Well, the pitchers and catchers for the Colorado Rockies have reported to Spring Training. To non-baseball fans this probably doesn't mean a thing. To baseball fans, though, it means the beginning of spring. Salidans know better, though. We know there is still plenty of winter left. But at least we have gotten past the worst part of winter and can now enjoy the occasional balmy day. Walking around town yesterday, I swear there was a faint whiff of spring in the air.Maybe I'm being overly optimistic. Maybe I just desperately want spring to get here quickly. Perhaps you can tell that I'm not a winter person. I don't ski, I don't snowboard, I don't snowmobile, and I don't snowshoe. I don't really care for snow and I certainly don't like icy streets and sidewalks. (I have managed to not slip and fall on the ice once this winter.) I also don't care for huge heating bills.
So if I am not a winter person then what am I doing living in Salida? Are you kidding? I live in paradise! To me, during spring, summer, and fall Salida is the most beautiful place on the planet. Sure, winter can be quite beautiful, too. But personally I would prefer a shorter winter. This is my 16th winter in Salida and every winter I bitch about the weather but as soon as spring arrives I forget all about it and I am happy again. Oh, it's good to be in paradise!
Well, it's Sunday, my day off. Hellelujah for Sundays! My doggie is going to take me for a nice long walk this afternoon. I can't wait. Salida is a fantastic place to live for those inclined to take daily walks. Walking, to me, is not just about exercise; it's a form of meditation. It's also a great way to connect with Ma Nature and with the community. Walking brings me great joy.
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As a young kid playing "cowboys and Indians," Crazy Eddie always insisted on being an Indian. He wanted to be a chief. Well many, many years later he finally became a chief when he took on the task of being editor-in-chief of Blog Salida.
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