Ridgewood Walker: saturday

I plan to think green today. I am foiled by the white that covers all that I see. There is no safe place to walk. The snow is hardened to the point where the easiest place to walk is on top. As I cross a field my mind imagines conquering the North Pole- how did they do it? The snow slows you down and the wind beats you back.

A bus driver slows kindly, thinking I might be getting on...

No, I am taking a picture... he nods, waves and drives away

The 25th day and I encounter the real Ridgewood Walker. Not that I'm not really walking, I am. The real Ridgewood Walker walks every day, all year round. I have not seen her since last year and started to worry. This treacherous cold walking morning brings her across my path.

Yes, she's been out, usually at 6. Today it was later.
Nice to see you!

Those are the walking spikes you told us about last year! They are the only way to get around this morning. The street has 3 inches of ice, the sidewalk can't be found...

Be safe Ridgewood Walker! See you again, I hope

There's something cool and green at the bagel place.

great decorations

Shamrock bagels and lucky Green cream cheese..
Top O the Morning!

Irish Eyes new owners promised to be open for St. Patrick's Day. It's early... there's time to clear the sidewalk before the celebration. The dancers will be there this afternoon.