Peaceful

The dog and I just got back from our morning walk.  While it is starting to get light in the East, it is still very dark in the West.  The birds have not woken up yet, but you can hear the traffic picking up, on the main road a few blocks over, as people are staring their day.

Our neighborhood is quiet and still.  The loudest sound is the leaves rustling as we pass through them.  The air is cool and crisp, in fact I have started wearing my winter jacket when we go out in the morning.

A weekend, or holiday in this case, morning is my favorite walk to take with the dog.  There is nobody else out, so we take our time and he has the opportunity for a good sniff.  The only other soul we came across today was a neighbor out for her morning cigarette.

There is something very peaceful and calming about walking through the empty streets.  There is nothing wrong with taking a little time to stop and enjoy the moment.  Just a man and his dog.