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Brain Dysfunction Symptoms – Communicating

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By the time we left for the American Discovery Trail in May of 2011, Cindy already had trouble communicating. The trouble was not rooted in not knowing words, or even memories. The trouble was rooted in something akin to stress. … Continue reading

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A Scene from Rudy

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One of my favorite movie scenes is in Rudy, when the title character gets a letter from the admissions department of Notre Dame. After a couple of rejections letters this was his last chance for acceptance into the university. Sure, … Continue reading

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Joy of Living, Joy of Life

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Before we left for the PCT journey I had begun on a project to raise funds for Alzheimer’s that I am calling American Discovery. This is to be a symphonic storytelling of our American Discovery Trail journey, accompanied by photos … Continue reading

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Last Miles

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Last days are a time for reflection; last miles are a time for emotion. For most thru-hikers the emotions are excitement and joy as they approach the end of a long journey filled with challenges. Those were my emotions each … Continue reading

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The last few days of a hike usually stand out from the rest in one’s memory. Last days are the time for both looking back and planning ahead. For this journey our last days were spent with hiking buddies who … Continue reading

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Point Reyes

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Our first destination along the coast was Point Reyes, the beginning for us of our American Discovery Trail journey. We never really saw Point Reyes The first time around, given that we started in driving rain with the temperature in … Continue reading

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Fall Adjustments

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For the weekend hiker fall is the best time of year. The colors are vibrant, the bugs are gone, the days are fresh and the nights are crisp. Yet for the long distance hiker fall requires an adjustment, as I … Continue reading

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My Need

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At the halfway point in our journey, we find ourselves again at my sister-in-law Connie’s house. We will be here a few days in order to recuperate from assorted illnesses, leaving behind us what should be the most difficult part … Continue reading

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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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