Tag: walking the hood
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A Moment of Certainty
I sat outside on the deck with the doggos to observe the happenings in my little world and I’m noticing how differently things are done nowadays almost with a lack of care. The sound of a trash truck is a highlight of a dogs week, so we waited, listened and watched. We could hear it…
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Follow the Feet
Living in this house has unraveled the rush. You just can’t get in a hurry, or do anything quickly here. The dogs have a water bowl on a step in the backyard that I refill with fresh water everyday. Turning on the outdoor spigot it takes time for the water to reach the end of…
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Rain or Shine
When we make a commitment to ourselves, a seed is planted within. We nurture it with simple, daily actions because it has a hard time being ignored. Stay focused on the commitment day in and day out, so the seed within, will sprout and grow. They were calling for rain overnight, which we need, but…
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Clear, Blue Morning
The best part of the day for me is morning. I love waking up before the dawn to sit in the middle of my bed and gaze through my bedroom window to witness the night brighten into day. This morning my phone buzzed with an email letting me know that my friend, Missy, over at…
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100 Walks
While living solo, I find it difficult to hold myself accountable to the intricate, daily habits that enhance my life. I’m still seeing Dr. Jason, so optimum health is at the forefront of my mind this year. During our July visit, my Bioenergetic readings were all good and he couldn’t find anything nutritionally my body…
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Everything I Need
This morning I woke up thinking, “I miss walking the hood in the mornings”. Then, through my kitchen window, I saw a woman who I haven’t seen walking before, but I recognized the dog that was with her and knew exactly where she lived. Winnie and Denver were barking at the dog through another window.…
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Walking the Winter
It was cold, but no wind, so the air would feel crisp. Lacing up my runners, I smile in anticipation of my bright blue, wool runner’s wrapped in Christmas paper and laying under the tree, but no cheating and opening early. Layers, Fitbit, water bottle and a card written for a friend to drop in…
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Walking the Winter
Winter is my favorite time of year to walk and this began a couple of winter’s ago. Walking, for me, is the best form of exercise because every part of the body is pumping. The crisp air fills my lungs as I remember to breathe and inhale deeply. My favorite jeans are getting baggy around…
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Golden
He said my journey to wellness wouldn’t be a straight line. That there would be ups and downs…good days and not so good. Patience…dear Lord this takes patience, but mainly with myself as I learn to eat kale and actually enjoy the taste sauteed in olive oil with some minced garlic near the end. I…
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Smile and Wave
I don’t recall when it started, but I do remember how. On this post about October being my birthday month, Dwight was surprised at how close I am with my neighbors. Well….it’s amazing what love can do and it all started with a smile and a wave. This time of year I start walking the…
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Walking the Hood
Hello October and I’ve been waiting for you all year. You could surmise that this year, I flipped the script on how I want to live my life, even though I felt it shift last year. I was outdoors minimally this summer with just three plants in pots that required watering. Last summer showed me…
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The Community Magician
I don’t recall the precise date, but it was earlier this year, maybe March when God thumped me on the head and said, “Hey Barb! Why don’t you use your technology skills in the real world, like, right outside your front door?!” I didn’t like that idea because it meant stepping out of my cozy…
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In Awe of the Moment
You know I’m feeling better when I slip on a sarcastic saying t-shirt and go for a walk. That will be the one time you bump into a neighbor you’ve never met before and they’ll want to stop and chat, but you hold firm to no apologies for the shirt. Afterwards, I really wanted a…
