Today was the first day in months that the stifling heat and humidity finally eased up here while I'm visiting in Florida. Plus, this past weekend, I had bought a brand new pair of walking Reeboks that were just begging to be laced up and tested out. The urge was too irresistible, so I put my home office behind me and decided that yes, a walk was in order.
That's when the well-meaning family got in the way.
First, my lovable husband. "I have to drop my parents off at the shopping center do you want a lift?" No, thank you, I'm trying to take a walk.
"OK, but why are you going out of the back of the house instead of the front?" Because it gets me outside 30 steps sooner, and I can't wait.
Outside. Peace, finally, so I thought. I am able to get a bit lost in my reflections as I take in the fresh air, and avoid a bunch of dragon flies that are trying to keep pace with me. Suddenly a car
