Author Archives: Laura

I don’t have much time before I get going again today, but I wanted to touch on  a few highlights: Mic from Tonto Basin walked 15 miles with me, uphill. That is no small feat.  It took 7 hours. When … Continue reading →

This year, my pay check just barely covered my mortgage every month. I applied for a loan modification, but didn’t qualify because I was current on my payments.  However, if I missed any payments, I wouldn’t qualify either because I … Continue reading →

Yesterday I walked 18 miles, 12 miles up and down a 6% grade. I made it. It wasn’t easy, but it was beautiful!  I crested the hill and saw Roosevelt Lake, a deep blue crescent in the valley. Breathtaking…  Or … Continue reading →

I have walked 101 miles in 8 days. Day 1: 16 miles Day 2: 14 miles Day 3: 13 miles Day 4: 10 miles Day 5: 12 miles Day 6: 16 miles Day 7: 15 miles Day 8: 5 miles … Continue reading →

This morning I called a dear friend and cried over the phone, because I have received so many little kindnesses over the last few days… It warms my heart. It makes me want to cry. When I needed help with … Continue reading →

My deepest gratitude to all the people who have helped me create this project. The first day worked better than expected. The live-streaming worked very well, with a few sound issues.  My walkers and hosts were wonderful. My legs felt … Continue reading →

Wednesday evening I was over at my friend Andrew’s house. He’d invited some friends to hang out and play dominoes on his front porch. I love that April is front porch weather in Tucson. It was 38 degrees in Grand … Continue reading →

Walking Home is not just about walking 2,000 miles. It is about asking people to walk with me and share a story, it is about asking someone to invite me into their home each night, and about asking you all … Continue reading →

Walking Home.ROUTE 126 towns 2000 miles 140 days… more or less (This is not my final route. I plan to drive part of the route first and look for best internet reception, roadside interests/oddities, beautiful vistas, and road conditions. Frankly, … Continue reading →

Thank you all so much for your donations. You have exceeded my expectations. I never thought someone from overseas would donate! I was a little worried, it would be my mom and dad… and no one else. Keep passing the … Continue reading →