Positively Tuesday-Calm

Old pic from lake week. No camera with me,
but it was nice seeing my neighbors fire on our walk.

      I "meet" different bloggers by clicking the comment left on another blog I like. Is that cyber stalking, or the way it is supposed to work? Usually it is because a comment they made caught my eye or peeked a thought. This week I "met"  I live, I love, I craft, I am  and was graced with her sharing her village and moor walks in the cold, with her partner, and their dog Moss. I have become a follower as I feel like blog postings like this that bring serenity and calm to our chaotic world are needed in my life. 

     I only got out side for a few minutes-it was truly a Monday, but by 10 minutes to five and th eight slowly going, I had to pu t the computer in sleep mode and get out with the pup. It was a perfect January later afternoon. A neighbor on the kitty-corner side of the park was in the process of getting fire going in his fire ring. I could hear the kids gleefully running around heir yard with their black lab who is as gentle as a mouse, but makes a lot of noise when he sees pup, or probably other dogs walk by. It looked like dad and kids were going to roast hotdogs for dinner-or maybe just a later afternoon snack, but it sounded good to me! 

     Through  the park and out the opposite cul de sac, kids were on roller blades, despite the icy patches of snow here and there, with a hockey net at the end of one of the drive ways. I see these kids often, squeaking gout every bi tof light and good for them, the street light shines right over where the net is placed. Outside of the loop of houses, I had to be back on the main road for a bit, but not long as I entered the park through another path. Last week, unusual so I shouldn't get used to it, the city had come through with the small plow or mowers with plows, and cleared the walking/bike paths. IT has been so nice not having to walk on the street with pup for more than a few dozen yards at a time. With all the snow pushed to sides, the street is so narrow, plus I hat the dog walking and picking up even more salt and sand  on his paws. I hope this is the plan this winter, though since it was weeks later, I think it was more an afterthought and not intentional. I have no pictures from this walk, just my words, but it was calm, and peaceful and I needed it.

     I did feel slightly better as the day went on-the antihistamine did help, so I think something spiked my allergies. As I said, I took a relaxing shower, turned the heat down, and snuggled into  bed early, reading a bit before  My older daughter checked on me and the youngest texted, then called for a couple email addresses for my mom friends. She was in a happy mood and that made me feel  better about being back at school with her life and friends. I went to bed then, sleeping  almost straight through to 5:00! I got through my Monday, but today I'll be swamped, as I am most Tuesday's. Tonight, my daughter is joining me for homemade soup and maybe we'll make something sweet and healthy together. Best wishes for your Tuesday. I hope you enjoy some calm.