The morning walk is to make me like New Mexico because at dawn it is the loveliest place imaginable. The morning walk is to clear my head of night fears/worries/restlessness. The morning walk is to make me strong and healthy for The Big Trip.

In an hour or so I’ll go to the Gym—abs class and a few machines. To make me strong and healthy for The Big Trip.

I’ve almost completed my collection of doctors (since all docs are now specialists) I like and trust so that any health concerns have a place to be voiced. And I’ll have the right meds in case of sneaky bronchial attacks or the once-in-every-five-years RA flare-up to keep me strong and healthy for The Big Trip!.

This morning I walked straight down 14th to the edge of the Zoo and the bike path. I guess it rained a little last night because the smells were fresh, sluggish river and ditch fresh and wild zoo animals fresh, nice anyway.

Photos ops were few. Just one flower.