Today’s fitness commitment was a hike. Long, sweaty runs and intense lifting sessions are no longer on my agenda. Fitness after 50 looks different—more realistic, balanced, and sustainable.
With a couple of errands to run, I loaded up the dog and headed out. My favorite trail, often empty except for birds and turtles, happens to be along my errand route. No special gear—just me, my dog in a harness, and my running shoes.
On the trail, I make a point to notice things—listening for birds, watching for turtles, and scanning the river for fish. But the most interesting sights are often what I call “natural oddities,” and today was no exception.
Ever used the phrase “this meeting is like a stick in the eye” or “I’d rather poke myself in the eye with a stick”? Well, I came across something that gave that expression a whole new meaning—and I had to capture the moment.
