And here is evidence of a lovely rain-free autumn walk in Hemer Park with Abby today.

I have thoughts that are (sort of)begging to be put to paper. Thoughts about politics (ugh) and thoughts about the Jian Gomeshi scandal, which involves thoughts on rape and why women don’t report it.

But lately there have been far too many women out with their rape confessions – and the reasons why. I choose at this point not to add my voice.

Instead I am going to happily contemplate the lentil soup I am making for dinner, the hike on the ridges tomorrow and a four-day weekend next week with a lot of good hiking in the offing.

I am going to focus on the fact that life is very good.