Another lovely day in Lenox, and another refreshing one for us. After an early breakfast (not on the porch, due to the temp just in the high 50s), we drove to the beginning of the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail near Pittsfield, MA, and took an absolutely delightful 14-mile ride along lakes and mountains. The trail seemed mostly flat, but I got a tremendous workout on the ride, partly, I guess, because I pushed pretty hard in my highest gears. I was very impressed with the trail, and so glad Cia suggested it.  

In the afternoon, we relaxed beside our lovely lake, taking dips now and then, reading, watching the scenery with binoculars. 

ON LAUREL LAKE

(two in their 70s)

Everything was swinging – summer trees,

the flag above us on the pole, the breeze

that swayed and made the water undulate

in gentle ways. It was as if the gate

of summer was unlocked and swinging

back and forth for fun, and life was singing

just because. We sat on swings and swayed

together in the twirling life our love had made.