A Window of Opportunity

Began my morning by writing some of an academic paper and taking Molly and Danny to Candler Lake. If you have not visited this scenic trail between Brookhaven and Chamblee, you are missing out. The dogs are getting better about their walking, but I still find myself having to drag them to keep going. Molly loses focus way too quickly and Danny is trying to share his illustrious scent with all of nature.

I decided to give up Facebook for Lent. I check Facebook at minimum ten times a day, bordering on obsession and it's like I'm living my whole life online.  I don't have cable TV and have, by choice, gone without cable for the last ten years (because music was so much more intriguing), but I do have an internet addiction, which can be worse. Anywho, I don't know what possessed me to check it today, but a choir friend of mine from St. Philip's posted on my wall a notice about the Gwinnett Braves open audition to sing the national anthem, spots from 10-2, so yes, I jumped at the chance and made an unplanned trip to Lawrenceville. Coolray Field was hosting auditions underneath the stadium. I went in there and sang it like I always do: jubilant, full, and high. Should know about the possible gig within a week. It was a good experience and a good, exhilarating break from paper writing. 

I recently saw a film called Forks Over Knives, a documentary on the testimonials of plant-based foods. I understand that plants are a healthier source of protein than meat, but I do like the taste of meat. I'm not going to trash the meat in my freezer, no, but will gradually make vegetables, fruits, and grains the primary portion of my diet. I don't see myself going completely vegan (I like seafood, scrambled eggs, and buttermilk biscuits with honey) but I do advocate more fruit, veg, nuts, grains, and workouts with the pups. 

Let's put this spare tire back in the trunk!