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Living in a BodyThe Way OpensThere's a Quaker phrase that says, “the way opens.” I love that phrase. The way. The way will open. It's a beautiful idea, this idea of “the way.” Just watch what happens. What will be, will be. Que será, será… and “the way” will open. Yep, my job is just to be available, be present, to be present for the way to open.One interesting thing about this illness that I live with, ME/CFS, myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome. One of the main characteristics of this illness is how many doors it closes, how many things...
2025-09-2016 min
Living in a BodyBetter DaysBetter DayHi. Remember me. It's your friend, Hal. This is the “Living in a Body” podcast. Here we are. It's the middle of summer. The fans have been going non-stop for weeks. The windows are open. I got practically no clothes on. Yep… you know me. I loooooove summer. And I'm just here to check in, just for a quick hello and “how-de-do.” Sending love to all you my beautiful readers. Thanks for being here.I want to let you know that I've been feeling just a little bit better, and it makes a big differ...
2025-07-2609 min
Living in a BodyWho CaresHi. Please see additional resources to learn about ME/CFS at the bottom of this post. This episode was produced as a podcast. Press the PLAY button above or read the full transcript below. Thank you for being here. Hal Who CaresSo I missed ME/CFS Awareness Day again this year. It was May 12th. I'm just a few days late, but here we are just in time for my Substack going out on Saturday. I pulled together a couple of my friends, Emma Kitchen and Peggy Munson, and we are going to do...
2025-05-1720 min
Living in a BodyThe Harmonica RevolutionWe want more harmonicas! More music in the streets!We want more harmonicas! More music in the streets!You know, eventually we all got to face it.We got to face the fact that we don't get all the things done that we wanted to get done. Everybody's body eventually… fails. (lol) Yeah, that's a good note to start this off on. Everybody's body eventually fails and all the getting things done comes to an end. We all gotta face it eventually. Yeah, that's the trouble with living in a body.Eventually it do...
2025-04-2622 min
Living in a BodyLawnmowers in the SkyHi. Welcome to “Living in a Body.” If you read or listen to this episode, please do me a favor and come over to Substack and hit the like button. It helps the algorithm and it helps to let me know that you’re out there. It makes a difference. Thanks so much! Enjoy! Hal Lawnmowers in the SkyI want to talk about the beauty of nature. I want to talk about the sacred beauty of nature. It might sound like a rant but I’m thinking of it more as a lamentation. It starts l...
2025-03-2219 min
Living in a BodyYour BirthdayHi. I’m Hal. Welcome to “Living in a Body.” Click PLAY above to hear the intended PODCAST version of this episode with original music. (16 min. listen) Find the full transcription below. Enjoy! Hal Your Birthday It's my birthday next Wednesday, March the 5th. I'm turning 59 years old. Yeah… I know. I was always in my 30s… or in my 20s. I was always the younger guy, but now I'm the older guy — 59 years old. I was talking with my sponsor and I was feeling a little bit sorry for myself. We call it self-pity...
2025-03-0116 min
Living in a BodyIn the Eye of the StormIn the Eye of the StormI've been up since about 2:30 this morning. At night, I take three milligrams of melatonin and that usually puts me to sleep pretty well. But every night, I wake up at about two o'clock in the morning or 2:30 or three, and I usually take a half dose of ZzzQuil in a liquid form and I found it works real well. It puts me out for the rest of the night ‘till I wake up at about seven o'clock.But last night, as I was getting ready for bed, I re...
2025-02-0821 min
Living in a BodyLow Key GlidingHey! I’m Hal. Welcome to all the new subscribers! Please press PLAY above for the full 12-minute experience of this episode. Enjoy! Be sure to introduce yourself in the comments. Low Key GlidingI wanna start by welcoming all my new subscribers from TikTok.During the big scare of TikTok getting shut down, I posted a video that invited all my TikTok followers to come over to Substack and join me here. I'm so grateful that about 500 TikTokers moved over from TikTok to Substack and found me here. Thanks for making that ef...
2025-01-2512 min
Living in a BodyThree SistersThree SistersOne of the greatest challenges of living with ME/CFS is the unpredictability. I never know what body I'm gonna wake up into every morning. I think about all the healthy people who every day, they pretty much expect what body they're going to wake up into. Sometimes they get sick, but for the most part, it's the same body, and it ages over time, but it's usually the same body. That's not the case for me and others living with this illness. We never know what’s coming next.Recently, I woke up...
2025-01-0418 min
Living in a BodyBest of 2024Hey! Happy Holidays! Merry Christmas. Happy Hanukkah. Happy Boxing Day. Happy New Year and Happy Hallie’s birthday. Yay!Though this past year was one of the most difficult years of my life, today I bring to you the “Best of 2024.” Looking back, maybe it wasn’t such a bad year after all.I grew my first ever wildflower garden this year and I spent the summer taking photographs of it. I learned the names and fell in love with zinnias, poppies, coneflowers, coreopsis, black eyed susans and cosmos. I also fell in love with my Sony...
2024-12-2806 min
Living in a BodyBe the Hole in the DonutHi, I'm Hal. This is the Living in a Body podcast. Welcome. A special welcome to all my new subscribers this week from TikTok and Instagram. Glad to have you here. It's called Living in a Body. This is episode 97. We've been going at it for a while now, but you're here just in time. Press PLAY above to listen. (25 Min.) Be the Hole in the DonutMy sponsor keeps telling me to “be the hole in the donut”. To be honest, I'm not sure what it means, and besides, I don't think I'm doing a ve...
2024-11-2325 min
Living in a BodyAutobiography Part OneHi. Welcome! Today I’m starting a multi-part series called Autobiography. I enjoyed writing it. I hope you enjoy listening. Please click PLAY above for the full experience. (13 min listen)Autobiography- Part 1 They call me Hal, but my real name is Harold. I was named after my dad who was named after his dad. That makes me the third - Harold Walker lll -- no middle name. When I was a kid, I was always embarrassed of the name Harold. It was such an easy name to make fun of and none of the other ki...
2024-11-1612 min
Hal and his friends are the Sidewalk Congress-Funny Conservatives talking news and politics!TRUMP WINS-Post Election Discussion and Issues-More LawFare
In this conversation, Hal Walker discusses the recent election results, focusing on Trump's victory and the implications for the future of American politics. He reflects on the dynamics of swing states, the reactions from Democrats, and the role of media in shaping public perception. Walker also outlines Trump's plans for his upcoming presidency, emphasizing a commitment to dismantling the deep state and restoring government accountability.
Takeaways
Trump's victory marks a significant moment in U.S. history.
