Keeping Pace

Keeping Pace

The Ecchoing Green

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BY WILLIAM BLAKE

The sun does arise,20160206-IMG_0163
And make happy the skies.
The merry bells ring
To welcome the Spring.
The sky-lark and thrush,
The birds of the bush,
Sing louder around,
To the bells’ cheerful sound.
While our sports shall be seen
On the Ecchoing Green.
Old John, with white hair
Does laugh away care,
Sitting under the oak,
Among the old folk,
They laugh at our play,
And soon they all say.
‘Such, such were the joys.
When we all girls & boys,
In our youth-time were seen,
On the Ecchoing Green.’
Till the little ones weary
No more can be merry
The sun does descend,
And our sports have an end:
Round the laps of their mothers,
Many sisters and brothers,
Like birds in their nest,Are ready for rest;
And sport no more seen,
On the darkening Green.

Right in My Backyard

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With the ocean just over the hill from us, the snow a few hours drive away, and plenty of open spaces right in our backyard, there’s no question as to why I love living here.

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I remember hiking with Cindy and theMAN once and giving them a hard time for marveling at the view of the houses below us. The beauty, I insisted, is on the trails right in front of us. Of course that is true. But I will admit, it’s also pretty looking at where we live off in the distance.

We don’t have to go far to get away from it all. And that is pretty darn cool.

On a New Path

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This past month, I have entered into the world of gyming. I haven’t been going hardcore or anything. My goal is simply to round out my physical practice with some regular cardio work and some light weights 1-2 times each week.

BoBo found a gym that is a little bit more upscale than where we were signed up but the price is actually reasonable. The equipment is all new and even adjusts to my smaller torso size for easy use. Best yet… there is a pool!!!

20160206-IMG_0187I’ve just started down the path but I am finding my way quite easy. And so long as I don’t overdo it OR trash-talk myself for not being where I once was back in the day, I think something pretty cool things might emerge along the way.

Currently, the shoulders, hip, and back opening that I worked so hard to establish with my yogic practice has been challenged. My muscles are tight and sore but I am hopeful that it will all even out into a nice balance between strength and flexibility. Cardiovascularly, my heart can only benefit from the added intensity. With any luck, it will all add up to better health — which is good because I have my sights set on many fun adventures later in the year.

Glorious and Sunny

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It’s hard to believe that it’s still Winter. This weekend, we have been blessed with the most gloriously sunny weather. This photo is from yesterday’s hike in the open space a few short miles from my house.

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The greens are lush, and the flowers are everywhere. On the roads, the cyclists are out in groups large and small. And the trails are filled with more runners and hikers than we’ve seen in quite a while. It’s a real nice change.

When cameras fly

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20160206-IMG_0165You all probably recognize this stuff.

Right?

It’s ALL over the trails now — turning the color of my favorite wine. That would be Cab Sav for those of you who don’t know me well. [The photo doesn’t do it justice.]

So my friend, Cindy and I were out on the trails again… stopping to snap photos of the fungi, newts, and wildflowers when my camera goes flying into the brush down along side the trail.

Of course, I had to go in after it. Cross your fingers that I don’t get to a case of poison oak rash.

 

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