Biking To The Koi

The weather here in Texas is finally cool and crisp. Fall is truly here, yeah! This morning I took advantage of it and rode my bike, getting some exercise, closing rings on my Apple Watch, and feeling good. I rode six miles one-way to a friend’s house to enjoy his Koi pond. It’s like a little garden sanctuary amidst the otherwise dry west central Texas climate, a real oasis. It was tranquil, serene, quiet. Cool temps, crisp air, light breeze, warm sun, blue sky…it doesn’t get much better. As I rode, my six year old Apple Watch SE tracked my workout. And my AirPods played Japanese language podcasts. I got chased by some small dogs. I also was greeted by some friendly dogs that let me pet them. My bike tires did not go flat — thank God. It was a nice blessing to get outside and soak in some nature, moving, breathing, feeling the opposite of sedentary. After working at my computer desk job all week, Saturday morning is nice relief. Sleep in, grab a coffee, get some food, and then ride my…