Swing states played a crucial role in the election outcome.
Media narratives often misrepresent the political landscape.
Democratic reactions reveal...
2024-11-0842 min
Living in a BodyGood NewsOn Oct 31, I recorded this in one take into the microphone with no edits. I hope you’ll take some time to slow down and listen. (17 minutes). The full transcript is below, but the audio is what I suggest. ❤️ Hal. Big thanks to Cameron Mack for the photos. Good NewsHey, we're back. My name is Hal, and this is the “Living in a Body” podcast. For those of you are that are new, I'm Hal Walker. They call me the ‘slow talker’. Kind of a legend in my own head. (lol…) Sorry. A...
2024-11-0219 min
Living in a BodyKeep it LightOn Oct 20, I recorded this in one take into the microphone with no edits. I hope you’ll take some time to slow down and listen. (28 minutes). Thank you. ❤️ Hal Keep it LightHello, friends. Hello, loves. Hi beauty. Hi, mom, dad, brothers and sisters. Hi, Hallie. Hi, everybody. Hi nieces and nephews, all my cousins, aunts and uncles and grandparents, all the ancestors. Hello, Goddess Lover, Earth Mother, Father Sky.Hello, all the small critters and all the flying, soaring birds, and even the groundhogs. Hello! It’s me, Hal. Welcome...
2024-10-2628 minHal and his friends are the Sidewalk Congress-Funny Conservatives talking news and politics!More Post Vance-Walz Debate Discussion
In this conversation, Hal Walker and Aaron Luck discuss various current events, including the attempted assassination of President Trump, Hurricane Helene's impact, and the response from FEMA. They delve into the political landscape, focusing on Kamala Harris's changing positions, the implications of illegal immigration, and the recent vice presidential debate. The discussion also covers climate change, energy policies, and the issue of censorship in the context of free speech. The conversation concludes with reflections on the future political landscape and the importance of addressing these pressing issues.takeaways
FEMA's funding issues are impacting disaster response.
Kamala Harris has...
2024-10-071h 02Hal and his friends are the Sidewalk Congress-Funny Conservatives talking news and politics!Vance-Walz Post Debate Coverage
In this episode, Hal Walker discusses the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the attempted assassination of President Trump, and the recent vice presidential debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz. The conversation delves into the implications of censorship on democracy, the current political climate, and the importance of voter participation in the upcoming elections.
Hurricane Helene caused devastating damage across multiple states.
The attempted assassination of President Trump highlights ongoing threats to political figures.
JD Vance showcased strong debating skills against Tim Walz.
Censorship is viewed as a significant threat to democracy.
The...
2024-10-0738 min
Hal and his friends are the Sidewalk Congress-Funny Conservatives talking news and politics!Vance-Walz Post Debate CoverageIn this episode, Hal Walker discusses the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the attempted assassination of President Trump, and the recent vice presidential debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz. The conversation delves into the implications of censorship on democracy, the current political climate, and the importance of voter participation in the upcoming elections.
Hurricane Helene caused devastating damage across multiple states.
The attempted assassination of President Trump highlights ongoing threats to political figures.
JD Vance showcased strong debating skills against Tim Walz.
Censorship is viewed as a significant threat to democracy.
The Biden administration's...
2024-10-0240 minHal and his friends are the Sidewalk Congress-Funny Conservatives talking news and politics!Trump-Harris Post Debate Analysis
In this conversation, Hal Walker and Aaron Luck reflect on the recent political debate, analyzing the performances of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. They discuss missed opportunities during the debate, the implications of changing political positions, and the impact of immigration and healthcare policies. The conversation also touches on the role of social media in political discourse and critiques from mainstream media outlets. Overall, the discussion highlights the complexities of current political dynamics and the challenges facing candidates as they approach the upcoming election.
Hal Walker emphasizes the importance of remembering 9/11 and its impact on...
2024-09-2442 min
Living in a BodyWildflower StoriesWildflower StoriesThis Spring, I bought two packets of flower seeds off the seed rack at the Kent Natural Foods Co-op. With a vision of adding to my wildflower mix, I chose the giant purple zinnias and the bronze petaled sunflowers. A few weeks after planting the seeds, when the sunflower sprouts were just about 8 inches tall, a fat groundhog that lives behind my garage climbed up and over the fence and had itself a feast. It didn’t touch the zinnias, but the sunflowers were gone. As I rode up the stairlift that June afternoon, I cu...
2024-09-2110 minHal and his friends are the Sidewalk Congress-Funny Conservatives talking news and politics!Kim Cheatle Testifies to Congress, Quits Next Day, Kamala is going to be a disasterIn this conversation, Hal Walker and Aaron Luck discuss the recent congressional hearings with the former director of the Secret Service, Ms. Cheadle, regarding the attempted assassination of President Trump. They express frustration with the lack of transparency and evasive answers from Ms. Cheadle. They also discuss the failures in security at the event and the need for accountability. The conversation then shifts to the political landscape, with concerns about the two-party system, the influence of money in politics, and the potential candidacy of Kamala Harris. They conclude by emphasizing their commitment to providing reliable and newsworthy information to their...
2024-07-2440 minHal and his friends are the Sidewalk Congress-Funny Conservatives talking news and politics!Breaking-Trump Shooting Info, Kamala and JD Vance
In this conversation, Hal Walker and Aaron Luck discuss the attempted assassination of President Trump and the issues surrounding it. They talk about the lack of security provided by the Secret Service, the role of women in protecting men, and the potential replacement of Joe Biden with Kamala Harris. They also touch on the shooting itself and the negligence involved. The conversation ends with a discussion about the upcoming debate between Kamala Harris and JD Vance.
2024-07-2233 minHal and his friends are the Sidewalk Congress-Funny Conservatives talking news and politics!They tried to Kill Trump-Lefties are running scared!
In this episode of the Sidewalk Congress, Hal Walker discusses the recent attempted assassination of President Trump and raises concerns about the Secret Service's failure to prevent it. He also criticizes the FBI's raid on Mar-a-Lago and highlights the influence of evil in the government. Walker then focuses on Joe Biden's performance and suggests that he may have Parkinson's disease based on his stiffness, rigidity, and difficulty with word retrieval. He shares clips of Biden's speeches and interviews to support his claims. Walker concludes by emphasizing the importance of voting and promises to provide updates on the attempted assassination.
2024-07-1526 min
Living in a BodyUrgent: Do NothingIn an age of constant movement , nothing is more urgent than sitting still. ~ Pico IyerUrgent: Do NothingThe highlight of my days this week has been wheeling out to the old vegetable garden which I converted into an Ohio wildflower garden earlier this year. The explosion of blooms is just beginning. I love to sit in my wheelchair and gaze over the short fence at all the delicate shapes and the vibrant colors. I love to see the white moths flitter from petal to petal and play in the breeze. I love...
