I quit the gym.

Three years ago, I started going to the gym with my husband, in an effort to get him in better shape. Before that, I went to a gym here and there but, I like to walk outdoors. My husband and I would go to a class called General Fitness. It was like a boot camp program. I really didn't enjoy anyone telling me what to do so early in the morning. I muttle through. We did other things too. But, three years and a few injuries later, I am done. I quit the gym.
I went for a short two mile walk today with my headphones and mp3 player, and was reminded how much I used to love walking outside. It is so relaxing, nobody telling me what to do, and gathering my thoughts for the day.
So now it is Yoga, walking (with Lu Lu), and cycling outside (with my hubby) from now on. I am not sure what I am going to do in the thick of summer yet, but I will cross that bridge when I get to it!
The picture is of my new walking buddy. I know she is going to like that too! (Lu Lu) She really needs the exercise. I would take Angel but, her little legs can only take her so far.

Dead pigeons

Lately, on my walks, I have noticed a lot of dead pigeons. They are not all in the same spot either. Today, there was one floating in the canal and just a wing (of a different bird) on the walking path. The other day, a baby bird, dead out side of my house, and another adult bird dead on the street a little ways down. I have even seen a few on the street when I am driving. I can't bring myself to photograph any of them to show you. That would be sick.
I know in recent years, Arizona has been seeing more and more pigeons. A few houses in my area have had problems with them nesting on their roofs and making a huge mess. I wonder if it possible that someone is poisoning them. Could all these birds be getting sick? Call me a tad paranoid in the day of the "bird flu" and West Nile virus. I also saw on the news we have a new breed of mosquito that is more aggressive and harder to get rid of then the usual ones. Super bugs? Oh my!
I was looking around on line and in Arizona, they said to call animal control for all birds, except for pigeons. So, is it just expected that they will be dead all over the city, so who cares?
Another possibility; I am cursed and this is the first sign? I don't remember crossing a black cat, breaking a mirror, or getting hexed by a witch so, who knows, maybe I wasn't paying attention. Though, I don't know which is worse, the environment is cursed or just me.
A flower for the sacrificed ones.