(Have I mentioned that plagiarism just is not cool? I think I have. Yes, Maxie has been copied. This is getting out of hand.)

I walked yesterday to honor Maddie Spohr. The walk was supposed to be two miles, but it was less than one. It was disappointing, but it was for a great cause anyway. After the walk, we sat down and discussed our reasons for being there. The man had asked me beforehand about “my story,” and I told him about Maddie. He asked if she was a relative. “No,” I simply said, “I just saw the story about her on the Internet, and I wanted to walk in her honor.” During the discussion, I was called on, and I told every one why I was there. I felt humbled; it doesn’t have to be someone you know or knew.

Since the walk was less than a mile, when I got home, I took out my bike and went for a ride, even though it was nearly ninety degrees. I felt great afterward (although slightly miserable from the heat); I took a cold shower and relaxed while reading a book. I enjoy days like yesterday. I hope I can have more of them.

It’s Sunday, and that means I have to announce my Blog Crush. Today, though, I’m sending you over to a blog, not only because it’s extremely humbling to read, but also because I’m walking for the little girl today. The Spohrs recently lost their little girl, Maddie, and I’ll be walking two miles this afternoon in her honor. When you get over to the blog, there are links in the sidebar so that you can donate (and there is also one in my sidebar) to the March of Dimes. Every penny counts.