Stepping Stone Agility

I finally ventured past the porch steps this morning and took on the garden walkway. A row of slate pavers bordered the lawn like a chain of stepping stones across a wild green sea. Dew had made the slate slick, turning my walk into a real test of balance. Keeping my knees bent and my crossbow steady against my hip, I hopped from one cool paver to the next, clearing the grassy gaps between them without catching my boots. When I stuck a solid landing on the wide flagstone at the path's bend, I couldn't help but grin. My outdoor training is off to a flying start.