After a weekend of family time I was able to get away this evening for about an hour. After dinner I went walking at the park. Usually I’ll go with my mom or sister, but I went alone. Every now and then I just need to do that.

Well, walking alone this evening was great. I had my cell phone/radio with me, put in the ear pieces, tuned into Art Laboe and just walked til I couldn’t walk any more. While walking I got to look around and see everything. I saw kids running and playing in the grass. I saw more kids have the time of their life while sliding down the pirate ship playground set. I saw families having BBQ’s. Couples lounging around closely together. I saw bouncy balls land in the creek. Trees blowing in the breeze. The sun setting.

I just took it all in and found myself smiling and feeling really good. I guess I felt good because in everything I saw tonight, I was able to see myself in it. And I just felt alive. What a great way to end the weekend.