"Lake Ontario, from Toronto Island"

From #TheMerryPedestrianArchives courtesy of my friend #AbigailDoris.

https://the-merry-pedestrian.tumblr.com/post/119129368740/lake-ontario-from-toronto-island

The first image feels like where I currently am - mentally; stepping off a known and stable edge into the unknown.

I don't believe Ms. Doris is on this platform, but I visit her blog each Monday for a #mentalreset. I share her posts with hope that just as she inspired me to reconnect with my outdoor surroundings, others too may be so inspired. #MyMondayVisits

"Excellent craftsmanship, Charlotte."

From #TheMerryPedestrianArchives courtesy of my friend #AbigailDoris.

https://the-merry-pedestrian.tumblr.com/post/93494517490/excellent-craftsmanship-charlotte

I don't believe Ms. Doris is on this platform, but I visit her blog each Monday for a #mentalreset. I share her posts with hope that just as she inspired me to reconnect with my outdoor surroundings, others too may be so inspired. #MyMondayVisits

The week was a blur of glowing screens and "interesting things"—intellectual gymnastics that leave you electrified but hollowed out. By Friday, the digital world feels too abstract.

Time for the transition. The weather is awesome, and I’ve got a power washer ready. I’m trading logic for a physical delete key, washing away the cognitive clutter with a rhythmic arc of water.

Unplugging the Fortress to scrub away the digital noise. Ready for the sun. ☀️💦

#MentalReset #WeekendVibes

"Small towns are serious about festivals. #PotatoFest "

From #TheMerryPedestrianArchives courtesy of my friend #AbigailDoris.

https://the-merry-pedestrian.tumblr.com/post/57919574164/small-towns-are-serious-about-festivals

I don't believe Ms. Doris is on this platform, but I visit her blog each Monday for a #mentalreset. I share her posts with hope that just as she inspired me to reconnect with my outdoor surroundings, others too may be so inspired. #MyMondayVisits

"Gibson Hills trail"

From #TheMerryPedestrianArchives courtesy of my friend #AbigailDoris.

https://the-merry-pedestrian.tumblr.com/post/93729093120/gibson-hills-trail

I don't believe Ms. Doris is on this platform, but I visit her blog each Monday for a #mentalreset. I share her posts with hope that just as she inspired me to reconnect with my outdoor surroundings, others too may be so inspired. #MyMondayVisits

"Watch for Pedestrians..."

From #TheMerryPedestrianArchives courtesy of my friend #AbigailDoris.

https://the-merry-pedestrian.tumblr.com/post/84348180350/because-we-are-invading-your-neighbourhoods-one

"...because we are invading your neighbourhoods, one sidewalk at a time..

I don't believe Ms. Doris is on this platform, but I visit her blog each Monday for a #mentalreset. I share her posts with hope that just as she inspired me to reconnect with my outdoor surroundings, others too may be so inspired. #MyMondayVisits

"...the Eau Claire Gorge trail..."

From #TheMerryPedestrianArchives courtesy of my friend #AbigailDoris.

https://the-merry-pedestrian.tumblr.com/post/127277466545/i-went-hiking-in-calvin-ontario-on-the-eau

Nothing quite like this in my own area, but I just returned to hiking after too long a hiatus, and yes, it is beautiful.

I don't believe Ms. Doris is on this platform, but I visit her blog each Monday for a #mentalreset. I share her posts with hope that just as she inspired me to reconnect with my outdoor surroundings, others too may be so inspired. #MyMondayVisits

"Do candle wishes work on non-birthday kind of days?"

From #TheMerryPedestrianArchives courtesy of my friend #AbigailDoris.

https://the-merry-pedestrian.tumblr.com/post/46336838747/do-candle-wishes-work-on-non-birthday-kind-of

I turned 59 today. My birthdays are bittersweet for reasons that make it difficult to celebrate.

I don't believe Ms. Doris is on this platform, but I visit her blog each Monday for a #mentalreset. I share her posts with hope that just as she inspired me to reconnect with my outdoor surroundings, others too may be so inspired. #MyMondayVisits

"Places, revisited"

From #TheMerryPedestrianArchives courtesy of my friend #AbigailDoris.

https://the-merry-pedestrian.tumblr.com/post/80717788392/places-revisited

I don't believe Ms. Doris is on this platform, but I visit her blog each Monday for a #mentalreset. I share her posts with hope that just as she inspired me to reconnect with my outdoor surroundings, others too may be so inspired. #MyMondayVisits

"stand still"

From #TheMerryPedestrianArchives courtesy of my friend #AbigailDoris.

Mastodon, please send good vibes her way. Everyone can use some good thoughts now & again. Abbie is no exception, though she is exceptional.

https://the-merry-pedestrian.tumblr.com/post/99169428525/stand-still

I don't believe Ms. Doris is on this platform, but I visit her blog each Monday for a #mentalreset. I share her posts with hope that just as she inspired me to reconnect with my outdoor surroundings, others too may be so inspired. #MyMondayVisits