My early morning bike rides are getting more difficult.

The sun is rising later, which means I’m leaving in the dark.

The benefit of starting so early is that I get to watch the sunrise.

The downside is that I have to be more cautious of cars, deer and other hazards.

And then there’s the weather.

On Tuesday, I was caught in an unexpected rainstorm that not only left me soaked but also left me  questioning why I didn’t look at the radar. When I ride during the day, I ALWAYS check the radar.

Yesterday morning, the fog that rolled in matched my general frustrations: I wanted to clearly see where I was going, but I just couldn’t.

Then I noticed something.

The fog was always just out of reach.

A tree hidden in the fog was completely clear when I  actually rode by it, and the drops of moisture on a spider web  made it more visible than normal.

And then I realized that trying to get ahead of the fog is impossible, but  appreciating the beauty of the moment is essential.

I also realized that I don’t need to chase or escape the fog. Instead, I need to accept the unknown.

Getting such clear insight always makes me smile.

Day 34: Accepting the Fog  Day 33: I See the Moon

Day 32: The Stonehenge Scene from This is Spinal Tap

Day 31: Perspective

Day 30:  Unlikely Friendships  Day 29: Good Samaritans

Day 28:  Am I a Man or Am I a Muppet?    Day 27: Shadows

Day 26: Bike Riding on Country Roads

Day 25: When Harry Met Sally

Day 24:  Hibiscus   Day 23: The Ice Cream Truck

Day 22:  The Wonderful World of Disney   Day 21: Puppy love

Day 20 Personal Theme Songs     Day 19:  Summer Clouds

Day 18: Bartholomew Cubbin’s Victory

Day 17:  A Royal Birth        Day 16:  Creative Kids

Day 15: The Scent of Honeysuckle   Day 14: Clip of Kevin Kline Exploring His Masculinity

Day 13: Random Text Messages from My Daughter     Day 12:  Round Bales of Hay

Day 11:  Water Fountains for Dogs    Day 10: The Rainier Beer Motorcycle Commercial

Day 9: Four-Leaf Clovers  Day 8: Great Teachers We Still Remember

Day  7:  Finding the missing sock   Day 6:  Children’s books that teach life-long lessons

Day 5: The Perfect Photo at the Perfect Moment     Day 4:  Jumping in Puddles  

Day 3: The Ride Downhill after the Struggle Uphill    Day 2: Old Photographs

Day 1: The Martians on Sesame Street