2024-07-0614 min
Living in a BodyMy State, OhioHi. I couldn’t resist the temptation to make episode 88 all about my song, “My State, Ohio - the 88 Counties.” Click PLAY above to hear the podcast version of this episode. Click the links below to hear the song. Enjoy. Hal My State, OhioI've had several significant accomplishments in my life. And one of them was a song that I wrote back in 2003. A song that incorporates the 88 counties of Ohio. It’s called “My State, Ohio.” I couldn’t resist the temptation to make episode 88 all about this song. I've taught the song to hu...
2024-06-0109 min
Living in a BodyThe Front RowHi. Welcome. Press PLAY above and please share this with a friend. ❤️ Hal The Front RowFor about 10 years before the pandemic, I was the host of a live music venue in Kent called the Cuyahoga River Concert Series. It was in the summer of 2011 that I got a call from a Michigan folk singer who’d recently moved into town. As the story goes, Matt Watroba had heard from several trustworthy sources that he needed to get in touch with a potential kindred spirit named Hal Walker. Matt and I met for the first time o...
2024-05-2511 min
Living in a BodySlow DownPress the PLAY button above or read the full transcription below. Enjoy. ❤️ HSlow DownHi. I'm Hal. This is the “Living in a Body” podcast. Welcome. I'm glad you're here. Today is episode 85. Can you believe it? You better go back and listen to the first 84 of ‘em before you listen to this one. (lol) Anyway, 85. It's called “Slow Down.” And it goes something like this…You didn't ask for my advice. But I'm gonna give it to you anyway. You can thank me later. Slow down. Slow the heck down. J...
2024-04-2718 min
Living in a BodyNo EscapeHi. I’m a day late, but here I am. This is the “Living in a Body” Podcast. Press the PLAY button above or read the full transcription below. Enjoy. ❤️ H No EscapeHi, I'm Hal. This is the “Living in a Body” Podcast. I'm feeling pretty weak, pretty out of breath. But I'm wanting to make this Episode. It’s Episode 84. I don't even know what I'm going to say, but I'm gonna call it “No Escape… So what are you gonna do with it?” Here we go… episode 84. No escape. It goes like this. Occasionall...
2024-04-2118 min
Living in a BodyBody SoundsHi. Welcome to “Living in a Body.” Please press the PLAY button above to listen to the recommended podcast version of this publication. Enjoy. HBTW… “Quiet Time with Hal” is ongoing…Sunday afternoons at 4:00 EST on Zoom. All are welcome to share 20 minutes of quiet. Join here: Zoom Invite LinkIn-person (Kent, Ohio)— Schedule one on oneBody SoundsIn every publication with the title “Living in a Body,” there comes a day when you got to have an episode that talks about body sounds. Well, this is that episode. ...
2024-04-1319 min
Living in a BodyThe Money SituationHi. I’m Hal. Welcome to Living in a Body. This episode was produced with the intention of being consumed as a podcast. I hope you’ll click the PLAY button above to listen. You’ll find the full transcription below. Enjoy. HThe Money SituationI want to talk about money, but I'm scared. I keep thinking, “You can't say that, Hal. You can't tell them that.” I want to talk about my relationship with money and my sordid history with money, but then I think, “nah. Hal, why do you want to talk about that?”...
2024-04-0623 min
Living in a BodyWater, Color and Letting Go of ControlHi. I’m Hal. Welcome. To listen to the recommended podcast version of this publication, tap that PLAY button above. Enjoy. BTW… “Quiet Time with Hal” is ongoing…Click here for more infoSunday afternoons at 4:00 EST on Zoom. All are welcome to share 20 minutes of quiet. Join here: Zoom Invite LinkIn-person (Kent, Ohio)— Schedule one on oneWater, Color and Letting Go of Control The story begins when I got a card from my friend in San Francisco named Amir. He was just sending me a card letti...
2024-03-3021 min
Living in a BodyBad Words and a Broken Moral CompassHi. I’m Hal. I’m glad you’re here. Wishing a HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my dear sister Caroline. Please click the PLAY button above to hear the recommended PODCAST version of this episode. (15 min) Enjoy. ❤️ HBad Words and a Broken Moral CompassSomewhere along the line, my moral compass got broke. And I'm gonna let you in on a little bit of that today. But first, I want to talk about the subheading for last week's post, there was a bad word in it, and when I came up with that phrase—it's the F word...
2024-03-2315 min
Living in a BodyCrashHi. I’m Hal. To listen to the podcast version of this episode, please click PLAY above. I hope you enjoy. Big ❤️ and thanks to Natalie Mead for her help formatting the last couple posts. Quiet Time with Hal is ongoing…Click here for more infoSunday afternoons at 4:00 EST on Zoom. All are welcome to share 20 minutes of quiet. Join here: Zoom Invite LinkIn-person - sit quietly with Hal in Kent, Ohio— Schedule one on oneCrashThis is a hard story to tell. It's a story th...
2024-03-1617 min
Living in a BodyBirthday BanterHi. I’m Hal. To listen to the podcast version of this episode, press the PLAY button above. Thanks for being here.Quiet Time with Hal is ongoing…Click here for more infoSunday afternoons at 4:00 EST on Zoom. All are welcome to share 20 minutes of quiet. Join here: Zoom Invite LinkIn-person (Kent, Ohio)— Schedule one on oneBirthday BanterHey, it’s Hal. This is the Living in a Body Podcast. Today is Episode 78 and it’s called…it doesn’t have a name yet because I’m ju...
2024-03-0914 min
Living in a BodyQuiet Time with HalHi. Living with severe ME/CFS, the thing that I get to practice more than ever these days is sitting quietly and doing nothing. Currently, I'm in search of people who would like to spend 20-30 minutes of "Quiet Time" with me. This is your opportunity to slow down, breathe, listen, ponder, reflect and experience the calming effects of quiet. Please sign up to sit with me in silence. No Sign Up Necessary for Zoom (worldwide)All are welcome. Sundays at 4 - 4:30 pm EST. Arrive on time. STARTS TOMORROW Sunday, Feb 25...
2024-02-2418 min
Living in a BodyNat & HalHi. I’m Hal. Welcome to Living in a Body. This is a very special episode today. Natalie Mead fromOops, My Brainand I have exchanged a few letters (via email) and we’re publishing them today. Press PLAY above to listen to the podcast version of this episode. And click below to check out Natalie’s Substack. Enjoy. Nat and Hal Hi Natalie. My name's Hal Walker. I read your recent note seeking collaborators on the topics of chronic illness and humor. Well, it just so happens that I’m living with sev...
