continue reading

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The First Shake Down Hike

Until now Cindy and I have been going on day hikes of 4-8 miles with 3/4 full backpacks.  That’s about to change.  Tonight our daughter Charissa arrives and the three of us will go on an overnight hike for Wednesday … Continue reading

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“I’m Getting Better.”

When Cindy and I hiked across the country along the American Discovery Trail, there were two phrases I recall her saying over and over.  The first:  “I can’t wait to have grandchildren.”  The second:  “I’m getting better.”  The first tears … Continue reading

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American Discovery – First Movement – First Draft – Beautiful Day

I am working on a symphonic presentation of our American Discovery Trail journey.  I will compose the original themes, then other musicians and composers will embellish.  This is all being done to raise funds for early onset dementia research, the … Continue reading

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The Community of Antimony

Antimony, Utah is one of the most secluded towns in the country. Mainly a ranching community, Antimony was the last town in Utah to get electricity.  We were the beneficiaries of some noted kindness in Antimony.  The owner of the … Continue reading

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