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This morning’s walk

April 18, 2023

I took an enjoyable walk at Reservoir Ridge Natural Area this morning. The clouds were drifting along with the wind, always changing, seemingly asking which shape appealed to me the most. A couple of red-tailed hawks effortlessly soared on the invisible wind currents above me. I found myself surrounded by a half dozen meadowlarks sitting atop fence posts or rabbit-brush as if calling for my attention. A noisy magpie seemed to want my attention, also. I felt important. So, I gave them each my attention and began a conversation with them. It caused me to remember the older man who walked the city streets talking to himself when I was younger. I thought he was crazy. Now, I walk nature trails while having conversations with nature and I’m not concerned with what people may think. And, I know longer consider the old man to be crazy. 🤪 In this image you can see the meadow beginning to green up, as are the two pastures on either side of me.

Retired. Having fun with photography. Journal daily. Meditate daily. Learning haiku/poetry. Have a love for fountain pens.

6 Comments

    • Monte Stevens

      April 19, 2023 at 11:04 am

      I must admit I have a beautiful area to live in. It’s not perfect as when we reach it gets extremely cold. I do not handle the cold as I did in younger years. And, at my age I now walk rather than dash from here to there. I take my time!

  • Earl

    April 19, 2023 at 3:06 pm

    It is one of the few benefits of growing older, caring less about what anyone else thinks of you. Maybe I’m on my way to being that ‘old man’ who people sometimes feel is crazy. Heck, perhaps I’ve already arrived! LOL

    Lovely scene, Monte. So glad you’re back to being out and about again. Bonnie’s been keeping me busy with some outdoor Spring projects lately.

    • Monte Stevens

      April 19, 2023 at 3:45 pm

      LOL We are at that stage in life, my friend. And, I suppose having Bonnie keeping you busy with outdoor Spring projects will keep you feeling younger. Don’t forget to talk to yourself as you go about with these projects.