Category Archives: Walk

May 4, 2012 Day 11 Allentown to Orfield to Bethlehem (22 miles)

Worried about being on time for my 10:00 appointment at Kids Peace, I hit the road early and purposefully. If The Birth Center is chapter 1 in the story of Nathaniel’s life, then Kids Peace is chapter 1 in the … Continue reading

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May 3, 2012 DAY 10 — Quakertown to Allentown, PA (18 miles)

The Road to Emmaus I am walking on the Road to Emmaus today, so it makes good sense for me to have this gospel story on my mind. In my story, unlike the original, JC does not apparate before me … Continue reading

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May 2, 2012 Day 9 — Kulpsville to Quakertown (17 miles)

Pique-nique à la français Again I wake up to the haunting sound of falling rain, but unlike yesterday’s morning deluge, this one persists. Within an hour I’m thoroughly soaked, but warm and happy to discover that sneakers with superior socks … Continue reading

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May 1, 2012 Day 8 — Dresher to Kulpsville, PA (via Horsham & Hatfield) 18.85 miles

Happy May Day? I wake up to the sound of hard rain and wonder what this day will be like. Trust in the unfolding, I remind myself. It will be what it will be, (but please don’t let it rain … Continue reading

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April 30, 2012 DAY 7 — Germantown to Fort Washington, PA (11.25 miles)

Into the Desert of Solitude Walking with friends is a wonderful addiction. As part of today’s withdrawal plan, I lose Uncle Chris, Aunt Helen, and cousin Chris at the corner of Coulter Street and Germantown Avenue. Cousin Kathy stays with … Continue reading

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