I went out again this morning for Starbucks and breakfast, taking photos on the way there and on the way back along Indian School Road.

My leg was still sore from earlier this week, and it showed. Last time this walk took me about 45 minutes. Today it took an hour and twenty. I clearly need to walk more often. I miss it more than I realized, especially after all the walking I used to do back when I lived in DC.

A blue-green agave with spiky leaves fanned out in front of a house

A blue-green agave, its spiky leaves fanned out like a starburst.

 A weathered mural on a concrete pillar with a red cloud shape and painted profile

A weathered mural on a pillar, a red cloud shape framing a painted profile.
Close-up of weathered wooden coyote fence posts

A closer look at a coyote fence, the wood grain worn smooth by weather.

 A red front door beside an old iron bench on an adobe porch

A red front door tucked beside an old iron bench.
A small doll figure and a decorative sign hanging in a tree

A spooky little surprise tucked into a tree, early Halloween decor already going up.

 A prickly pear cactus loaded with ripening magenta fruit

A prickly pear loaded with ripening magenta fruit.
Cross-section of a weathered tree stump showing the wood grain

Rings inside an old, weathered stump, cut open to the grain.

 A row of pigeons perched on power lines against a cloudy blue sky

A row of pigeons lined up on the wires against a big sky.
Old wagon wheels and frame resting among prickly pear cacti

An old wagon frame resting among the prickly pear.

 A prickly pear cactus growing in a dirt yard with houses in the background

Another prickly pear, this one holding its ground in a quiet yard.
A little free library painted teal and tucked under a tree

A little free library painted teal, tucked under a tree.

 A whimsical metal sculpture rising above tall ornamental grass

A whimsical metal sculpture rising out of tall grass.
A quiet neighborhood street with mountains in the distance in the morning

The street looking calm as I made my way back, morning light still soft over the mountains.

Slower pace today, but the walk still had plenty to catch my eye.