a change is in the air

I've been sick much of the past week. Missed some work. Missed doing some fun things. Have fallen behind on other things. I owe people stuff. But today I just needed to get out. Outside. With my boy. And walk in the quiet woods. Slowly. He's still not quite right from the Lyme's disease. And I'm still huffing and puffing and coughing as soon as I exert myself even a little bit. But we just needed a quiet walk. And tomorrow I'll get back to normal. But today was nice. Seeing the hint of autumn in the woods. Feeling it in the air. Nice. The change feels good.

a little time off

I didn't have to work on Veteran's Day...and aside from remembering and honoring all the soldiers past and present who have fought and given their lives for this country...I had a "fun for the dog" day...

He's never said so, but *I* feel he's had to make a big adjustment when I sold the house on Long Island and moved to an apartment in Brooklyn. I'm home a little less, we have less access to outdoor space...so I really make an effort to take him places and spend time with him. This is one of my favorite spots back on Long Island - he can run and jump and chase stuff....and I can take pictures. It was an astoundingly beautiful day - just cool enough with strong sun and the most amazing aqua blue sky.

It was the perfect way to spend a little time off.