At age 72, I am planning to walk across American to bring awareness of how exercise etc. can help bring about a healthier heart and vascular system, lower blood pressure, etc., and to raise funds, as well, for the American Heart Association. I welcome you to follow me on my journey! My plan for 2010 is to walk from Lewes, DE to St. Louis, MO or further if possible. In 2005 I was leading a sedentary life and weighed 201 lbs. I started walking and then running and lost 36 lbs, significantly lowered my blood pressure, my bad cholesterol, and raised my good cholesterol equally. My journey will commence on or about April 30th. Help the A.H.A. by donating thru the web site: Michianaheartwalk.kintera.org/johnwalksamerica. If all goes well I hope to be in St. Louis sometime in September 2010.







Sunday, July 18, 2010

Sunday, July 18th

The first picture is a scene much prefered, the other two have many wind turbines in the background. My question becomes?? If you clear all the crop land in Illinois and cover the landscape with these wind turbines, will you produce enough power in one year to eliminate the use of oil for one day of that year. My guess would be No. It is a grand idea, but will it work and at what cost. There are always tradeoffs. Food or power? I would like to know the answer.


Drove to Peoria IL yesterday and back today. Passed through some of the best farm land in the country. The prairie land in this area always produces some scenes not previously revealed, even though I have drive this route 100s of times. The corn and beans are looking better than they have in years. All due to the great growing weather, rain and heat. My grand daughter, the youngest (14) going on 24 was in a play, her 31st I might add. Hence the purpose for the trip. Had a great time with our son, his wife, and the grand daughter.

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