Walking is the perfect way of moving if you want to see into the life of things. It is the one way of freedom. If you go to a place on anything but your own feet you are taken there too fast, and miss a thousand delicate joys that were waiting for you by the wayside. Elizabeth von Arnim

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Wednesday, September 02, 2026

The Old Post Office

A mostly sunny morning walk with some clouds around.
Temperature was 68, a slight breeze and
sunrise was 6:46

Walked around town and stopped at the post office to
mail a birthday card to a friend.

There is an old building along the main street in town
which was the old post office.


Walked around the ball park loop, the new road loop, and
the lower cemetery.
Had all my steps in before I got to walk around the cemetery up the hill.

School has started up again.
I thought it started next week after Labor Day but they went a week early.
Mike, bus number 46 driver who has been waving to me for the 13
years I have been walking here is driving his bus again this year.
Nice to see him again after the summer.
Other bus drivers wave to me too but Mike has been here the longest.


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The KitKat ice cream I had last night was quite good
and it did taste like the KitKat candy
but it does not replace my favorite of
Chocolate Chip Mint.

Did some house work.
Laundry
Wiped down the kitchen cabinets
Washed the kitchen floor
Cleaned the bathroom

Sat out on the front porch and read.
Reading a Rhys Bowen book,
The Castle in the Glen
and it is rather good!!!

Having supper in just a little while
and then it's off for the Wednesday evening church service.
Have to stop at the library on my way to pick up a couple of DVD's.
Library is open late till 7:30 on Wednesdays.

Thank you for stopping by and hope you enjoyed your day.
HappyK 🙂
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18 comments:

Linda's Relaxing Lair said...

What a lovely old building, Karen! I have never tried KitKat ice cream, but I have had a KitKat hot chocolate!!! It is quite good!
My favourite ice cream flavour is butterscotch. Unfortunately I rarely have ice cream because of my pre-diabetic condition.
Your photos are lovely, Karen!

Lowcarb team member said...

I too mailed a friends birthday card today ... in fact I have quite a few friends and family with September birthdays.
You did well with your household chores today.

All the best Jan

Ginny Hartzler said...

Back in my day, school didn't start till after September 7th! That is a cute little bridge over the creek, don't know if I would trust it. Thanks for the Kit Kat ice-cream review, I will be looking for it!!

Michelle said...

The Kit Kat ice cream sounds good!

Mari said...

I'm a fan of old buildings and appreciate when they don't knock them all down. I like that little bridge too.
School started here too and today they ended up with a half day because it's so hot and there's no AC. I wish they would just wait until after Labor Day.

Dianna said...

Our kids here started back to school Monday a week ago. Our little neighbor kiddos all say that they like their teachers and are enjoying school.

The Scripture at the end is one of my favorite verses I like to pray back to God...that my mind would not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of my mind through His Word.

Ann said...

Years ago school never started till after Labor Day but they start early here too

Billie Jo said...

Hello, friend! Your walk sounds lovely, and waving at a friend for thirteen years? What a wonderful friendship!! Thank you for always inspiring. It is unbelievably humid here still!

ellen b. said...

Porch reading in September sounds nice. By now you might be home from Wednesday service. We had Wednesday prayer meetings at our Russian Baptist church growing up and the youth would have choir practice on that night. Have a great Thursday.

Granny Marigold said...

You had a very productive day. KitKat ice cream sounds like a flavour I'd like. I'll look for it.

Deb J. in Utah said...

Hi Karen! That old post office building looks very small compared to today's post offices. Glad you have another book you are enjoying by an author you like. Have a good Thursday. See you then!

eileeninmd said...

Sounds like a nice day and walk. Some schools have started back and some start next week. Take care, have a happy day!

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

I love R. Bowen and have a book by her. I'm going to pick up today and read it! You always inspire me! Sweet hugs!

🌺 Debby/From My Shasta Home said...

So what's in the old post office building or is it vacant?

Jeanette said...

That is such a pretty picture of the log over the stream!

Prims By The Water said...

They started school this week here too instead of after Labor Day. What a cut post office that was. Janice

Prims By The Water said...

I meant a cute post office. UGH Janice

Tom said...

...I'm sorry to be late, still trying to play catch up!