Windy and cold is not a good start to a Small Business Saturday. But it’s sunny so we will go with that plus and ride out the day with some warm beverages and food. With the feast on Thursday and leftovers yesterday one would think I’ve built up a little insulation. But I’ve done fairly well on the weight front.

I miss that feeling of youth where you could run all day without a second thought. That energy isn’t instinct anymore. I’m thinking it feels like mind over matter at this point. That’s why I’m trying to strengthen the mind as well as the body.

I’m trying to get that intensity back. Not the work type, that youthful energy and mindset. It’s hard to grasp again in your senior years. Music from my youth sometimes helps with that inspiration. I know I use music to try to keep in shape now.

I need to see those possibilities and images from my mind of decades ago. I’m looking for that path in my head that leads to endless creative thoughts and ideas that once flowed like a river. They seem to be farther and farther apart now. Or come in great rushes that I can’t keep up with.

Actually, shot this a couple mornings ago. While my mind is willing today, the body is in pause for a few hours this morning. I’m hoping for an afternoon ride though.

Random Thoughts of the Day

• I’ll take good memories over material things.
• That was one painful night.
• I was less than thrilled with the winter (chapstick and lotion) season starting early this year.
• Taking the weather outside a minute at a time. Amazing how many curse words I can use per minute.