There are times I’m consumed by thoughts. And problems either I haven’t stumbled upon the solution for yet, or there is none. And that usually leads to a lot of wheels turning from the neck up. And that affects what I get done which is counterproductive.

The only thing to do is keep trying different things, move on, and survive. So, time to put feet on the treadmill and then get ready for a busy day.

The long-range forecast doesn’t inspire me. Regardless I’m looking forward to getting outside more. There is a local trail that rolls along the Patapsco River that is several miles that I’ll explore this month.

I’m off to a much stronger start this year and at the same time feeling like I should accomplish a lot more each day. The feeling of guilt for relaxing and maybe not utilizing a day fully, is creeping back into my world. I wish I could lose that anxious feeling.

Part of it is physical. With age it’s hard to tell what is normal and what isn’t. I feel better aerobically and strength wise than I have in years. I’m maintaining a healthy weight and eating better. But pain is a daily companion. Plus, my balance isn’t what it was, and without glasses I’m sight challenged.

And I feel so lucky to wake each morning, able to get up and move about, have a roof over my head, food to eat, and thankful to watch the sunrise.

Random Thoughts of the Morning

• There is a grandson waiting to hug me today.
• This movement last Friday (economic boycott) has inspired me. I see there is an Amazon boycott coming March 7-14. Well I’ve decided to switch as many of my purchases away from Amazon as I can on a permanent basis and I started that this morning. Don’t worry, it’s not going to Walmart either, I’ve never purchased anything from them in my lifetime. I’ve always been opposed to big box stores because I feel they kill local businesses.
• I heard a hockey player refer to his young son as a human Zamboni. That would be me ice skating. I could roller skate but that was back in the day when there were 2 wheels side by side instead of inline.
• The people will probably wake up far before those who govern do. Or at least one can hope.