Running Mojo

I run/walked the Star City Women's 5k this morning and have recovered my running mojo. I started running 3 years again and was diligent about training and competing for the first two years. In the last year I've not done so well - my time today was about the same as my 5k times towards the end of my first season. Not bad considering I've done little running but have continued to walk and incorporate exercise in my daily routine. I have quite a bit to go in order to have a 28 minute 5k time by the time I am fifty.
After the race I had a veggie primivara sandwich at Grace's Place and headed home for afternoon sleep in preparation for working a night shift tonight....zzzzzz......

A wonder or wonderful thing...

Gifts from Near and Far

I received these colorful, practical tawashi from Lillian in a swap...
And this Aussie inspired bag and homemade soap from Robbie in Australia.
and this fresh, organically grown salad mix from the garden spot just outside my backdoor. I appreciate days such as this...

In Response to J

I admire the orchid's beauty but prefer to nurture vegetables and herbs.
I shall obtain a tripod when I purchase a new camera.
I have a cat who would find batting about the blooms an enjoyable adventure.
I study the scenes of Old Key West in The Rose Tattoo.
I savor the sweetness and saltiness of peanut sauces.
I now store my knitting needles in a zippered bag I purchased in Paris.
I find my boldness in stating my opinions distressing to some.
I can only digest Nietzsche in small quantities.
I intend to replace my store bought socks with hand knit ones as the store boughts wear out.
I enjoy being outdoors but wish the outboard engine was less noisy.
I'm not sure I understand that statement.
I have also be described as kind, aloof, eccentric and enigmatic...

Roanoke Street Art

I spotted this clothing display on a curb while stopping by a local thrift shop. A tall, thin fellow was pacing around this small collection while energetically puffing on a cigarette. I did not press a conversation with him but he did give me permission to take a few photos.

Am I a Fool?

Ice packs and ibuprofen give me much needed relief tonight...

Merci

Thank you, my dear friend. I shall enjoy these gifts as first I peer through swollen eyelids and later inspect my hopefully expanded horizon.