All consuming...

Can it be that almost a month has passed since my last post? Well, it's not that I haven't been walking as usual. I have been squeezing my walks into a much busier schedule. I have been attending classes and completing self-study related to stock market trading. Even though I have been involved in the stock market for years, I got out last October as many others did. I wanted to be better informed before entering the market again and I am very pleased with the education I have received thus far. There are many new techniques and tools that I was not aware of that can help the trader to become more successful and I am trying to take advantage of whatever information is available.

I have enjoyed many walks by the river and it seems that more and more people are getting out to do the same. The recent rainfall flooded both of the bridges so that my route had to be modified. It makes me wonder if the flood control project that was completed over the last couple of years still needs some tweaking.

The state of Tanglewood hasn't changed much. One walk that stands out is the day that I watched 3 young mothers walking the mall with their kids in tow. They would stop occasionally and do some exercises and then continue walking. At one point, near Penney's, they actually spread out some mats on the floor and were exercising while one of the toddlers was standing at the end of the escalator and daring the descending stair to catch the toe of his shoe. My heart was in my throat as his mother remained focused on her exercise routine instead of her child.

Today I enjoyed a wonderful brunch with my Mom, Dad, and husband at Horizon Bar & Grill in downtown Roanoke. The shrimp and grits was very flavorful and satisfying and the fried green tomatoes were very tasty. Our party of 8 was seated promptly and everyone enjoyed their meals. We then spent a couple of hours visiting and sharing a bottle of Cornucopia wine at the Valhalla Vinyard wine tasting room and enjoyed the spectacular view across the Roanoke Valley. Wow, what a day! Hope all of you mothers enjoyed your day. I sure did!