Better than . . .

Spinning is better than lots of things. Not all of them though. There are things that are better.

Riding, for example. Though sometimes I miss spinning enough that I fantasize about it being better than riding. Then I get on my bike, and it all comes rushing back. Sometimes I think chocolate is better, but then Sarah McLachlan says love is better than chocolate. Or at least your love is better than chocolate. That would suggest that love is better than riding (or spinning), and I can assure you, that is not the case. Not for me, anyway.

I went to a spinning class the last two Fridays (thanks, Jill!). Fun to remember where that fits in the world. I'm going to need another fix.

October in the Valley is a pretty incredible place. Today, for example, it's in the upper 70's, there's a bit of a breeze, a few clouds, and the bite to the air that yells out 'Autumn!' as it pushes around the tree tops. Last night, I went for a little walk in my neighborhood -- it was getting dark enough for people to have the lights on in their Halloween decorations (since when do we decorate for Halloween??), but it was warm and quiet and I was feeling sort of lucky to have this safe little neighborhood to walk through and enjoy. I like it when life feels slow and leisurely.

As I write, I can't quite remember what the purpose of this post was supposed to be. Originally, a little joke about how spinning is better than other stuff. Then I thought I'd write about the NCAC ride yesterday. And then just now, remembering that all of this is kind of pointless.

Perhaps I'll have some chocolate.