I used to be in shape. I don’t remember it that well, but I do know that one day, long ago, I got picked near the top of the list in gym class.
These days, not so much.
I’ve decided to change that.
I’ve been walking.
As I mentioned a few posts ago, I had surgery a couple of weeks ago, so the going is a bit slow. But I am determined.
Every day, I’ve been walking a lovely 2 mile loop in my neighborhood.
(If you ever need a handy map of your own, with the ability to plot the distance for whatever you are doing, check out MapMyRun.com)
It is almost silly how long it takes me to do this loop right now.
But it gives me the opportunity to take in the scenery and say hello to the folks I pass… the same folks… no matter the time of day.
The same guy is always standing outside of the barber shop dancing around with his headphones on.
The same guy is always leaning against his car in front of the deli/watch repair shop (???).
The same woman is always sitting on the steps of the perpetually closed toy shop.
That’s one thing you can count on in Olneyville: consistency.
