The Summer That Wasn't

Trips outdoors for walking have been limited this summer. I have opted for the cool air inside the mall instead of suffering in the humidity. But it seems like this has been one of the coolest summers I can remember in a very long time. With all the talk about the depressed economy I wasn't surprised to notice all of the closed stores at Tanglewood. Then I decided to go to Valley View Mall and was very surprised to see a big difference in the number of shoppers. They too have their share of closed stores. The Rocky Mountain Chocolate shop must not have been able to sell enough of their $8 caramel apples to remain open. I've seen signs for a new shoe store that is currently occupying temporary space and that's an encouraging sign to me. Even though the number of stores at Tanglewood has been declining, the number of mall walkers has increased. Perhaps folks are becoming more self-conscious about the health benefits of walking. I certainly hope so.

Several trips to the river walk were cut short when I discovered that the path was flooded or covered with too much debris to walk through. Where exactly is the "control" in the flood control project?

I have spent many hours this summer learning about stock market trading and, although it mean less time to post, I have really enjoyed it. Of course, I would rather be walking.