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One foot in front of the other…

Two dogs walking side by side on a sidewalk, one black and one with a brown and white coat, both on leashes.

It has become my motto. Literally.
My legs are starting to wobble a bit, the feeling in them uncertain and my faith in them wavering. So with an aim to increasing their strength I am walking.

Rather a lot.

I have started mapping the Little Free Libraries within 30-45 minutes (on foot) from my house. Four to five days a week I load up a backpack with books we no longer want, clip on my leash belt, a water bottle for me, a water bottle for the dogs, a treat bag for the dogs, and lastly, Bear and Penny.

Then we walk. I choose a direction and we walk in search of the Little Free Libraries. When I find one I add it to the Google list, peruse it’s offerings, and then add several of my own. We continue on.

It’s been helping, I feel stronger. The dogs are happier. I have a TBR of about 45 books now. (I may have to start skipping the taking of new books for a little while.)

I am hoping I can keep it going. I am not embarrassed to say that I am scared to lose my mobility. It’s not a thing I am ready to be graceful about.

I know how the fish feels

Horace on the Night Shift – MMorehead.

a sharp hook in the gills
I know how it feels
the pinching, the pulling,
of impatient reels.

from the comfort of home
to be viciously shook
by the violent tugging
of an invisible hook.

Just swimming along
minding my own
when from nowhere I know
comes a yanking so strong.

in incredible pain
I’m dragged off my course
all on the whims
of some invisible force.

as fast as it started
the pain begins to cease
my muscles relax
as I feel at peace.

that fish feel no pain
I’ll now never believe
for I’ve felt both the hook
and the blissful reprieve.

–SavvySpoonie 2025