Since today was beautiful, took a rather scenic walk with the dog through Rock Creek Park by the Smithsonian National Zoo.  Of course, you simply needed to walk outside of you did not check the weather forecast to know that it is shorts and t-shirt weather :)

“Passing on your left”

Proper trail etiquette dictates that when you are passing someone, usually from behind, you always pass on the left side and provide an audible signal to that effect.   Since bells are required in the District of Columbia and many other states, a simple “ping” is all that is needed.  Of course, saying “Passing on your left” will help those unaccustomed to the bell signal.…