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2. I have no miracle answers, but getting outside is so soothing to me..

Thu May 22, 2025, 09:20 PM

Thursday

I walk right at dawn with a group of other dog walkers, then we watch them play a bit at the dog park. It is hard to get up every morning, but I am so glad afterwards. Watching the ducks and geese with their young on the lake and the baby rabbits at nearly every turn is so healing. And we even have a breeding pair of Pelicans and Blue Herons. Yes, in Colorado!

Granted, the rest of the day after the news bombards me feels like a deadly barrage. But, getting outside a bit and walking does make a difference--maybe for you too?

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