Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Following the sage

 The clouds were hanging low on Stone Mountain, and we felt a few raindrops before we got into the woods.

Before an outing, humans tend to worry. The worries are often about weather, gear and supplies, but the possibilities are endless.

Dogs are always ready to get on with it. We had good sense to follow the dog. It was a little wet, but the woods are beautiful in May.

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