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Sunday, March 31, 2024
Easter Sunday Walk
Saturday, March 16, 2024
Just Tulips
I was looking at old photos and I saw a few of my favorite tulips. So I thought I'd gather them into one post: Just Tulips.
These were from a bouquet given to me by our daughter and her husband.
Here are tulips that were growing in our yard.
Anticipation!
Sunday, February 18, 2024
Maliwan Restaurant
Geo said there was a restaurant in a neighboring town he wanted to try - Maliwan Thai Restaurant. So that's where we went for lunch, and we enjoyed it so very much.
I started with the Yom Tum Soup, a broth with lime juice, lemon grass, tomatoes, tofu, and mushrooms.
We ordered the Shumai Dumplings to share. So good!
For an entree, I had one of the specials, a curry with red peppers, onions, cashews, and mangoes. Delicious!
Friday, January 12, 2024
Walk 10!
I drove to a local hair salon for a haircut appointment. When I left, it was early enough in the afternoon that I'd have time for a walk.The snow was melting and the sidewalks were wet.
I turned right and continued walking along the curved road that led to a neighborhood.
When I looked at my fitbit, I saw that today I walked almost one mile.
If I had not set a goal of walking in 10 places I had never been before, I would have missed out on the enjoyment of discovering these places, many which are very near to where we live.
I did it! Now it's time to set another goal...
Thursday, January 04, 2024
Living the Dream
When I was in my 30's, I hoped to learn how to ski. The first time out on the slopes, however, I fractured my ankle. That was the beginning and the end of any attempts to ski.
It may be that because of that experience, I never really encouraged our daughters to ski. That is one regret I have, that I did not encourage them to learn to enjoy a sport that is so popular where we live.
Today our daughter sent me a video of our grandson on skis. Yes! Especially since I never learned, it is a sweet joy to see him go with skill and confidence.
He had one lesson, and there he goes!
Tuesday, January 02, 2024
No Excuses, Walk 9
After several gray days, today the sun is shining brightly. The temperature is in the 30's. No excuses. Today I'm taking walk number 9 in an area where I've never walked before.
I had no real plan, except I considered driving to a street behind our post office. I drove along the street until I saw this...
and in a nearby lot is where I decided to park.
I've driven along these winding streets, but never walked here. I often say, "You never really know an area until you've walked it." That is true for me today. I'm noticing businesses, buildings, and details I hadn't seen before.
If I worked in this office building, this is where I'd be taking my breaks, sitting in one of these Adirondack chairs and soaking up the sunshine.
I paused to enjoy a beautiful willow tree by the water.
Today I wasn't as motivated, but I'm very glad I ventured out.