Today I got up early and invited my daughter to join me on a bike ride. Elizabeth has a bike that she loves to ride, and I’m making a commitment to add more exercise back into my routine. 

We rode along the Mississippi River bike path, then along Minnehaha Creek and finally around Lake Nokomis. The morning was bright, the water sparkling and a beautiful blue sky was above us. Perfect!

Today I’m thinking about positivity and giving back. I was invited to attend the City of Lakes Rotary at the Minneapolis Club in downtown Minneapolis this morning. I had heard of Rotary but didn’t really know what to expect.

An uplifting experience
I was delighted in what I experienced. I was met at the door by a greeter, then pointed in the direction of the coffee (important at 7:15 a.m. on Wed morning.) Then signed in. This club has more than 100 members and about 65 of them were at today’s meeting. The thing that struck me the most was how outwardly positive everyone was. It was easy to see that they liked each other and had built relationships that valued humor and ease. It was uplifting.