A pretence for a poem. A tanka, I think.
This is the state of mind to which I aspire.
Time Marches On
Shaggy grey coat,
Leaden skies, weary bones
Counting the beat.
Condensate chills the air
Ruminate, counting the beat.
This is the actual state of my mind, best expressed in a song, Counting The Beat, by New Zealand band, The Swingers.
I saw the small dog trudging along when I was out on one of my walks.
Take care, Sydney. Stay safe, stay sane, everyone.
Kind Regards.
Tracy.
Reflections of An Untidy Mind 
La da di da, La da di da….very catchy beat, perfect walking song!
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It is, Heather. It was inevitable that the photo and the music would coalesce. 😉
In other news, apologies for not visiting your blog regularly. I am a bit behind the beat at the moment.
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No worries. It will be there when you have time. I don’t post very regularly anymore. I always wrote in the mornings, but I have new demands at that time of day!
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Have you got a puppy, Heather?
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Haha! No puppy. I don’t think I could coordinate walking two dogs at once! Mornings used to be my time, but since Larry passed I now have morning dog walking duties.
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It is healthier for you too. 🐕
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That dog looks to have certain swagger. I must try that. Take care, Tracy.
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Wear a grass skirt when you do. ☺️
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Hey, I can’t walk at that pace! Slow the music down!
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I’ll have to think of something a little slower for you, Margaret, but I doubt you’ll have any problem keeping up with this one.
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😉
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I LOVE the video!!!
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I don’t think I’ve thought of that song for about 35 years, Liz , and then all of a sudden, it popped into my head.
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It’s so odd when that happens. I always wonder what else I might find rumbling around in my long-term memory.
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I know. It’s like a lucky dip.
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🙂
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Love it Tracy. Had me dancing 🙂 🙂
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Good. I might need another dance number because the weather certainly calls for it.
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Yeah….it got down to 24 here today 😂
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Show off. ☺️
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It was 2C last night if that makes you feel better 🙂
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I’m feeling slightly appeased. 😃
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😂
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These days, I think it’s easier to stay safe than sane…..
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I’m finally in the majority now, Ann.
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Sanity and safety have gone for a toss! But will try.
Love the song.
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🙏
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Catchy tune, a dog will walk faster and slower in the same walk while covering twice the distance. I would love to attach my step tracker to one or both of my pups to see how far they walk daily. Peace.
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Peace to you too, Clay. My dogs are much faster in the first 30 mins. Then we relax for a while before returning tiredly home.
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Love the poem (tankas rock!), the doggie, the song (first time I’ve heard it!). Many smiles despite the dire situation we find ourselves in.
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Yeah, it is not fun. Take care, Ju-Lyn.
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Very catchy beat, perfect for walking I imagine. 😀 Your poor feet – that’s exactly why I always wear the same kind of sneakers – comfy and unblistering. 😉
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They were my comfy shoes at one point in time, Sarah. I’ve leant not to favour one pair to the exclusion of my others, otherwise this happens. My comfort level is much improved after a couple of walks in them.
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Ah, that makes sense – and also explains why some of my boots stopped being so comfy! LOL! Glad your shoes are much more comfortable again, Tracy!
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