And CLEAR!

My heart got the very nicest jump start today - I am cleared to start walking, biking, and even try running (with instructions to "Listen to your body" and all that). No weightlifting or sit-ups yet, those are a month off.

But the doc said I can walk the heck out of the treadmill/sidewalk. Really, those were his words. I don't think I ever realized just how much exercise keeps the crazy at bay clears the mind and fills the soul until I couldn't do it anymore.

So yes, I'm looking forward to my daily constitutional, may the peace levels in this home return.

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In other news, I'm so glad I took Ellie along on the canal trail this past year since it is all torn up now and in the process of being buried and then paved over. I will miss the wildflowers, the mossy smell and the little duck families on the banks. I'm not sure the quicker, smoother ride is a fair trade.

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In still more other news, or rather other observations ~

Just when people are at their least lovable, that is when they need love and reassurance the very most (note to self: remember this on those prickly days, that you've been there and even though it's hard: love anyway).

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How are you all this fine Thursday? Any fun weekend plans?