Rails, a river and memories

It felt like spring today. No wind, higher temperatures and overcast. The streets were wet as the snow melted. I was over-dressed and Kane was freshly bathed. I knew by the time we got back his coat would be wet and smelly. It was.

I saw one little cat in a window today and managed to get a photo.

 I was quite far from it and Kane would not stay still for a moment. He had the 'jimmy legs' today and was not willing to co-operate. When I walk this guy it is his walk...not mine. I stop when he stops; I let him lead. I have walked this dog every day for 10 years and I have watched him slow down and his prance change to a saunter. I remember thinking to myself years back, "when will this guy stop pulling so much?"  I tried many leads, did what the books told me to do and still he would want to be ahead of me, pulling. He is a herding dog so they are hard-wired and it was only natural for him. Now, I find he is by my side and sometimes lagging behind. On one hand I love it and on the other hand, it makes me sad and afraid of losing him.

 I stopped to photograph the river running through our town in the winter. The Mississippi River.

 I have enjoyed walking along this river for 20 years now.

I will have a lot of good memories when we leave this town someday and walking Kane along the banks of the Mississippi will be one of them.

Another will be our afternoon walks on the rail-line. These photos taken 2 years ago.

Here's my favorite photo of  Kane and Gary on the railroad track.

I came across this photo that was taken the weekend we brought Kane home from the shelter. He was an abused dog and was labeled a fear-biter but he bonded with me instantly. 

Once again, this pic was taken along the Mississippi River. We both are over 10 years younger here.*sigh*

So, that's a little about my Kanie and the Mississippi River.

Then it was home to bake some Branana Bread. (Banana and Bran Bread)

Allie dropped by and I sent her home with half of this loaf. It's a favorite of mine.
Pop over to 'lets talk dishes' if you would like the recipe. 

hugs, Deb