• Metro Parks

    Peaceful Place

    September 18, 2010
    Peaceful

    I had not been to Inniswood Gardens in weeks and sure did miss it. I’m finding these Metro parks are vital to me. As I stepped out the car, I immediately felt a settling of my mind and realized just how long it had been since my last visit. Within the park there are so many places to snuggle into and call yours. They have placed benches and gazebos in different places throughout the park just for you. The birds and squirrels like to entertain you with their songs and antics as they enjoy life. So, my time there was peaceful.

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  • Metro Parks,  Photography

    Wandering Mind

    July 25, 2010
    My Bench

    I have a wandering mind, a traveling mind, one that goes many places. I spent time at Blendon Woods Metro Park the other evening listening to the birds and being away from the bustle of the world of city. I found a bench looking out over a meadow and parked it. I wrote in my journal a few thoughts and feelings but my mind was constantly being distracted. It is a recurring theme for me. Sometimes those thoughts need to be written down as they will tell me more about myself or be the voice of the muse.

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  • insects,  Metro Parks

    After the Rain

    June 16, 2010
    Daddy Longlegs

    After a night of rain and lightening the sun popped out around 9:00 in the morning, so off to Blendon Woods park I went. I needed the time at the park as I only had the one day off before heading out for another 4-day trip. When you read this I will be somewhere up there flying around. I had an enjoyable time and found a few things to place in my view finder, such as this Daddy Longlegs.

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  • Metro Parks,  Plants

    Elephant Garlic

    June 10, 2010

    Allium ampeloprasum

    It rained for most of the day, sometimes hard, but mostly a gentle rain. When it started to let up just after noon, I headed over to Inniswood Gardens for some photography. The place was quiet and peaceful as no one was there, except for a few croaking frogs at Frog Pond. The time spent there was good therapy for me.

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  • Metro Parks

    Young Lovers

    April 1, 2010

    Young Lovers

    A walk in Inniswood  Gardens found this older couple enjoying the Spring day. Notice how their stride is in sync and I love the holding of the hands. The grass is really starting to green up. Buds are popping out. Flowers are opening up. What a wonderful time of the year.

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  • Metro Parks

    Where'd Spring Go?

    March 27, 2010

    The Wheel Barrel

    Okay, where’d the promise of Spring go? Las week we had clear skies and warm temperatures to wake up to in the morning. Now it’s cold again and we had about 3 inches or snow here in Ohio. Would prefer rain. Anyway, we did enjoy the warm days and made sure to venture outside and take it all in. This image is from Inniswood Gardens and is a small brick walled area near the Sister’s Garden. I made a few adjustments with Topaz  Adjust.

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  • flowers,  Metro Parks

    Spring is getting closer….

    March 21, 2010

    Flowers at Inniswood Gardens

    Yesterday was a wonderful day so headed off to Inniswood Gardens for a walk. People were out and about. Flowers are “springing” up, birds are singing their happy songs and the squirrels were busy looking for food. I got in some decent exercise then defeated it by eating my half of a pizza with my room mate. Darn good pizza, too! Hope you’re having a good weekend.

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