A Majestic Morning And A Memorable Afternoon

 August 6, 2025

   This is one of the happiest days of my life and I'll tell you why in just a minute.

The Majestics

Yes, this morning begat a majestic morning, complete with a majestic sky, majestic twin saguaros and a majestic Uno. Oh, and a majestic temperature (79 at sunrise) before the furnace kicks in. Oh, and I didn't meet anyone on the road (I'm not anti-social but it's just nice to walk and not have to make small talk). And Uno had fun with the buffalo babies, running along the fence and acting all tough, when, deep down inside he knows any one of them could kick his ass in a street fight.

Muscle Memory vs. Happiness

In my experience, happiness is a muscle that needs to be exercised. So I do morning reps (I think of them as mental push ups) where I focus on the things that are right in my world and I celebrate them with superlatives and on my walks I list them out loud, which is another reason I'm glad I didn't meet anybody on the road.

"Who is that old man talking to himself in such a loud voice?"

"I don't know but he seems to be scaring that poor dog."

Here is just a smattering of my morning pep talk to myself:

• How did I get so lucky to see New River Mesa at first light?

Daily Whip Out:

"New River Mesa at First Light"

• Thank you for a great dog who likes the same books I do.

• Thank you for making my childhood friend such a talented graphic designer.

Sneak Peek at the next issue

with a mockup by Dan the Man Harshberger

• And thank you Universe for also making Dan a good BozeCard designer as well.

   And, so, by the time I return from my walk with Uno at 6:15 in the morning, I am fired up to attack the day and not squander such an incredible opportunity. And for just that alone, today has been one of the happiest days of my life.

"If you want to improve, be content to be thought foolish and stupid."

—Epictetus