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
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
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
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
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
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
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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I cycled family slides on the television monitor. I could cycle our hiking slides, but Cindy sees enough of those when I practice the first four movements of the American Discovery symphony. This is the time of day when I … Continue reading
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Emotion overcomes me as I sit in our entertainment room working on a slideshow. In the chair next to me, in what I call the throne, sits Cindy looking at a different slideshow of family pictures on the television monitor. … Continue reading
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I was feeling lethargic in recent months. Was this the breaking point for occasional sadness turning to depression? One day, before the recent March snowstorms arrived, the answer came to me. I was handling the present moment well enough, except … Continue reading
