Category Archives: Daily stuff

“How many pairs of shoes have you gone through?” In the course of my 2,007 mile journey, I must have answered this question 2,007 times. So with a big smile, I glanced down at my feet, tapped the toes of … Continue reading →

I am finished. I have walked 2,007 miles, from Tucson to Grand Rapids. Walking from south to north and west to east, in desert wind, pine forests, over mountain passes, through clouds of smoke and dry heat, across prairies, open … Continue reading →

I can’t wait to get home and see my family, but I am going to be sad when this is over. This has been the best time of my life. I have met the most wonderful people. I have crossed … Continue reading →

“I love you and just hope you have a good rest of your trip. I’ll be watching you to make sure you make it safely to your mom’s house.”  Don extended his hand, and I said, “How about a hug?” … Continue reading →

I’m sitting in bed at the Royal Rest Hotel for the second day in a row.  The pillows and covers have become hills and valleys of disarray, and there is an open bag of Fritos, a half-empty can of jalapeno … Continue reading →

“Oh my gosh, you’re that lady!” “I read about you in the newspaper.” “Hey, you’re a local celebrity.” “Can I have your autograph for my granddaughters?”   After 5 interviews in a row, some front page coverage and a TV … Continue reading →

A little purple truck with a crooked fender rattled by, then slowed down, gears grinding. Up ahead I watched it do a U-Turn, well more of a three point turn. The truck coming down the hill behind them slowed down … Continue reading →

On 4th of July, I felt my first rain drops in 65 days. Boise City, OK made the New York Times in May because they hadn’t had any rain in 222 days.  http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/04/us/04dust.html?_r=1&hp To date, they have had 1.18 inches … Continue reading →

A friend recently asked, “Are you finding community or friendliness? Do you feel that the people who you’ve met are representative of their towns or does their very friendliness indicate that they exist in a tight-knit micro community that exists … Continue reading →

No, it’s not.  I am walking, that’s it folks, just walking.  The most basic form of human transportation since time immemorial. I hear “that’s brave” or “don’t you have a relief vehicle?” or “what’s your cause” or “are you carrying … Continue reading →