2024-02-1718 min
Living in a BodyA Whole New HalHi. Welcome to “Living in a Body.” Thank you for being here. I appreciate you. Listen to the podcast version of this episode be pressing PLAY above. Enjoy. When you’re done reading, please leave a comment. I love your comments. ❤️ Hal A Whole New Hal I'm trying to make sense of this new life -- this life of perpetual rest, this life of moving from one bed to the other, this life of chronic illness, physical limitation and spiritual contemplation. I'm interested to see where it all leads, but lately, as my symptoms have worsened...
2024-02-1013 min
Living in a BodyThe CD Mystery ReturnsHi. Two years ago, on January 15, I launched “Living in a Body.” Thank you for coming along on this not-so-easy journey. Today, I’d like to bring back one of my favorites — episode 16 from May of 2022. After you listen to this one, I encourage you to go back and listen to some of the episodes that you may have missed. There’s 76 of them! (ARCHIVE) In the comments, let me know what your favorites are. Thanks again. Enjoy. HalThe CD Mystery ReturnsMy mom refers to herself as a seeker. I guess that’s what I am, t...
2024-02-0311 min
Living in a BodyIn Case I Go MissingHi. Welcome. For the podcast version of this episode, press PLAY above. Enjoy. HIn Case I Go MissingThe hashtag is #MillionsMissing.You know me. I don't go missing easily, but I can see how this illness makes it happen whether you want it to or not. There are a few things that I'd like to get off my chest in case I become one of the many. Please don't forget.Let’s raise a million for the millions. My plan for this post is to ma...
2024-01-2711 min
Living in a BodyThe Year in Review - Part 1Hi. It’s with a mix of sadness, surrender, humility and gratitude that I hand the narration of the Living in a Body Podcast over to my friend Cameron Mack. I think he does a very fine job. Sometimes he sounds a little bit like me. I’m not well enough to do it myself. I hope to be back someday. Please pray for me and press PLAY above. ❤️ Hal The Year in Review - Part OneHappy New Year, everybody. In case there's been any doubt lately, Monday evening's crash confirms that I have e...
2024-01-2013 min
Living in a BodyThe Scent of Freshly Fallen SnowHi. Welcome to “Living in a Body.” Special welcome to all the new subscribers! I hope you’ll introduce yourself in the comments. I’d love to get to know you better. Press PLAY above to hear the podcast version of this episode. (4 min)The Scent of Freshly Fallen SnowWe had a beautiful snowfall in Northeast Ohio this week. Yesterday, there were still five or six inches of pure white fluff covering everything in sight. In this strange age of global warming, it seemed almost surprising to get so much snow this early in...
2023-12-2304 min
Living in a BodyWatching You from the WindowHi. I’m Hal. If you look forward to reading this publication, I encourage you to become a paid subscriber. If you’re already a paid subscriber, thank you so much! Please click PLAY above to hear the podcast version of this episode. Watching You from the WindowI've never been the kind of guy that sits and stares out the window after lunch. I was always too busy moving on to the next thing. But after lunch yesterday, while my friend Marion was cleaning up the kitchen, I wheeled into the back room and I sa...
2023-11-1811 min
Living in a BodySmileHi. For the podcast version of “Living in a Body,” please click the PLAY button above. (5 min) Also, please introduce yourself in the comments. I’d love to know more about you. Thanks, Hal SmileI had one of the hardest days of my life today. Over the course of the last week, my symptoms have become more severe on an almost daily basis. It’s been terrifying. But guess what? I’ve been smiling throughout it all. Sure, I’ve done more than my share of crying, panicking and staring off into the distance...
2023-11-0405 min
Living in a BodyThe MovieHi. Welcome to “Living in a Body.” Today’s episode is a conversation between Elanor Nadorff and me. Elanor is making a documentary film about my life. Please click the PLAY button above to hear the podcast version of this publication.The MovieHalHi, I'm Hal, and this is the Living in a Body podcast. Thanks so much for being here.Today is episode 70, and it's a conversation between myself and my friend Elanor Nadorff.Hi, Elanor.ElanorHi everyone.HalHey! I have gotten the wonderful pleasu...
2023-10-2829 min
Living in a BodyHal and Elanor, Part OneHi. Welcome to “Living in a Body.” The daughter of my best friend from childhood (see Georg and Hal) is here visiting. Elanor is a documentary film maker and we’re collaborating on a film about my life. I’ve really enjoyed having her here. We’re having a great time. Today’s episode is a conversation between us. PleASE Click the PLAY button above to hear the podcast version of this publication. Hal and Elanor, Part OneHalHi, everybody. I'm Hal. This is the “Living in a Body” podcast. And this is episode 69. So I am here with E...
2023-10-2116 min
Living in a BodySevereJoin Hal in supporting the work of OMFHi. I just donated $55 to support the work of Open Medicine Foundation. I hope you’ll join me is supporting this good cause. (Link Below) On September 10, OMF’s Founder & CEO Linda Tannenbaum is tying up her laces for the 2023 Surfers Point Marathon to raise awareness & fund collaborative research for ME/CFS, Long COVID, & related diseases.Double Your Impact - Linda & her husband are matching all donations up to $10,000! That means every dollar you give is doubled in its power to change lives.SevereIt...
2023-08-1913 min
Living in a BodyCold ShowersHi. Welcome to “Living in a Body.” If you look forward to these posts week after week, I hope you’ll consider becoming a paid subscriber. Special thanks to all 78 of you who have already chosen to support this publication financially. Your support means a lot to me. Cold ShowersI'm a Pisces. I've always liked water. I like lakes and oceans, quarries and hot springs, float tanks and rain showers. I've been known to throw off my shirt and my pants and walk out into a thunderstorm with nothing but my underwear on. At the la...
2023-08-0508 min
Living in a BodySummer ColdHi. Here’s a quick one to let you know that I’m still here. ❤️ HalSummer ColdI'm a super nice guy. But I'm living with a very mean illness. ME/CFS has shown its ruthless side once again this week. My symptoms have been very severe. Under the reign of this illness, I feel so fragile, so alone and so afraid. I spent most of the day yesterday crying. It was a kind of bottomless pit crying that didn't seem to have an end. It eventually ended when the melatonin and the ZzzQ...
