Circling up as a school outside, passing around a giant globe, hearing students brainstorm on a megaphone about how to lessen our ecological footprint, cheering for our favorites, handing out wildflowers and compact fluorescent bulbs. These are baby steps, but I’m glad we did something on Earth Day, Thursday.
On Friday, Lily and I took some students on a hiking trip after school to the summit of Shortoff. We munched on some fresh growth of catbriers and refreshing teaberries. We marveled at the early rhododendron blooms. When it came time to go, I thought we’d have a mutiny on our hands. It’s wonderful to see young people so enthralled by nature.
Lily thinning the garden
It's been a while since writing. Work/school has consumed much of my energy and time these last couple weeks. It's been discouraging as I try to gear up for the overwhelming challenge of the SB6K. But life has been good. As spring sets in, we have a garden that's taking off.
On Saturday, after frying my brain in Boone with two PRAXIS exams, Lily Uwharrie and I grabbed lunch and stocked up with some exotic brew at Peabody's before rolling to the parkway for a short run along the Tanawha Trail. Uwharrie and I saw some incredibly large trout lillies blooming. After dinner at home, it was time to go be chaperone at the school prom...
Running errands around town
Neal reminds me it's time to mobilize on two wheels. I've been commuting some on the bike, However, most alternative transportation has lately been on foot. Time is in short supply, but since most everything (school, grocery, bank, library etc.) is within a few miles of home, running still makes sense and allows me to sneak in some short workouts. Plus I've found a use for all those old flats that c.laniak would argue have thousands of miles left on them: commuter shoes.
Haphazardly, preparation continues. Running around in flashy shoes, thrift shop threads and a man-purse. It's a wonder I haven't yet been shot.
If you can't duct it...
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