You are a child of the universe, No less than the trees and the stars; You have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should .. ~ Max Ehrmann from 'Desiderata ' ~

 I first read this when I was a freshman in college in 1969.  It is good to know that it is still comforting and true today.

(daily ex. update, morning walk 3.2 miles, ytd walk 735.6 miles, pm tm 3.3 miles, ytd run 1248.4 miles.  day 37 of 5 K streak.  also scooped snow for 20 min.  fell on ice in the street for the first time this year....it is going to be a long long winter.)