BACKTRACKING 2022, PART THREE -- FOOT TRAFFIC
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For Father’s Day, in 2021, my daughter purchased me a super cool hiking stick. I keep it in my truck…that way it is always there when I decide to go for a hike. Unfortunately, it didn’t get much use until recently. By the summer of 2021, it was becoming more and more obvious that I was headed towards another back surgery. Like my previous experiences with this, my ability to ride a bike wasn’t diminished at all…but my ability to stand a walk any distance was hindered greatly. Hiking in Michaux State Forest with the walking stick that my daughter gave me for Father's Day in 2021! -- December 27, 2022 Now, on the other side of that life event, I can hike again. But before I could hit the trails I had to just walk. For two months that’s all I did. After it was okayed by my surgeon I walked mile after mile. Most of the time by myself…but often with family and friends. I really appreciated their company and encouragement during my recover...