What have I been up to in the kitchen? A chicken pie, with a top crust of cheddar mashed potatoes, pizza, meatloaf, baked potatoes and pumpkin pie.
Who have a talked with this week? Amy, Anna, Susan, Giuseppe, Rafael, George, My Sweet Bear, Naja, Marcel, Jose, Mary.
Where have I been this week? A long walk in north Old Town Alexandria, Trader Joe's, the gym, the pool, another really long walk, out to lunch three times. The library, and the swamp for a nice walk.
Who did I reach out to? Doc Spo, Tim, a couple of emails. There is a YouTuber I watch, who did a post encouraging us to reach out to people and let them know you are thinking of them. Just one call or email could make all the difference in someone's life.
What have I been thinking? When I walk, I do so in silence, and I hear things, before I see them. I heard the telltale tapping sound, looked up and there was a woodpecker on the tree. I saw it with my ears, before my eyes. If I had been listening to music, or podcasts, I would have missed it.
What am I seeing? It is that glorious colorful season, the leaves are turning. An incredible to to take a long walk. The wonderful sound of the falling leaves.
Wisdom of age? Make eye contact. When you are walking or driving, make eye contact with drivers. If you don't see their eyes, they may not see you. You may have the right of way, but if you are not seen, you are at risk. My father called that "dead to rights, but dead just the same." His instructions on driving have stuck with me all these decades later.
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