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I loved this community-drenched farmer’s market story. One of my favourite bits: ‘Somehow, I felt the need to say, "Look at me... in a wheelchair. Can you believe it?" He gave a good response. He said,"Look at you out of the house, Hal!" He was right.’ Love that.

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Fabulous story telling

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Aug 27, 2022Liked by Hal Walker

Stale urine?? Seriously? Dang. We do come from humble roots. LOL

Love you, Halwalker.

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Hi Hal. Glad that you've been able to get out. I'm conscious of building my muscle strength again after a few months of not doing as much exercise. There's always something to work on!

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Aug 27, 2022Liked by Hal Walker

Thank you for sharing the complexity of the journey. For me, finding the balance between accepting the reality of my current bodily limitations (chronic hip/lower back pain) and how much I can hope to heal the underlying issues is hard. If I accept the limitations am I giving up? If I keep hoping am I in denial? I’m grateful to listen to you explore your questions. Blessings on your day and the week to come.

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Aug 27, 2022Liked by Hal Walker

Thanks, Hal! Glad to hear about, and see photos of you enjoying time last week at the farmer's market!

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I loved this post. I’m a pusher of a wheelchair that my 27 year old daughter rides.

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Aug 29, 2022Liked by Hal Walker

I love that you are sharing your journey for everyone to take part in. I look forward to your posts and am always teary eyed and enriched after each one.

Thanks, Mr. Halwalker.

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Thank you Hal we all love you too

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Aug 27, 2022Liked by Hal Walker

I am fascinated by the origin story of our name!! I feel like I need to go to Scotland and obtain some tartan prepared in the traditional method of our ancestors!

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I’m with C Walker--stale urine?!?! Yuck! Now I may just call you Mr. Halwalker, especially since it was derived from bright sunshine, a far better image than pee.

Loved learning about the Traveling Stanzas Poetry Makerspace but you left us hanging by not sharing the whole poem!

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I'm so glad you made it down to the market and am sorry I wasn't there to see you. I was having a rough day and stayed in away from the pollen.

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Aug 27, 2022Liked by Hal Walker

Glad you’ve been feeling better lately, Mr. Halwalker. ❤️ you right back and hope you enjoy many more good days ahead.

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I'm really enjoying your stories Hal...Glad you left the house, it's something I struggle with. I'll model some of your courage while I hang out with you...

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So nice to know how brave you are and that you were able to enjoy the market!!!!

Janee

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