An Early Start

I've always been an enthusiastic person; eager and naturally upbeat.  This morning, however, I outdid myself.  My walking partner, Martha Powers, and I meet at 7 a.m. to walk.  Because of the deep freeze we've been experiencing in the south the last couple of weeks we haven't been walking.  The alarm went off at 4:30 a.m. as usual and I did my normal morning writing and reading to start off my day.  When I glanced at the clock I was shocked at how quickly time had gotten away from me.  I...