While I give you all a chance to catch up with the most recent trivia tidbit, I would like to share the story of the day’s adventures.
Today I decided to bicycle to a nearby river watershed. It was the most beautiful bike ride of my life. I was surrounded by autumnal foliage, swamps, mountains, fields, and wildlife. When I arrived at the watershed, I wandered on the bike paths and discovered a small beach. Unable to resist the perfectly clear, pristine waters, I jumped in, fully clothed (my attire confused nearby four-year-olds who asked, “Mommy, why is she wearing her shorts in the water?). As clichéd as it may sound, being in the river felt very spiritual because I was surrounded by nature. When I looked down, I saw little white fish swimming around my feet, up, I watched a hawk circle around the scene, and around, I admired a forest filled with red and gold leaves.
When I biked home, I met several men in the watershed who were wearing blaze orange. Apparently, it is hunting season. I need to get better about tracking where and when hunting happens and start wearing the reflective vest my mother sent me. Someone may hear the rustle of my bicycle wheels and shoot me, a la Dick Cheney.
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3 comments:
Sounds really nice. Although I would have thought it a bit cool for swimming but it rather warm some of the time... I blame Gore.
As a side note I believe Cheney was in the clear because lawyers were in season :P
so you didn't give the answer to the last trivia question. which makes me sad. because I'm actually really curious about that.
considering I did it the other day.
and am considering doing it more often. but only if it's actually beneficial. I mean i always try and avoid the spray when I'm scrubbing anyways, so why not turn it off?
Antigone, it's a good thing you're not watershedding in Minnesota. My twin brother, the bullet-making deer hunter, is getting old like me, and has more and more trouble telling the difference between "stupid deer" and "frickin' liberals." Maybe if you wore a bright orange "Bush/Cheney '04" trucker's cap you'd be safe.
I really enjoy reading your blog--you have a wonderful way of sharing your beautiful and profound experiences.
Be safe!
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