When:  Late afternoon
Weather: Supposed to be above freezing tonight, sunny and mid-50’s with breeze
Observations/Thoughts

With many having a day off tomorrow for MLK day, I thought the sidewalk might have been more crowded.  (Maybe they will be walking while I am working.) . The cold temps coming in were an additional incentive for me to be out.  I may or may not miss a walk, but I want to give myself the luxury of NOT walking should the weather take the expected evil turn.

• Merry Christmas:  Most of my walk is on a sidewalk.  While walking on the side of the road, I heard a conversation from the ranch house ahead.  A small boy was in his superhero underwear holding his dad’s hand. The dad while holding a bundle of what was likely little boy clothe looked over his shoulder and thanked the people sitting in the car in his driveway.  Before they went into the house, the 4-year old boy said, “Merry Christmas!” Not sure if this was some sort of shuffling of a young one due to a divorce or just a visit to an auntie.  He came home in the holiday spirit, so it sounds like he had a good time.
• Three Dog Walk:  Along the railroad portion of the walk, it is not surprising to see a dog walker.  Trying to walk 3 dogs of varying sizes and interest levels are certainly challenging.  The Chihuahua was holding back the pack.  The poor guy was letting them dictate the speed.  Twice the dogs pulled him to the side as he crossed the path of oncoming bicyclists.  Finally, he decided to dedicate one hand to carry the small lagger while balancing the leashes of the other two dogs on his other hand.  He still found time to mutter a “Hello” when I passed.
• A bicycle built for 2 revisited: Previously, I saw this couple riding the bike.  I felt comfortable saying the guy who was sitting in the front seat was providing the propelling strength for the bike.  Today, I saw his companion, likely his spouse, sitting right behind him.  Her facial expression was nearly expressionless.  I believe her husband is making every effort he can to be a good husband to the shell of his wife.