A Walk is a walk is a walk

Some of you may remember that I was considering becoming a dog walker when I retired. I did a lot of investigating of the area businesses, created a business card, and dreamed. I've always had dogs and enjoy being around them!

The first week of retirement I began walking Sam in the park just down the road. We started easy, not going around the hilly path, but walking around the parking lot. Both of us were out of shape, and I didn't want to put any pressure on us.

We started the end of October, and a week before Christmas I damaged my knee. I haven't been able to walk for exercise since. No dog walking for me.

It's been almost two years since that happened, and it looks like my dream will come true--only a little different. My friend, Cindy, has asked if I would be interested in letting her dog Aspen out in the yard while she's at work.

Aspen is an energetic medium-size dog who is fun to be around. I've taken many pictures of her, but haven't been able to find any of them!?! I don't remember what type of dog she is; not a well-known breed, but you can be sure I'll take her picture so I can introduce her to you.

I'm sure Jerry will share in this new venture at times, which begins in two weeks, Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. You know, it will be kind of nice to be responsible for something again. With a fenced-in back yard, I can let Aspen out and get a little loving too!

Sam may not be too happy about this. But, she's slowing down, now in her 9th year. Her days of chasing squirrels and deer are behind her. Stretching out on Mom's end of the couch suits her just fine.

The top snap is sunrise beauty as I left home to look for fawn one Saturday morning; a deer enjoying fresh food at the end of the field; a lovely dahlia in my garden; a newborn calf, and a young foal horsing around!