When I was younger I used to love it when it got dark early in the winter. I thought it was exciting. I guess because night time was grown up time. Little kids went to bed early, while Mom and Dad stayed up late. When it got dark early, it was almost like staying up later. Now that I’m a grown up myself (with a mortgage and everything), I try to maintain some of the thrills I had when I was younger, with greater or lesser success.
This by way of introduction to another pedestrian post.
I’m usually home by four, so I could take my dog Tabby for a walk before sundown. In fact, I could enjoy one of my favorite times of day: dusk. I have not had my act together to that extent this week. We’ve been walking after dark.
The great thing about walking after dark in December is that you get to see everybody’s Christmas lights. A lot of people in Herkimer decorate. Myers Park has a tree and lights on the pavilion. And if you stroll downtown there are decorations on the lamp posts. All kinds of Christmas spirit!
I’ve been enjoying my after dark excursions with Tabby. Maybe we’ll drive to the surrounding villages and check our their decorations, too.
I know this is supposed to be Lame Post Friday, and although some may call this post lame, I don’t believe it reaches the sublime levels of silliness I strive for on Friday. Well, folks, I’m disappointed too. Unfortunately, I work tomorrow, thus robbing Friday of some of its joy, and I have a sinus headache, which is taking its toll. Try me again tomorrow.
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