“No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.” – Regina Brett
One of the best things about taking Pepper for an early morning walk is getting to see the sun come up over the desert — while the moon is still in the sky. — Photo by Pat Bean
That’s My Life
What Regina said is what I have to do, despite the fact I’ve been fighting a sinus infection. I’ve gotten up, dressed up (OK, so it was just a sweater over my pajamas at 6 a.m.) and walked my dog, Pepper, four times a day. And I live in a third-floor walk-up.
But don’t get me wrong. I’m actually thankful, because the task of doing this over the past year has gotten me in better shape than I was a year ago. That’s great news for someone who is pushing 75.
Every old-broad should have a dog to walk.
Bean’s Pat: Interesting Literature: http://tinyurl.com/oqw3gsj More quotes. I like No. 9 best.
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Who was it who said that 80 percent of life is just showing up?
Woody Allen I think.
I love that photo Pat, great work! And the advise is spot on as well. 🙂
Thanks Alex. Did you see that photo of the exploding star that they were calling God’s Hand? I thought of you when I saw it.
Pat, you make me laugh! Sounds like me and my pjs. I don’t have the dog but I agree the dog and the stairs definitely keep you in better condition than if not. I have a dear retired friend, Polly, who texts me almost every morning M-F and says ‘what time do you want to meet for exercise’. Most times I want to say ‘I don’t want to’ but instead I respond positively. Since we retired three years she has been my motivator to ‘get up, dress up, and show up’!! Always enjoy your posts!
Glad you have your own version of my Pepper txgg, and glad I gave you a giggle or two. Laughter keeps us young, and keep wearing those PJs.