Reflections on my Run

Global warming is alive and well in southern California! I made the mistake of waiting until 10am to go for my run today. My apartment is always freezing in the morning since I only get afternoon sun, so I'm always trying to figure out exactly how warm or cold it will be once I get out into the sunshine. Gees, it was hot! I debated wearing a short-sleeve shirt or a singlet. I opted for the singlet--Thank God! I know I shouldn't complain. I do genuinely feel for my family and friends who are dealing with the crappiest winter in years back east. And I am truly grateful that I can do my winter runs in shorts and singlets. But it's human nature to whine, so I gotta find something to complain about here in paradise. But, something happened today to make me forget about the heat and make this run one of my favorites. As I was nearing the corner to make the home stretch, there was a guy walking his dog. A BIG guy with a LITTLE chihuahua! That always makes me laugh! But the piece de resistance was that little Fifi was dressed in a frilly, ruffled, bright hot-pink dress! How classic is that?? I think it takes balls for a man to walk a dog dressed like that! I ran the rest of the way with a huge smile on my face--it made my day! I can't wait to see them again!