I had an interesting email exchange with a friend yesterday.  He commented about how Kathy & I always seemed to find the silver lining in things, even when the outlook seemed bleak.  We do consider ourselves to have a positive outlook, and I’m often surprised when others’ comments seem to reflect the opposite.  Sometimes the silver lining can be hard to see, but there is almost always something to latch on to.

Considerable time was spent “contemplating” the proper way to photograph this particular subject.  Take comfort in knowing that I was actually seated on the floor for this photo.

This photo is appropriate for these times, and also for the fact that for practitioners of the faith, it’s April Fools Day.

I walked at least 5,000 steps per day – usually many more – for 30 days in a row in March.  I took the 31st off to break the streak.  To my way of thinking, there is little to be gained with streaks, and the longer they go the more the pressure builds to continue.  So by purposely breaking it, walking becomes just something I do, and not something I have to do.  And I was back at it again this morning!