11/18/2014

I’ve grown attached to every just about every city we have passed through. In the smaller ones, I fell in love with the people, the sense of community, and the kindness. In the larger cities I enjoyed the pace, the diversity, and the variety of activities on offer. Our mini holiday in San Antonio allowed me to take a breather and take in the sights.

On the first night of our break we enjoyed the hospitality of the DoubleTree by downtown San Antonio. We had a great view of the city and of course we devoured the wonderful cookies they offer to guests at every DoubleTree. These cookies are made in partnership with The Christie Cookie Company and the recipe is a well kept secret...

11/15/2014

I recollect the way my body felt when I finished running across the United States. The memory was resurrected by my aching muscles. The physical strain combined with the extreme climate conditions took me back to everything I endured. At that time I told myself I would not take on another adventure. I couldn’t fathom putting such demands ever again. Of course when the aches and pains faded away, a restless energy surfaced. I had used my time for productive endeavors but, surging through my body was an appetite that needed to be satisfied.

The 90 had been pretty straight. I haven’t had to look at directions for most of Texas. I just stayed on one main road and it never steered me wrong. But the towns were a bit smaller...

11/14/2014

A simple thing like electricity could easily be taken for granted. After all, energy is invisible to the human eye. We can’t touch it or smell it. What is energy? It is the ability to do work. Heat is a byproduct of energy and it is something all animals crave. We seek it out and gather around it. We are most fortunate to have learned how to harness energy. It is the reason for our exponential growth and advancement.

I slept motionless under a pile of blankets. I was securely tucked away so that no cold air would disturb my rest. When I finally rose from my slumber my body felt achy but my mind was alert. The first steps out of bed were slow and labored. It took a cup of hot chocolate and a cup of hot tea to set me in motion...