Hiking with Karen

it was so beautiful that the switchbacks pulled

us up the hill.

she told me that she felt unappreciated because

Daniel was getting more attention in his work

than her

we can understand drones flying the sky

so uncertain about Python code and big equations,

words we don't understand and have to act as

if we did,

so she then pulled me up the hill as I was flagging

and the sun was hot

we stopped for fresh blueberry pie

i ate both pieces, she ate almonds

so healthy

i needed the encouragement.

finally

we stumbled down the hill to lunch

she promised she'd explain her work so

i could say more than that she is simply

super smart, funny and beautiful and she

can out-hike me any day regardless of

the altitude.