Burgers, Walks, and Backyard Chores

A quick stroll with Kim, a spoiled pup, and a lawn waiting for attention

Kim and I went out for a short walk today, just enough to stretch the legs before the rest of the day took over. I still had the lawn waiting for me before it got too late, so the fresh air helped me gear up for that. I swung by the store earlier and grabbed us burgers, plus bananas and yogurt for Kim. Dixie scored big too — she got her own little burger patty mixed into her kibble, and she was absolutely thrilled with herself.

We took her out for another walk and it turned into one of those simple, good moments that make the day feel worthwhile. I had a couple of groups to attend and managed to get through everything with a decent mood, even if I’m feeling a bit tired now. The backyard still needs mowing, so I better get to it before the evening slips away.

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