Life Sparks
Brilliance among quieter days
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Hello My Friend!
What "spark" did you plan for yourself?
Spark in my life—
Fun, spirit-lifting outing—
A trailhead site in Houston, MN,
Root River Trail.
Biking had been "gathering prompt.”
Picnicking, reconnecting, playing,
With extended family,
Proved most important.
Total bike miles: SIX.
Total reconnect value: immeasurable.
Ezra, six & half, only recently deciding
Biking worth learning,
Zipped down trail.
River, turned nine, right with him.
Racing through every puddle,
Zigzag width of trail.
Little bikes that can stop-on-a-dime,
And did!
Old biker response sharp enough,
No pile-ups.
Precious time.
Food, bikes, great playground,
Visiting together.
Lucky me.
Biking toward my season milage goal,
Second one thousand by mid Oct.,
Meant chance to relearn
Layering, for chilly temps!
That's an art I seek to perfect.
Each year, I practice.
Hugs to you,
Lin
Exuberant picnic in Houston, WI. Granddaughter Rose, grandson River, son David, grandson Ezra, and daughter-in-law Jamie.
Surprise visit with my second granddaughter, Rose.
Happy Lin and Bob on bike trail
Vivid early MN fall color
Jamie and David preparing kids' bikes for ride
Riot of trail blooms
Chilly morning, layering up for ride
Riding get-up nearly complete
Final touches with cool weather riding gear.
