We are in the midst
of our Rainy Season, and, although it has not been an extremely stormy one so
far, a check of the day’s weather report is mandatory first thing in the
morning. One must choose the right
umbrella for any extended outing: a
small compact one for a chance of rain; or a big one for almost certain
downpours. The right choice of footwear
is also critical. (I haven’t worn long
trousers for many years; cargo shorts only, for both the heat and rain.)
A month ago, my
urologist said I could start “light” exercising again, as long as I don’t “overdo
it”. (No hand weights yet.) It’s now two months after prostate surgery,
and I feel I’m slowly getting back on the trail. I’ve now completed two-and-a-half weeks of my
resumed marches to the river while climbing the high stairways. Leaving the dumbbells behind, it just works
my legs – as well as the basic aerobic workout.
Gotta keep those climbing muscles in tune! I’ve also re-started my old gymnastic routine
of Tai Chi, stretching, Yoga, and calisthenics.
Feels good.
A pair of birds –
some kind of small gray doves – have been building a nest on my veranda. It is on the site of an old nest from several
years ago, high up under the roof at the top of a vertical steel beam. (The previous family had lost one chick who
fell out of the nest; it is a site safe from predators but is small and
precarious.) I try not to disturb them
too much when I go out there for toilet, showers, laundry tasks, and
calisthenics. I think the eggs have just
been laid, since the hen hasn’t left the nest for 24 hours now. I wish them luck.
-Zenwind.
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