Charlie is now WALKING with a walker.  He strolls around the house running into walls or any thing in his way.  Although he cannot turn the walker around now, he may in a week.  Just during the past seven days I have noticed a big difference in his walking ability.  He is getting faster and at times even letting go of the walker.  The time when I’ll be throwing him a football and then him running for a touchdown is just around the corner.

I have been keeping up with my morning walks.  Recently I earned this award.  (click here to see it)  My monthly goal for total miles has increased from 20 miles to 40 miles.  Honestly, my only motivation to continue walking are podcasts and my monthly goal.  Health and exercise have nothing to do with it, but they are nice outcomes.  Being able to listen to science news, a hip-hop mix, interviews, academic discussions, talk shows, etc. is a great way to start the day.  I cannot really say that I am any smarter from listening to hours and hours of podcasts, but I do believe that from hearing so many different perspectives my critical thinking skills have greatly improved.  I think there for I am.

April and I have been on our marriage walk for two years.  Our anniversary was March 11. Year two is cotton.  So we tailored our gifts towards that theme.  Also, we went out to eat to our favorite restaurant downtown, The Wine and Bistro.  Next weekend we will be traveling around Virginia for our anniversary trip.  Overall, my walk with April is amazing.  She never misses an opportunity to say thank you, to help out, to listen, to laugh, to communicate, and to Love.  As the path in wood diverges, I am so thankful that we chose to walk together and not take separate paths.

Time to go to bed; I have to get up at 6 and walk in the morning!