RAIN OR SHINE

Working in a very big government building has it's advantages and disadvantages. Living 2 blocks away makes it even better. In order to stay "fit," I never take the elevator, always take the stairs, and plan a vigorous walk in the afternoon. Sitting at a desk, in an office without windows is like being in jail. So, when  3 PM comes around, I get out the IPhone, turn on the music, put on the walking shoes, and travel 0.2 miles per floor X 8 floors, which ends up being about 1.5 miles. Not bad, and it is about the same distance as walking to and from work the the morning and evening, and for lunch in the afternoon. The additional benefit is that it can be done all year 'round, and there are other interesting paths that can be taken, all under cover.

The long, un-winding road that equals a city block