Feb. 20, 2006
my neighbor is not a fair-weather walker
across the street my neighbor is walking up and down her long driveway. surely she's doing it simply to make me feel guilty. she is bundled up to the top of her head in this 30 something degree weather, under the gray, flat sky. how does she make herself walk on a day like today?
our feeders were swamped with goldfinches this morning. they blended into the leaves and golden grass below and flitted to and from the feeders. we watched from the kitchen window. this weekend the show was on the lawn. meadowlarks picked their way from one side to the other in a slow, quiet procession. even now, i can hear a bird's solemn whistle outside the office window. the birds aren't discouraged by this cold, damp weather.
there she goes, my neighbor, on perhaps her 20th lap up the driveway. i should look to her for inspiration, and as a sign. when i see her yellow coat moving up and down the drive, i too should bundle up and put on my tennis shoes.
Comments
Feb. 20, 2006 - Oh MY!!
Posted by redmom
That's a BAD neighbor!! lol
Feb. 20, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by TNMOMTO5BLESSINGS
good for your neighbor. i don't even do that when it is warm out.
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Be blessed,
TNMOM
Feb. 20, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Jn1512
I have a treadmill I ignore. I'm REALLY bad!
Feb. 20, 2006 - I Lack Dedication!
Posted by jaminacema
When dh and I were 1st married we lived in an apartment. There was a man in his 70's who was a retired fireman. He walked everyday. If it was too wet and cold to walk outside he would walk laps in the parking garage! I am in the irgnoring the treadmill mode! Can't even imagine walking in a parking garage! Crazy people are out there!
Feb. 20, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by photochic
Whoa. I don't walk when it's warm unless I have to. Don't feel guilty. Stay in and stay warm! Brrrr.....(this from the most cold natured person in existence...)
