Not Since 2002

I usually wait later in the day to walk when the weather is warmer and the morning commute fumes have dispersed. I took pictures into the dark of "later in the day" -- sleet, rain and snow.

I was amazed at how the camera (my Olympus) picked out one single snowflake.

We've not had measurable snow since 2002.

(Actually, we've hardly had measurable rain!)

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A $200 Day

It seems when you announce your plans to the world, your best-laid plans go awry. Once again, no walking. Although I did not mark a day in my 100, I did write a check for $200 to retrieve our big white male cat from the Vet. He had a bug which was complicated by a bad heart. Apparently, cats don't usually have heart problems. He looks better.


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Day 7 - Into the Dark

My walking buddy for today was older daughter.

Just before supper, we set a brisk pace into a brisk wind. This was the latest in the day that I have walked so far and I began to see things in 'a different light.' In the near dark, I was drawn to the patterns and colors of these prickly pear. We stopped for several photos and I thought I had my 'point of interest' for the day.

But as we began our return, we again passed this house; it's lighted side shining out in a Hopperesque glow. The light and shadow seemed to emphasize it's lonely location between an empty lot and a chain link fenced parking lot.

I was glad our walk took us into the evening dark.


Two miles.
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A Sad Day

There was no walking yesterday.

We had a long drive to the country church and cemetery for the funeral of a 35 year old first cousin-once removed. He was the much-loved magician son of one of my favorite cousins.

It was a sad day.


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Day 6 - A Sliver of Moon

There were just two today for a very brisk 30 minute stroll just on our street. We set the timer and turned back at the Signers' Monument. I love the trees in our neighborhood especially in the winter when the moon peeps through.

About 1 mile.
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Day 5 - Past the Tiny Gardens

There were five of us today on a stroll through the neighborhood. Even when not walking far or fast, the addition of a stroller makes just a half-hour into a work-out!

So today we turned left on 3rd and right at Telfair to stop by some old pocket gardens. It was still very wet, so we didn't linger but kept a pretty steady pace. We saw the huge Gingko tree which was planted to commemorate George Washington's visit South and we later passed the parade grounds where he reviewed the troops of the Academy (later, my high school.) We managed the maze of a formal boxwood garden and listened to the fountain in nearby walled garden. We peered through the gate at the Old Medical College building and listened to the bells in nearby church steeples. It was a short walk with lots to see.

Lights were on in houses as we came back down the street. Neighbors were coming home, walking dogs and settling in for the night.


1 mile and a little
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Day 4 - It's a Wet Thursday

Today, we headed for the River again, but went a slightly different route for better sidewalks, ramps and access to the Levee. Collegiate rowers were on the River, the Great Blue Heron lifted in the air close by and we found a tiny little Hero poised for a fight in the Playground.

Lucy is really proud of her new umbrella and happy that it was a misty day. I was happy that we had a ride home for the last mile.

About 2 1-2 miles.
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