My spring break this year was a little bit different (yet overlapping) and longer than the boys’ break. It has been heaven. My zero gravity lounge in the backyard could really be on any beach in the world when my eyes are closed…until the train barrels by, anyway!
Living in a townhouse actually gets a little claustrophobic for me, especially when the warmer weather arrives. I miss the fun parts about having a yard, which for me include planting, grilling, and just calling some open space on the planet my own. But who am I kidding? Even with my own crew of boys, yard maintenance was well beyond my abilities.
So, I love hitting the sidewalks for good exercise and as a way to expand my environment a bit. It never starts off as easy as that sounds, though! First, I have to get past Baddie, who has been known to make a mad dash for the door, forgetting she has a tail that has to clear it, as well. The simple problem is that if she’s outside when I leave on a walk, she follows me. I figured that out just recently when she peeked out at me from the bushes… that were closer to the grocery store than our home. So back we went.
Today, this town is looking gorgeous. I walked my books to the library and snapped some pics with free hands on the way back. What I see are babbling brooks, blossoming trees, and green open spaces. Yes, this is the Garden State at its finest. Is there really any good reason why Spring Break can’t last forever?
Now back at home, I’m heading outside for some zero gravity in, let’s say, Bermuda. I’ll be there for, oh, approximately 22 minutes, which is when the next train will swoosh by, bringing me home!
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