At about that time, I looked up from the keyboard and out my office window and realized, “it’s BEAUTIFUL.” That was it.  The computer was shut down, girlfriend called, the hubby grabbed and we were off.  Off to breath in the glory of Lake Tahoe.  Our goal was a brisk walk while checking out the Kokanee Salmon feverishly immersed in their annual spawn.  If you haven’t witnessed this event, run don’t walk to South Lake Tahoe and simply ask, “which way to the fish.”  Every year, the Kokanee perform their ritual along Taylor Creek near the Visitor Center.  

Not planned but joyfully received was more eye-candy than one would have ever expected. The vibrant gold of the turning aspens, a late bloom of lupine along the shore, a “Tigger-like” golden lab retrieving sticks, giggling children and stunning blue skies.

It only took an hour.  One simple hour out of the day to be refreshed, re-energized, filled with spirit and optimistic toward that which lie ahead.  There is a reason we live in Lake Tahoe.