2023-07-2207 min
Living in a BodyChasing the NumbersChasing the NumbersMy granny used to always say "Set a date and it will come," But I've also heard it said that "a watched pot never boils." I guess, in this instance, my grandmother was right. I've been looking forward to this day for a whole week now and it's finally here. It took forever, but the watched pot did finally boil and Tuesday has arrived.On last Wednesday, it was so far away that it seemed like forever. On Friday, I was coaching myself, "Just four more days, Hal. You can do it."...
2023-06-1714 min
Living in a BodyMelody Maker, Part 2Hi. I’m Hal. Once again, this week’s episode includes lots of music and melody. I recommend clicking the play button above for the full audio experience. (11 minute listen) Enjoy!Melody Maker, Part TwoI'm hungry for validation. In fact, I'm starving. On the outside, I'm a 57 year old man with a little bit of white showing up in his beard, but on the inside, I'm a little boy crying out for attention. "Please. Somebody love me. Somebody tell me that I'm amazing." But it seems that no matter how many red hearts you leav...
2023-05-2011 min
Living in a BodyMelody Maker, Part 1Hi. I’m Hal. This week’s episode is all about music and melody so I recommend consuming it with the podcast version. Please click the play button above for the full audio experience. Thanks!Melody Maker, Part 1I'm a melody maker. I love making melodies. I come alive when I'm crafting the ups and the downs on the steps of the scale. I thrive when I'm sculpting the skips and the jumps and the rise and the fall. I enjoy shaping phrases 'till they feel just right easing out of my mouth, into the air...
2023-05-1312 min
Living in a BodyStuckHi. I’m Hal. Welcome to Living in a Body. We celebrate reaching 1000 subscribers this week! I send a special welcome to every single one of you. I hope you’ll introduce yourself in the comments. I’d love to get to know you better. Thanks for being here. HStuckI'm stuck. In fact, I've been stuck for weeks. I'm so stuck that I'm calling this entire episode, "Stuck." I have a feeling there's so much to say, but I'm having a hell-of-a-hard-time getting anything to come out onto the page. The words are trappe...
2023-05-0610 min
Living in a BodySpoonsHello! Welcome to “Living in a Body.” Thank you for being here. Press play above for the podcast version with original music. (10 min) BTW. I need just 50 more subscribers to reach a thousand. :) Please share. HalMusical SpoonsGuess what?! A new musical instrument has just come in to my life. I can't wait to tell you about it. When it comes to musical instruments entering my world, I've been very fortunate. I don't know what it is, but it seems that there's something about me that attracts the unordinary -- musical instruments that...
2023-03-2509 min
Living in a BodyThis Week in MusicHi. Welcome to Living in a Body. Today’s episode is mostly original music. I encourage you to listen to the PODCAST version by clicking the PLAY button above. It’s a 13 minute listen. Enjoy! This Week in MusicHi, I'm Hal. Welcome.This is the Living in a Body podcast. I think today is episode 54. It's 4:39 on Friday afternoon and I haven't written an episode yet. So for the first time ever, I'm gonna wing it. We’ll see what comes out of my mouth here.I just hate the idea o...
2023-03-1112 min
Living in a BodyThe Working SeriesHi. I’m Hal. Welcome to “Living in a Body.” Today’s episode is best consumed through the audio podcast. I encourage you to tap the play button above for the full effect of the episode. (11 min. listen) Thanks for being here! Hal The Working SeriesI love being in the flow of the creative process. When I'm flowing with creativity, I get some relief from the physical discomfort and the negative thinking that come along with chronic illness. Of all the things that have helped me survive the most challenging couple years of my life, cr...
2023-02-1811 min
Living in a BodyA Puddle of SadnessHi. I’m Hal. Welcome to “Living in a Body.” I extend a special welcome to all the new sunscribers this week. I hope you’ll introduce yourself in the comments. Please click the play button above to listen to the podcast version which is accompanied by original music. Thank you!A Puddle of SadnessIt's been a year now that I've been writing this publication. Somehow, week after week, for an entire year, I've successfully come up with a personal essay to share with you on Saturday mornings at 8:08 am EST. To be honest, I don't...
2023-02-1107 min
Living in a BodyThe Tone ChimersHi. I’m Hal. Welcome to “Living in a Body.” Please click the Play button above to hear the podcast version of this publication. I hope you’ll share this episode with someone who might like it. Special thanks to my friend, Brad Bolton for the photos of the chime choir. Thank you!The Tone ChimersIt’s Thursday afternoon and I’ve been lying here in bed thinking about the past. I’m longing for a few of the things that I miss the most. The memories seem so close and so vivid that it...
2023-02-0408 min
Living in a BodyTelling My StoryHi. I’m Hal. We’re celebrating ONE YEAR of “Living in a Body!” To listen to the podcast version of this publication, I hope you’ll click on the PLAY button above. Thanks for being here! Feel free to share. HTelling My StoryThe combination of the public writing life and life with chronic illness is not an easy one. I didn't choose it. I don't think anybody would. Certainly, I made choices along the way that brought me here, but it seems that these circumstances have chosen me. I guess you could...
2023-01-2812 min
Living in a BodyPeggy and HalHi. This week marks the one year anniversary of the launch of “Living in a Body.” Yay! I’m glad you’re here. Please click the play button above to listen to the conversation between me and my friend, Peggy Munson. Peggy and HalHalHi, I'm Hal and this is Living in a Body. And we're doing something called “Peggy and Hal.” Peggy Munson and I are having a conversation over the course of a month through voice memos. And maybe we'll just start by having Peggy introduce herself. Hey, Peggy, how's it going? Would you just tel...
2023-01-2138 min
Living in a BodyKing of the KhaenHi. Welcome to Living in a Body. This week, I’m sharing a piece that I wrote a couple months ago. I hope you enjoy. The podcast version includes original music. Please click the play button above. Also, feel free to share. Thanks! King of the KhaenHave you ever heard of the melodious khaen? (Pronounced 'can') It's the grandmother of the harmonica. A three foot tall mouth organ made of bamboo pipes and brass reeds, the khaen is the national instrument of Laos. It's part of the "free reed" family of musical instruments. A ti...
2023-01-1416 min
Living in a BodyDevastatedHi. I’m Hal. Welcome to “Living in a Body.” Please click the Play button above to hear the podcast version of this publication. I hope you’ll share this episode with one friend. Thank you!DevastatedLiving with this illness is like being in the jaws of a monster and you never know when it's gonna take another chunk out of your life. This week, ME/CFS took another bite out of mine and I'm devastated. Today, I'm more bedridden than I was a week ago. I'm in unrelenting discomfort, my ears are ring...
