A bridge photo, spring rain, and the feeling of getting my brain back
Sunny Rain & Small Blessings
A Walk With Bryan, the Dog, and a Stranger’s Kindness
Bryan and I headed out for a walk today in that strange Alberta weather where the sun is shining but the rain still comes down like it has something to prove. The dog trotted along happily, not caring about the contradiction in the sky. That’s her way — every day is a good day if she’s moving.
We ran into a guy along the path, someone religious by the way he spoke. He offered us a blessing, just a simple “God bless you,” and I told him we needed it. It made him laugh, and honestly, it made the moment lighter. It’s surprising how far a small kindness goes on a walk. A smile can shift the whole tone of a day.
By the time we looped back toward the schools, the kids were pouring out. Streets full of people, backpacks bouncing, parents waiting, the usual after‑school chaos. It felt like we were walking upstream in a river of teenagers.
We made our way down toward the watershed and out onto the pier. The water was deeper than usual and muddy — not the clean mountain stuff, but that city‑stirred murk. Bryan asked if the dog could jump in, and I had to explain the fungal infection situation. City watershed water doesn’t clean itself up the way nature does. She’s learned that lesson the hard way before.
Still, the view was good, the air smelled like wet pavement and sunshine, and the whole walk had that feeling of being exactly where we were supposed to be. A blessing, in its own way.
Just another day with Bryan, the dog, and the strange, pleasant rhythm of life around us.
by the bridge we take a photo and with the dog no doubt. had a speedy walk. at the end we each get a water bottle from the house and sit in the spring rain in blue skys and visit. slow down from our speed walk. dog did two dirts business and another wet dirt that she drag her bottom. sky clouds look intense for odd reasons. i was telling bryan it feels like i found my brain. 12 days ago. i feel great. thinking I'm naming my brain aspire and goal. and good intention and grace. have a wonderful day in your busy brains. cheers.
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