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Keeping it real in the ’burbs
Posted: Thursday, November 17, 2011 7:07 pm
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Updated: 6:09 pm, Mon Feb 18, 2013.
Keeping it real in the ’burbs
Posted on
November 17, 2011
I went for a morning walk earlier this week. Because the
mornings are crisp and clear, this is my favorite time of year for
walking. As I walked along I was enjoying an eclectic selection of
music on my iPod. It started with Toad The Wet
Sprocket's Dam Would Break, followed by I
Shouted Your Name by Curtis Salgado,
Blondie's Dreamin' and then
I'll Be Here Awhile by 311. See? Quite
the varied playlist and I was secretly congratulating myself on my
musically open mind.
I was pretty proud of myself, but it wasn't just the music. I
was taking care of my body, walking at a good clip...breathe in,
breathe out, getting fresh air and exercise while appreciating the
fall colors. Along the way I was picking up small bits of litter
and shoving it into my pockets.
As I walked up to my front porch I was reviewing how terrific I
felt about myself right then.
Great taste in music: Check.
Getting my exercise: Check.
Cleaning up my neighborhood: Check.
So as I reached around to give myself a great big pat on the
back, I noticed I had my shirt on backwards.
Keeping it humble: Check.
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Thursday, November 17, 2011 7:07 pm.
Updated: 6:09 pm.
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Jim Anger posted at 10:04 am on Sat, Nov 19, 2011.
I find it exhilarating to walk the neighborhood with my pants on backwards, shoes on the wrong feet and the buttons on my shirt running straight up my back! I have NEVER been accosted by anyone. In fact people find it hard to make eye contact! Oh the laughter as they pass is a bit annoying, but ain't never been hassled! Try this in your neighborhood. I think you'll find it works...especially if you grunt a lot and talk to yourself about 'fried taters'....
Freedom is a reassuring feeling indeed!