Another day of remembering who
we are -- as a nation -- as a
people.
I chose to walk from Malibu,
California; known for it's wealth,
to Washington, D.C. through
the center of America: through
its small towns and rural
communities.
This gives us a chance to remember
all Americans don't live in big
cities where the media mogels
play to audiences in a never
ending parade of stories that
find most small town people
left out of the national
conversation.
Intent in not the question,
these Americans whose roots
are as closely tied to our
nation's history as any,
just live differently than
those living in larges towns
or cities. They have different
lives. The see things with
a different point of view.
The Walk for THE WALK Tour is a walk
across America from Malibu, California
to Washington, D.C. taking the design for
a liner museum of American History
called: THE WALK to the public.
Steven wears a uniform shirt and tie to
prevent some from believing this is some
kind of a protest. The tour is more about
introducing The Walk than fund-raising.
This 3800 mile walk should also allow
people to understand that it is not
believed to be an easy project, but
that it is possible to do difficult things
when the desire is there, and like the
history of this continent and this nation,
The Walk has been filled with bright
moments, exhillerating adventures
and some set backs. Each of these
has added to what we are as a nation
and who we are as a people.
I saw a sign that said SADDLE MAKER and a man working in a shop along
the dark roadway on our way to Parachute. Spurs Trembly is another American
who reminds me of who we are -- what we are. I carry his story with
me to
Wasington, D.C.
As the sun rose into the sky, an American Eagle made its way overhead.
Natt walking along the Colorado River with his niece, who joined us
for about
ten miles for her first day.
This American Flag waved overhead as we walking into town. This was;
indeed, a day to feel patriotic. Spur Trembly, The American Eagle and
This Flag.
The day began quite cold and damp but as the sun rose higher into the
sky
it became warm, then the clouds threatened to get us wet but we made
our way to Parachute dry.
Members and Posts of
these organizations have
given us support along
our journey. I hope
this projects serves them
as well as they have served
this nation --
and us while we walk.
The links below can take
you to personal myspace
pages. I hope you will
keep up with what
we are doing, and add
to the project: drop us
a note, suggestions or
comments.