2022-12-1708 min
Living in a BodyThe Missing NeighborHi. I’m Hal. Welcome to “Living in a Body.” Please click the Play button above to hear the podcast version of this publication. I hope you’ll share this episode with one friend. Thank you! Recently, I had a long phone conversation with my new friend, Martin Keogh. I’m glad to share that conversation with you here today. Martin and I share the very difficult reality of having been living full creative lives when we were each suddenly taken down by this damn illness. He’s been living with a severe version of ME/CFS since 2018...
2022-12-1028 min
Living in a BodyAlphabet of Gratitude, Part ThreeHi. I’m Hal and this is Living in a Body. Please click the play button above to listen to the podcast version of this publication. It includes original music! Feel free to leave your R-Z gratitude list in the comments! Alphabet of Gratitude: Part ThreeI struggled with the gratitude list this week. I haven't been feeling particularly grateful. With the onset of winter, I've been experiencing so much fear and sadness. I find the combination of cold, gray skies and living alone with chronic illness to be brutal at times. This wh...
2022-12-0314 min
Living in a BodyAlphabet of Gratitude, Part TwoHi. I’m Hal and this is Living in a Body. Please click the play button above to listen to the podcast version of this publication. It includes original music played on the RAV drum! Also, I’d love it if you’d share this post with one friend. Thanks!!Alphabet of Gratitude, Part TwoDuring this season of Thanksgiving, I’ve been writing an extended alphabet of gratitude. Over the course of three weeks, from letter “A” to letter “Z,” these are the things for which I’m grateful. Today, we’ll cover the second thi...
2022-11-2615 min
Living in a BodyAlphabet of Gratitude, Part OneHi. I’m Hal and this is Living in a Body. Please click the play button above to listen to the podcast version of this publication. It includes original music played on the RAV drum! Also, I’d love it if you’d share this post with one friend. Thanks!! Alphabet of Gratitude, Part OneAs we approach this season of Thanksgiving, I’ve decided to write an extended alphabet of gratitude. Over the next three weeks, from letter “A” to letter “Z,” these are some of the things for which I’m grateful. Today, we’ll cover the fi...
2022-11-1914 min
Living in a BodyGeorg and HalHi. I’m Hal. Thank you for being here. Georg and Hal My Best friend in late elementary school was my next door neighbor at the time, Georg Baumann. Last week, I called Georg on the phone and we talked for about an hour. He's in Rochester, New York now. The Walker and the Baumann families have stayed in touch over the years, but Georg and I haven't really spoken for more than a few minutes since sixth grade. I'm grateful to be connected again. As grown men on th...
2022-11-1213 min
Living in a BodyThe ResignationHi. I’m Hal. Thank you for being here. I hope you’ll click the PLAY button above to listen to the Podcast version of this publication. (11 minute listen) Also, feel free to share this post with a friend. Credit goes to Brad Bolton for the photos of the UU Church of Kent musicians in today’s post. Enjoy! The ResignationThis morning, I wrote a resignation letter for my position as the music director of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Kent. This afternoon, I delivered it by hand to the desk of the Ministerial Execut...
2022-11-0510 min
Living in a BodyIf I Were a PoetHi. I’m Hal. Thank you for being here. I hope you’ll click the “Listen Now” button above to listen to the Podcast version of this publication. (12 minute listen) Also, feel free to share this post with a friend. Enjoy! If I Were a PoetOn Tuesday afternoon, riding on the middle path of Kent State University's front campus, I was overcome with beauty, grief and regret. Deep tears welled up from the wide ocean of my being. When I got to the fashion museum, I turned around to ride the path a few more tim...
2022-10-2912 min
Living in a BodyListenHi! I’m glad you’re here. Click the play button above to hear me read the story. Thank you so much for your support. I hope you’ll share this post with one friend. Thank you! HalListenAs I was writing in bed this morning, the sound of a bird outside my window broke through the clouds of my morning meanderings. I heard the nearby call and it made me quiet. I paused my writing just to listen. The listening woke me up into the moment and I experienced a clear sense that I'm not...
2022-10-2211 min
Living in a BodyA Crewcut, a Cowlick and a PonytailHi! I’m glad you’re here. Click the play button above to hear me read the story. (11 minute listen) Thanks so much for your support. I hope you’ll share this post with one friend. Thank you! HalA Crewcut, a Cowlick and a PonytailFor years, I've been daring myself to chop it all off. Haircut after haircut, I show up at the Great Clips in Stow with the idea that this time I'm gonna request a crewcut. Within the first few minutes of sitting in the chair though, I've always talked myself out of...
2022-10-1511 min
Living in a BodyThe Battle BetweenHi. I’m Hal. This is part 3 in the coffee break series. Grab a cup of coffee or tea, sit back and enjoy. I hope you’ll share this publication with one friend. Thanks! The Battle BetweenI was the last person ever to see Ann Wigmore alive. She was up late sitting at the front desk of the Ann Wigmore Foundation on Commonwealth Avenue in the Back Bay of Boston. Right before bed, She and I exchanged a few pleasant words and then we wished each other a good night. I went up to my r...
2022-10-0812 min
Living in a BodyA Walker Family InstitutionHi. I’m Hal. Thanks for being here. This is part two of a four-part series called “Coffee Break.” If you missed it, click here to read part one - “The Muffin Man.” This week, I’ve turned the microphone over to my mom, my daughter and my three sisters. Click the play button above to hear their voices. Janet (Bestie) I was first introduced to ‘Coffee Break' in 1958 when I worked at Norcross Greeting Cards in New York City, In mid-morning, the coffee girl roamed the floor of the working artists with a cart full of coffee...
2022-10-0112 min
Living in a BodyThe Muffin ManThe Muffin ManMy Dad was a Presbyterian minister, but my family’s religion was the ten o’clock coffee break — strong coffee with half and half and a pastry. If it doesn’t qualify as a religion, the Walker family coffee break definitely qualifies as an institution. In fact, back in 2006, my mom made individualized batik t-shirts for every member of the family. Each unique shirt pictured a steaming cup of coffee and that family member’s pastry of choice. The text at the bottom read, “A Walker Family Institution.” In my family, coffee break runs deep. It’s a c...
2022-09-2408 min
Living in a BodyHal Walker, Financial AdvisorPrologueBefore I begin this episode, I’d like to express my deep and sincere thanks to anyone and everyone who has donated to the “Hal Walker Needs Our Help” GoFundMe page. The success of this campaign has helped me pay for caregivers, doctors visits, medications and living expenses. Thanks to these funds, I’ve been free of the financial devastation that comes so readily with severe chronic illness. Thank you. I am so grateful. You’ve given me so much. Today’s post is about money. In large part due to the GoFundMe, I have some. B...
