...house of Sally and Glenn, which included a chance to play with Louise and Sydney.

Last night, at our little Eve exchange, Sue and I got (rom Abby & Tony) FitBits, little things you clip on or carry that sync with your smartphone—sort of a pedometer/GPS/calorie counter/coach. According to it, on my walk today with Pax—our regular big loop—I took 5,337 steps, for a total of 2.59 miles.

This raises some interesting questions, to wit: how much varience will there be day to day? does speed matter? do conditions of the surface underfoot make a difference? and what would happen if Pax wore it? Might be time to crank up the scientific method.