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I went out for walkies today. 'Twas a hike, actually: a few blocks of city streets, but mainly trails in Canemah Bluffs Park out in Oregon City. We walked up and down and all around. Merlin ID'd a Spotted Towee (which we saw: purty birdie) and a Northern Flicker (which I've seen before but stayed hidden today). Pretty. Fresh air. Lotsa ferns. A fine crop of poison oak. Distant sound of Hwy 205 the entire way. Traversed about a mile, which counts as my exercise for the day.

I'll bus to meet up w/some friends for dinner tonight in another hour and some. Honestly, more than anything right now, I'd like to change into PJs, make a pot of hot tea, and curl up with a book (on couch or in bathtub). I'll at least get some reading in until I leave for the bus.

Realizing that I need to prioritize physical movement in my life. Hiked 3.5 miles yesterday, and 4 miles today. Feeling way too ouchy now. Will work on this.

Loving the onset of Spring lots this year. Felt thrilled when the daffodils began, and shortly thereafter when the cherry and plum trees began blooming. Saw more of those and various wildflowers while hiking along the Wildwood Trail today, along with trillium galore and lots more. Saw lots of wildflowers yesterday up the Columbia Gorge, too.