2022-09-1713 min
Living in a BodyAmor FatiHi. I’m Hal. Welcome to “Living in a Body.” Thank you for being here. I recommend clicking the Listen Now button above. (12 min listen) Have you considered supporting my work by upgrading to a paid subscription? Hal and MEI was recently invited to be an ambassador of the Open Medicine Foundation. It will soon be my honor to take on this role. My job as an ambassador will be to support OMF's research efforts and to help build awareness of Myalgic Ensephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. How I choose to do that is up to me, so...
2022-09-0312 min
Living in a BodyWheelchair LifeWheelchair LifeMy name is Harold Walker. When I was teaching in elementary schools, I was known as Mr. Halwalker. Many of the younger students thought Halwalker was my last name. I found it so endearing that I never corrected them. In fact, I encouraged it. Besides that, I've always been quite satisfied with the Walker name. It's a good last name to have. I come from a proud lineage of Walkers and a strong line of Harolds.My grandfather, a law man from Birmingham, was Harold Walker Sr. Born in 1899, Grandad lived...
2022-08-2711 min
Living in a BodyThe Blank PageHi! I’m Hal. I wish a warm welcome to all the new subscribers. I’m honored that you’re here. Feel free to spread the word. Enjoy. The Blank PageAs I'm sure you know by now, I'm housebound and mostly bedridden. Within the last year, Myalgic Ensephalomyelitis has turned my life upside-down. But just so you know, the illness hasn't taken my spirit. One day at a time, I keep showing up to the blank page and I never get bored. I live most of the day in my adjust...
2022-08-2009 min
Living in a BodyThe "How Are You" DilemmaHi. I’m Hal. Today’s episode is a bona fide rant and it’s best experienced through audio. Please click the “Listen Now” button above. Also, I’d love it if you’d share this episode with one person. I’m so grateful that you’re here. Enjoy. The “How Are You” DilemmaIf you’ve been following my posts here at “Living in a Body,” you’ll know that I never rant — 26 episodes and not a single rant. I don’t know about you, but in my thinking, this makes it my prerogative to do one full-fledged, all-out, g...
2022-08-1309 min
Living in a BodySearching for a Peace SignHi. I’m Hal. I’m living with moderately severe ME/CFS. Fifteen minutes at a time, I wrote this post over the course of a week. I’m so grateful for this outlet to express myself and I’m so grateful for your caring attention. Please feel free to share. Searching for a Peace SignI haven’t been doing much traveling lately. But last night, I dreamed that I was on a bicycle trip with my sister and my daughter. We were in a bakery and I was tasting all the muffins before deciding w...
2022-08-0610 min
Living in a BodyFollowing in His FootstepsHi. I’m Hal. I’m living with moderately severe ME/CFS. Fifteen minutes at a time, I wrote this post over the course of a week. I’m so grateful for this outlet to express myself and I’m so grateful for your caring attention. Please feel free to share. Following in His FootstepsMy Dad was a giant — a very humble giant, but a giant nonetheless. His name was Rev. Harold Walker Jr. I’m Harold lll. They call me Hal. After last week’s post about God, it occurr...
2022-07-3010 min
Living in a BodyThe God-Sized HoleHi. I’m Hal. I’m living with moderately severe ME/CFS. Fifteen minutes at a time, I wrote this post over the course of a week. I’m so grateful for this outlet to express myself and I’m so grateful for your caring attention. Please feel free to share. The God-Sized HoleI’ve been thinking a lot about God lately.I was all by myself in my float tank yesterday and we were having a conversation. I said, “God, you must have some sort of plan for me. What possibly could be you...
2022-07-2313 min
Living in a BodyMy ME/CFS Story on WKSUHi. This week, WKSU did a 35 minute feature on my story of living with ME/CFS. I was joined by the the Founder and CEO/President of Open Medicine Foundation, Linda Tannenbaum. I so appreciate my friend Jeff StClair, who helped to make the whole thing happen. I know I ask this a lot, but this time I’m serious… Would you please share this post with one person? Please help spread the word about this devastating illness that is terribly underrepresented in the media. Thank you!Living in a Body in RebellionRick Jackson — It is...
2022-07-0936 min
Living in a BodyThe Nemesis TriangleHi. I’m Hal and this is “Living in a Body.” Welcome! To hear me narrate the story, please click the “Listen Now” button above. (5 minute listen) Also, please help this community grow by sharing this episode with one friend. Thank you! HalThe Nemesis Triangle I know. The past is history, the future is a mystery and the present is a gift. If you know anything about my story, you know that the present has been pretty rough on me lately. Lying here in bed with my ears ringing loud into my head, I of...
2022-06-2505 min
Living in a Body101.5°FHi. I’m Hal and this is “Living in a Body.” Welcome! To hear me narrate the story, please click the “Listen Now” button above. (8 minute listen) Also, would you consider helping me by sharing this episode with one friend? Thank you! Hal101.5°FTo be honest, I’d rather be writing a publication called, “Low Key Gliding — Hal Walker Tours the World Playing the Khaen at Every College Campus from San Francisco to Bangkok.” This summer would be the perfect time to do it. I’m 56, I got no job, my kid’s supporting herself in Brooklyn and...
2022-06-1807 min
Living in a BodyChronic JoyHi. I’m Hal and this is “Living in a Body.” Welcome! To hear me narrate the story with original music, please click the play button. (12 minute listen) Also, please help this community grow by sharing this episode with one friend. Thank you! HalChronic JoySure, I love crying and sure, the life that I once knew has been decimated by the onset of severe chronic illness. But actually, I’m a really fun guy. Even more than crying, I love having fun. I mean heck, I was voted best personality in my high school g...
2022-05-2112 min
Living in a BodyBlack GoldHi. I’m Hal and this is “Living in a Body.” Welcome! To hear me narrate the story with music, please click the play button. (9 minute listen) Also, would you do me one more favor? Please share this episode with one friend. Thank you! HalBlack GoldIn my household, throwing an egg shell into the trash is considered a crime. Back when Hallie lived here, every once in a while, I’d peek into the can and there it would be — an egg shell, a banana peel or an apple core — sittin’ right there on top of the t...
2022-05-1400 min
Living in a BodyWho the Heck is Jamie?!Hi. I’m Hal. I’m still living in a body and this is still “Living in a Body.” Welcome! To hear me narrate the story with music and to support my work, please click the play button. (11 minute listen) Thank you for being here. I appreciate you. HalWho the Heck is Jamie?! (Press Play) My mom refers to herself as a seeker. I guess that’s what I am, too. At the age of 56, you’d hope that I would’ve done a little more finding by now, but here I am — seeking...
