June 11, 2020

Thursday, 11th June -- Beautiful, sunny and (thankfully) cooler here today in Sausalito -- high of 72, I believe. Thank you, weather minions, thank you.
Walked to Fort Baker yesterday -- really gorgeous, stopped and took the picture of Angel Island with speed boat -- I took a couple more of the GG Bridge that are pretty spectacular. 5 miles in all -- phew!!!! Sore hamstrings and I wouldn't have been surprised if my feet hadn't rebelled and said enough, stop it, you fool. Bed felt good for spirit and all body parts. Yes, okay, more today, always, no choice. It's a blessing to be outside, suck in the fresh air, forget for a little while all the bad stuff surrounding us, waving to other walker/hikers, chatting a bit, petting dogs -- all of it helps normalize your brain (at least it does mine). It also gets you out of yourself, and your focus on yourself, which is very important.

Make three phone calls today to friends/family -- check in, chat, see what's going on with them. Family/friends bring up any political crap, my firm recommendation, is to excuse yourself 'gotta go, postman here, packages' and get outside and let the summer air clear out your brain of all negative stuff.

Don't forget: SBB!!!! particularly when you're walking/hiking.