The days are shorter and the colors are fading to wheat, ochres and gray, It makes the pop of berries or burst of marigold still clinging to the trees, that much more special. And now we have had temps below freezing. Winter is fast approaching.
beautiful wildlife
I don’t know what so many people are not fond of geese. I always look forward to seeing them at the park. They are often snoozing on the lawn in the middle of the day. “Get a job!” someone yells from behind a tree. I say just let them be! ;)
change of scenery...
I’ve been mixing up my walks lately and find myself exploring new areas. When I set out, I often don’t know where I am heading but each day I walk, I turn down a different street to see where it goes. Sometimes I walk the same road for miles before turning, but with each different street, I feel so inspired. This area may not be beautiful to some, but I find beauty in the old buildings, signage and tangle of telephone wires hanging above the streets. Maybe in some way it reminds me of some of the old neighborhoods in Massachusetts—a little Hopperesque. Spring has brought a constantly shifting sky and the weather can change on a dime when I am out there wandering. At times I get rained on, but that’s just part of the adventure.
Spring still comes...
What a crazy time this has been. I’ve been quarantined for over two weeks, the country is deep in crisis mode with the Coronavirus, every non-essential business is shut down and it really feels like the end of the world. NYC is currently the epicenter of the virus, with NJ not far behind. (We are only 12 miles apart here). Besides constantly creating and chipping away at work projects, my daily walks have (as always) provided me with much stress relief and beauty. I feel anxiety the minute I turn on the news. People are fighting for their lives and to make it worse, they are without family or friends in the hospital. Cuomo is a bright light in all of this and his compassion has warmed my heart on the darkest of days. I am still afraid to go to any grocery stores so my outings are usually my solo walks. It’s always a treat to watch Spring unfold each year and this year more than ever. So here are some pics to hopefully brighten your day too!
Autumn colors
Been going on the most gorgeous walks lately. The foliage is finally starting to peak here. I just love fall. The colors and sky are amazing. Just wish it lasted longer!
