These Boots Are Made For Walking...

Taking a moment, as I do throughout the day, to appreciate the good in my life, I noted how I could feel in my legs how much they have done for me today.

Morning yoga
Morning chores
Morning 2 mile walk with the poodles
Raking pine needles and cones
Weeding
Watering the deck garden and the lawn
Laundering horse blankets
Trip into Tumalo for a quick shop
Mid-day chores
Two hours of dance classes
Evening chores
A touch of housework

Oh yes, I am grateful for the strength in my legs and feet and for good shoes and clean socks.  Next I'll add foot lotion and a supportive bed to my list.

A Great Story for Your Ears

This past weekend as I was running around gathering up ingredients for the 2 German dishes I was to prepare for our International Table: Gastronomic Style, I was listening to NPR between stops. An hour long program, Radio Lab, was on and I found it wonderfully moving. I had to delay myself a bit here and there to be sure I heard the next words that had me on the edge of my seat. If you have an hour to listen to this program, I highly recommend it. If you don't have an hour but you have about 15-20 minutes, move the play marker to about 23:30 and listen to the piece on Carnegie Heroes. I assure you it will bolster your faith in community. Click on the link below and let me know what you think. http://www.radiolab.org/2010/dec/14/