Going, Going, Almost Gone!

    Kira and I went for a walk at one of our state parks today. We went early in the morning so we would have the place all to ourselves.
    Kira is quite an enthusiastic walker. She had a wonderful time and so did I. How funny it is that the federal government had to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on a study to learn what we all knew anyway. Walking with a dog is much more fun than walking alone.
    We reached an overlook surrounded by a beautiful stone wall. Many of the walls in our parks were built during the Great Depression by the Civilian Conservation Corps and I always enjoy looking at them. From this particular overlook there is a 144 foot drop to the river below.
    As we entered the area Kira shot forward, threw her front feet up onto the top of the wall, and dug her back claws into the vertical surface as she prepared to launch herself into the great unknown. Only a quick shout from me accompanied by a firm tug on the leash brought her safely to earth. On my side of the wall.
    Next week I revisit the Civil War. I hope you will join me.