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A Run and a Walk

I did both today—a run early (but not early enough) and then a walk at lunchtime. I had to get to the register of deeds for something. Since it was a beautiful day, I walked (but in hindsight, maybe the bike would have the right call.

Killo is Long Gone

Almost Lost

A few weeks ago, the last time I went to the deed office, I had the presence of mind to leave a pocket knife in my bag back at the house.

I was clever this time too, but the x-ray tech must have been going for a promotion because she noticed the vintage Swiss Army Knife I forgot.

Vintage Swiss Army Knife

Faced with a 25-minute walk back and feeling like I’d pushed my luck walking in the first place, I went outside and looked around.

Found an out-of-the-way landscaping bed, dumped the knife, scattered a few leaves over it, and went back in and took care of business.

I came back out, and it was there.

I’d recently found this while cleaning out my parents’ house. They’re great little knives with no tacticool” presence. I picked up titanium scales to give it a refresh—it’s got to be 30 or more years old.

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