#46 (mon) march 23 2026

Sometimes life throws you a curveball.

I am enjoying the return to cold. Though the season has turned, Winter is sharing her final notes.

Early in my walk, I cross a mild-mannered neighbor who is walking her greyhound. Smile, a wave, a few kind words. A minute later I double back and now I'm behind her.

I'm faster than her, about to overtake her. My pants make a swiping sound as I catch up and I think that this will give her a fair warning. But she's wearing a very full winter hat, and it might have muffled the sound of my approach because right as I cross and enter her vision . . .

"YOU FIND MORE $%&* TO EAT?!"

"YA $%&^ @$#!!"

"NO! C'MERE!"

The dog's coat is healthy and he appears well-loved. Probably a hard day for the owner. I grant her the grace of pretending not to hear because I get it. It's honestly a privilege to see the human behind the masks we wear and I feel more alive because of it.

Though I do grin large and chuckle down the road!

~ St. Crowne

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#45 (sat) march 21 2026

I am climbing a hill, slowly. I am in no rush here. I only want to give my mind a little space away from the digital world and all of the many exciting plans and projects I am juggling.

I am wearing a jacket for the chill, but the weather is right on the cusp of seasons. As I crest the hill, I have become a bit of a furnace in the sun. But I like it.

More space.

I decide an average walk will not take me far enough from my computer, in distance or in thought. I resolve to go twice as far today.

~ St. Crowne

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