On Today’s Walk: Gratitude and Staving Off the Food Coma

Concrete walking trail winding between leafless trees. Overcast sky. — Doesn’t this trail look inviting?

After a morning of cooking followed by an hour of eating, my spouse, my son, and I faced a choice between lapsing into food comas or getting out and moving. Though the hubs much prefers bicycling, he allowed me to cajole him into a walk and even suggested a trail to me. Since it rained most of the morning, we decided to go for a paved option.

I tried to stay in the spirit of the day and exercise gratitude along the way, which was easy enough. The afternoon provided what is for me optimal walking weather — 54 degrees and overcast. I was with two people I love. We had the luxury of being stuffed with a full meal of good food, and we all enjoy the health to be able to stroll away those calories on a beautiful walking path in a community that builds and values such things.

Sights we saw along the way:

Shallow creek with many rocks, winding through autumn landscape. — Grindstone Creek

Water puddle on concrete, reflection of tree limbs and sky. — Rain Puddle

A couple of curiosities:

Half a golf ball visible, embedded in concrete. — Golf ball embedded in the concrete

Large wooden owl carved from tree stump. — Golf ball embedded in the concrete

After this hearty three-mile trek and a piece of pumpkin pie, the food coma finally caught me. I’m also grateful to own a comfortable napping couch.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Author: thedamari

I live in Missouri, a more beautiful place than many realize. I love writing, reading, walking, bicycling, and making lists. I’ve written poetry since I was seven. A few years ago I branched out into short fiction and memoir pieces. I also perpetually have a novel in progress. My brain pursues ideas at a brisk pace, wandering all over the map. This blog represents one of my efforts to keep up with it. View all posts by thedamari

2 thoughts on “On Today’s Walk: Gratitude and Staving Off the Food Coma”

Ida, I love your posts about your walks and other outdoor adventures. Maybe some day you’ll publish a collection of them as Elisha did? Also, I’ve seen that wooden owl sculpture, so I know where you were!

I’m so grateful that we’ve not only crossed paths but have become friends and writing buddies.

Take care, Lynne

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