I’m leaving for Nebraska tomorrow. I’ve had a list of things I want to do before I go. As of yesterday morning, the list was almost done. On the list: filling my spare tire with air. I filled it, but it had a leak from the valve. I took it to my regular place, Mr. Tire at Harford and Taylor, and the guy looked at it, fiddled with it, and it was fixed. No charge! I love that place!
That was done by 10am, leaving me the whole rest of the day. What would I do? I decided to go to a shopping place called The Rotunda. It had a quirky comic book store that I went to years ago, and I was curious to see it again. Interestingly, the entire shopping center has been converted into the lobby of the offices for a new apartment complex that has been built around the original Rotunda. The theater that used to be there is gone too, but a new theater is being built with the apartments.
The apartments are hip and young looking. This wall was part of the scene. It says “Before I die…” and had chalk for people to write ends to the sentence. Most of the answers were thoughtful and nice.
There was still a lot of day left, so I wanted to do something else before going home. I’ve heard a lot about the Cylburn Arboretum, and it wasn’t very far away, so off I went.
The arboretum is nice. There were lots of beautiful flowers and mature trees. The centerpiece of the property is the mansion. Unfortunately, it wasn’t open yesterday.
When I got home, I had a few garden things to attend to. I got a few goldfish for my pond. It seems like I stock it every summer, and every spring there aren’t many fish left. Either they’re dying, or something is taking them. The pet store sold them for 35 cents each, so I got twenty.
I also had a bunch of seeds that I bought in the spring, but never planted. Since I’ll be gone for a few weeks, I decided to just sprinkle the seeds here and there, and find out if any of them have grown when I get back. It will be fun to see.
Wow! That is such a full day! That wall is inspirational, dang it. I have a list somewhere, too, but don’t seem to be making headway on it. Before I die I really just want to feel content, and I’ve pretty much got that goin’ on.
Safe travels, Brad!
Your list is on your site too.
You should make cheese while I’m at your house this summer. Or amass a small fortune. I’d be interested in watching you do either one of those.
I am amazed at the leisurely day-before-a-huge-trip that you had. That never happens to me. I will emulate your example.
Have a great trip!