The baby just taking her first steps wobbled-ran to me with outstretched arms as I walked up Woodlawn and made me smile. Chicago rat in the alley dim streetlight. Kissing while walking in stride. The elderly limping to the store and walking bag with heavily weighted groceries. The bus passed me by but James wouldn't have done that. It's a nice night for a stroll back 36 degrees and the first night without need of a hat. I have the strong urge to walk to the Point and along the lakeshore--but last time I had that bright idea we got a ticket from the cops and went to court. I've learned my lesson.