Walks: Getting Outside Anyway We Can
Sure, a lot of the sidewalks are a muddy mess, and a few of them are quite treacherous – ice-covered and very slick from the snow that has melted during the day and then re-froze at night. But that hasn’t kept the wife, Abby, or myself from enjoying a walk the last couple evenings.
It’s interesting this time of the year as well. On one end it’s great to see the snow disappearing and the start of spring begin to arrive. But, on the other end, it sure makes for one heck of a mess because sidewalks and streets are wet……and dirty…… and nasty in a lot of areas – not that those things were going to keep us from enjoying being outside, though.
The last few nights we’ve huffed it through different neighborhoods throughout the city we call home, and we’ve had a blast doing it. And it felt great to be outside while only wearing a light jacket or a hooded sweatshirt for warmth. I loved ice fishing, and I love getting outside any time of the year, but being outside in the slightly milder temps is way more bearable…….especially for Abby.
I know these mild temps might not stay around for long, but the family and I sure have been taking full advantage of them. They have allowed us to emerge from winter’s grasp and take in all of the things that come with spring. And they’ve allowed us to slow down and look at our little community from a different perspective; to look at everything at 3mph rather than at 30mph.
Walks in the city definitely don’t compare to chasing after whitetails or fishing for steelhead, but they still have their purpose. Plus, they show that getting outside, no matter what method you prefer, definitely has its benefits. It allows you to slow down and take in your surroundings – to appreciate every animal seen and every tree passed. It allows you to appreciate every step.
And, whether you’re in the woods or in the park, isn’t that what being outside is all about?
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Let’s hear it for seeing the world up close and s-l-o-w: the way we all did for thousands of years.
We have a really nice bike trail behind our house that I don’t enjoy as much as I should. Even just being out there for a nice slow walk is always enjoyable.
Exactly, Tovar. I love it. I actually look forward to the evening walks with the family. They’re priceless
Jody,
Definitely! I always enjoy the evening walks. Plus, you get to see up close and personal what other people in the community are doing.:):)
Arthur – I had to kind of smile as I’m at the age I walk for health reasons, but then I thought, so do you guys as it puts a new spring in your step this time of year. My walks are in the morning and it was just starting to get light when I return and now we set the clock back – back in the dark again. Makes the hearing senses more keen though as I hear the yotes, ducks and geese, owls, pheasants and I always like passing the pasture with 30+ mules in it as they greet me with their hideous sound. The sound I like the most though this time of year is passing the calving pasture as I hear the sounds of new life, cows chewing there cuds, calves calling for mom, and the sounds of nursing(yeah they are noisy), kind of like you see the evidence of new life in the grass and trees etc. Wonderful to have 5 senses this time of the year eh? Sorry I got carried away but I really enjoy it.
Not a problem at all, Gary. I enjoy it too, and I can understand why you would have so much to say about it. This time of year is magical in a way……and I love it!