the river guide speaks

After church, I stole away on my little green kayak.

steal: to move, go, or come secretly, quietly, or unobserved: She stole out of the house at midnight.

Thank you, dictionary.com. I might add: She stole out of the house at midnight with her kayak.
-because it is something I might do. I just haven't done it yet.

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Thank you, dictionary.com.

I might add: she stole out of the house at midnight with her kayak -
because it is something I reall would do. I just haven't done it yet.

May I share with you a few shining moments from my trip?

The above scene is the view as one rounds the corner of Cow Island. I call it Cow Island because there are usually cows along the shore. No cows today, but I did startle a lone blue heron in the marshy grass.

He must have missed the last southbound Blue Heron bus. Poor guy.

The trees are bare, but they are still beautiful to me.

My beloved railroad bridge comes in to view. I have never jumped off of it into the water. But my kids have.

As I pass under its rusted trestles, I see the homestretch.

I paddle past my beloved church, too. There are a dozen cars in the parking lot, which makes me wonder if I am missing something.

From here, I guide my little boat as near the falls as I dare. It's as close to living dangerously as I ever get.

After I drag my trusty craft up across the road and stow the paddle in the garage, I go inside & make a fire in the wood stove.

The End.