3000 Miles!

This cloudy rainy morning I quietly walked and recorded my 3000th mile.

Honestly, I can't say that I felt like attempting to do a handstand to celebrate the event; not in the least... but I can post an image to show one.

The Oddblock Station Agent

Addendum January 26, 2018


On December 17, 2017, I quietly passed mile board 3100.

Unseasonably cold winter weather has been crimping the mileage count but I get out when those warm enough days turn up.

Some days I'm starting to feel like one of these... an old steam engine... but at least I'm not in a museum yet.

Addendum July 18, 2018

On Monday evening a break came in the thunder showers, so I went out for my usual mile or so walk. While doing so I passed mile 3600.

Upon reflection, I find it hard to believe that since my heart attack I've logged 3600 miles of foot travel, mostly around where I live. Five years ago I was just home from the hospital wondering if I had a future, and if so, what type of future.

No one knows the future; not even ten seconds hence.

All I can say is that each day of life I'm given is a remarkable gift from God. 

My advice: use each new day wisely and walk each next mile of life with gratitude to God.