2022-05-0700 min
Living in a BodyThe HelpersHi. I’m Hal. I live in a body and this is “Living in a Body.” Welcome! To hear me narrate the story with original music, click the play button. (12 minute listen) Thank you for being here. I appreciate you. HalThe HelpersMy dad used to always say that the antidote for feeling down and depressed is to visit the “sick and the suffering.” I never got to ask him, “But Dad, what if you are the sick and the suffering? Then what do you do?!” My dad was right though. One of the best ways for...
2022-04-3012 min
Living in a BodyHal, the Imaginary HarpistHi. I’m Hal. I live in a body and this is “Living in a Body.” If you live in a body too, I’d like to welcome you here. To hear me narrate the story with original harp music, click the play button. (6 minute listen) Thank you for your attention. I appreciate you. HalHal the Imaginary Harpist(Press Play Above)I’ve made a few questionable purchases in my life.Every once in a while, the thought that I absolutely must have something gets stuck in my head. As if my brai...
2022-04-1606 min
Living in a BodyTwo Weeks Off TikTokHi. I’m Hal. I live in a body and this is “Living in a Body.” If you live in a body too, I’d like to welcome you here. To hear me narrate the story, click the play button. (14 minute listen) Thank you for your attention. I appreciate you. HalTwo Weeks Off TikTokI keep checking my phone in search of something and there’s nothing there.Two weeks ago, I hit an emotional bottom. I’m going through a very painful break up caused by my own actions and then on top of th...
2022-04-0913 min
Living in a BodyThe Place Where Music BeginsHi. It’s been one more week of living in a body and this is “Living in a Body.” My dad (no longer living) “shares the microphone” with me today. Please click the play button to hear Rev. Harold Walker Jr. and me narrate with original music. (15 min) Thank you so much ~ HalThis week’s episode is a little different. I wrote this piece many years ago for a Sunday Service at the Unitarian-Universalist Church in Kent. In 2013, I had the opportunity to co-lead the service with my dad at the Mt. Vernon Unitarian Church in Virginia. A...
2022-03-2614 min
Living in a BodyA Green Beer MiracleHi. It’s been another week of living in a body and this is “Living in a Body.” My dear mother is my guest writer today! Please click the play button to hear mom and me narrate the story with original music. (11 min) Thank you so much ~ HalA Green Beer MiracleI love the creative process… especially when it works in my favor. Living with severe chronic illness, I’m not particularly fond of my current circumstances, but there’s a part of me that trusts the unfolding. Today’s episode is full of perfect timing...
2022-03-1910 min
Living in a BodyNo More StrivingI have exciting news to share: You can now read Living in a Body in the new Substack app for iPhone.With the app, you’ll have a dedicated Inbox for my Substack and any others you subscribe to. New posts will never get lost in your email filters, or stuck in spam. Longer posts will never cut-off by your email app. Comments and rich media will all work seamlessly. Overall, it’s a big upgrade to the reading experience.The Substack app is currently available for iOS. If you don’t have an Apple device...
2022-03-1211 min
Living in a BodyBonus LifeHi. It’s my birthday and this is “Living in a Body.” Please click the play button to hear me narrate the story with original music. (12 min) Thank you so much ~ HalBonus LifeThe guy standing 18 inches away from me didn’t survive. One moment, Ash and I were standing right next to each other on a bridge of black lava. We stood in awe as the waves crashed beneath us into a turbulent pool of wild ocean energy. In the next moment, Ash was floating out to sea and I was fighting for my life...
2022-03-0511 min
Living in a BodyStolen QuartersHi. It’s Saturday and this is “Living in a Body.” Please click the play button to hear me narrate the story with original piano music. (a 10 minute listen) ~ Hal If you like what I write, I hope you’ll share this publication with one friend. Thanks! Stolen Quarters You're gonna find out sooner or later, so we may as well have this conversation now. I'm an addict. I spent many years in active addiction and I’ve spent equally as many in 12-step recovery. Today, I'm so glad to have some solid...
2022-02-2610 min
Living in a BodyNo FlexHi. I’m Hal. It’s Saturday and this is “Living in a Body.” Please click the play button to hear me narrate the story with original piano music. (9 minutes) No FlexMan, I wish I’d taken some more photos of my biceps before all this craziness started happening. I’ve always been a skinny guy, but I had some nice biceps. In fact, I had a special liking for my biceps. Every once in a while, I’d stand up in front of the mirror and I’d put my arm up to flex. I gotta admi...
2022-02-1909 min
Living in a BodyBringing Down the NorwegianHi. It’s Saturday. I’m Hal and this is my book-in-progress “Living in a Body.” Help build this community by clicking the PLAY button above. If you enjoy what I write, please share this with one friend. Thank you! HalEpisode 6 - Bringing Down the Norwegian(Press PLAY)For years, I resisted the temptation to cut the tree down. I mean it was a Norway Spruce. Half my family is Norwegian. My dog Nell was a Norwegian Elkhound. In my world, you just don't go cutting things down that are Norwegian. Seriously though...
2022-02-1200 min
Living in a BodyI Love CryingHi! “Living in a Body” is now available as a PODCAST. Click the play button above to listen. (10 min. Exactly) HalTrigger Warning: This episode mentions calls to a crisis hotline and uses the F-word twice. Ep. 5 - I Love Crying (Press Play)I don’t remember exactly how the story goes but it’s stuck in my memory as being important. It was a hot summer day and I was driving home from Aldi in Stow with the windows rolled down. At the stoplight on Fishcreek Rd, I pulled up beside an...
2022-02-0510 min
Living in a BodyFlippant Hal, the Golden SonHi. I’m Hal. I send out this jam-packed “newsletter” every Saturday morning and a much smaller version every Tuesday morning. If you know someone who might like to join the “Living in a Body” community, please pass it on. Let the stories unfold. ❤️ HFlippant Hal, the Golden SonSometimes in my writing I get a little flippant and to be honest, I kinda like it. I'm the only son of a Presbyterian minister. Surrounded by sisters, I was the golden son -- expected to be perfect in every way. My essential job was to please...
2022-01-2910 min
Living in a BodySudden Onset, 1992 (Audio)Hi. I’m Hal. You choose. Read, listen or listen while you read. Join me here every Saturday morning. Let the stories unfold. ❤️ H Sudden Onset, 1992(Push Play to begin)The main thing I learned from four years as a history major at Northwestern University is that I wasn't meant to be a history major. My dad (Rev. Harold Walker Jr.) was a thinker and he had a strong passion for the liberal arts. For as long as I can remember, Harold drilled it into my brain that the most important thing in life is...
2022-01-2210 min