My Bay Area friend said he finally found affordable parking.
It was in Sacramento.
Daily Smile
All smilesThe hike up Mount Diablo was going great.
Then someone asked how much farther, and the mountain answered.
I told my friend Broadway Plaza had a new chocolate shop.
He said he already knew. His wallet had been there.
South Broadway smelled like coffee.
The errand agreed to wait.
The Walnut Creek library said my hold was ready.
It had been ready since my last good intention.
The loop at Larkey Park was busy with strollers.
I matched their pace. It was the local speed limit.
Geary Road was green for a change.
I waved at nobody, just in case.
The Broadway Plaza garage said there was space.
It was on a level I will remember next time.
Olympic Boulevard at school pickup has a tempo.
It is set by the car that is being patient.
Newell Avenue was moving.
I celebrated for two blocks and a left turn.