Actually, this photo is a couple of weeks old, but it's still luverly, I think.

My "friend" the migraine was trying to pay me a visit again this afternoon. The heavieness and sort of dull pain never totally left from last weekend, but today it was getting more prominent. I finally gave in and took a couple of pills to try to beat it back.

I was going to take it easy this evening--meaning no walk and going very easy on the leg and arm toning exercises. But lately I find myself compelled to take my shoreline walk. I crave that walk. My head felt all right enough and I actually had energy, so off I went.

Walking the Alameda shoreline never gets boring. It seems like there's always something different: Either something new has blossomed, or the character of the Bay changes with the tides or there are new kites on the Bay or some new guys have joined the daily pick-up soccer games. And lately, I've found a wonderful family to check in on: Mama and Papa Duck and their five ducklings! So irresistably adorable! (I have taken some pics and will upload when I get a chance.)

This evening, I really enjoyed those four miles. I just needed to be out there. The sunset was promising to be beautiful, there was just the slightest breeze and the mixed scents of wild grasses and flowers and the Bay air felt absolutely soul-cleansing. I inhaled as deeply as I could, not wanting to miss out on a single lungful of that wonderful evening air.

I'm already looking forward to tomorrow's walk.