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Workout Routine, Health & Elevation

August 26, 2019 Ken Johnston

Today I began two-a-day work out routine to prepare for my upcoming Caminata Across Puerto Rico. I hiked three miles…

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Posted in: Preparation, Puerto Rico, Uncategorized

A Walk Across Puerto Rico

August 14, 2019 Ken Johnston

Sin Cita/Without Appointment I wasn’t planning a second long walk this year after returning home from Northern Ireland earlier this…

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Posted in: Art, Cross Culture, Puerto Rico

Thank You

May 16, 2019 Ken Johnston

It’s been about three weeks since I returned home to the U.S. from Ireland, and settled back into the rhythm…

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Posted in: Thank You

Peace Soup

April 26, 2019 Ken Johnston

Before leaving for Ireland earlier this month I reflected on what small gesture could I make to promote the idea…

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Posted in: Cross Culture, Food, Ireland, Irish Diaspora, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, Ulster Filed under: African Irish Diaspora, Food, Peace Soup

A Good Soaking

Ken Johnston

Now that I’m home I can rest my feet. Making foot care time with an Epsom salt bath.

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Posted in: Foot Care

Umass in the House

April 18, 2019 Ken Johnston

Today I met Jim Powers in County Mayo on the Famine Trail in the Doolough Valley. Jim attended Umass Amherst…

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The Other Side

April 17, 2019 Ken Johnston

Here’s what the other side of the pond looks like (the Atlantic Ocean from Western Ireland).

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Meeting Regional MP, and Former Speaker of NI Assembly

Ken Johnston

Today Daniel and I were invited to meet the regional Sinn Féin MP, Elisha McCallion. She congratulated us on the…

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Posted in: Ireland, Irish Diaspora, Northern Ireland, People

Mural Arts in Derry

April 16, 2019 Ken Johnston

One of the funniest shows on television: the Derry Girls!

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Posted in: Art

Derry Journal

Ken Johnston

Here’s a picture and story about our Walk to Freedom in the Derry Journal.

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