Ah! Time change.
What to do with that extra hour!
I decided it should be an adventure.
A walk with my dog, Griz would be nice. Nothing abnormal about that, except that today, I decided it would be a take-your-time walk.
The air was cool, and fresh.
The sky was spread with a layer of white creamy frosting that covered the blue sky.
The sun peeked through the clouds, like a flashlight glowing under the sheets.
Hope for another day.
A quiet, lazy Sunday....
Sparrows balanced on power lines, reminding me - my God cares about the sparrows. How much more does he care for his children.
Yards were filled with colorful leaves begging to be shuffled through, piled up and jumped in. Flowers were missing,but stems and green leaves remained...it was not quite winter yet.
We stopped and visited with my special friend, Delores. She always brings a ray of sunshine to any day. Through all the hardships she has experienced in her life, she has been an inspiration to me. ...the most amazing woman of faith I know.
The town seemed to be slow in waking today. Hardly any traffic, as stoplights changed in sync, waiting for the busyness of the day to begin.
We walked to the park.
We were the only ones there.
What a treat to watch Griz run around. His ears flopped up and down as he galloped across the wide open space, his jowls pulled back in a smile.
I had no choice, but to laugh. You'd have to have been there.
We passed the football field, where my five children spent ample time...playing football, playing in the band, running track, (cheerleading - that would be my daughter). . . such important times. Memories made, character formed, victories and losses - samples of life's ups and downs.
We walked down gravel roads, and I sang and danced to the music. It was my adventure, my extra time.
It's a small town where I live.
The adventures have been many.
I looked at things I see everyday, appreciating anew, where I live.
I could've been busy doing other things with that extra hour, but I'm glad I took the time to slow down.
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I sit in my backyard in my quiet place.
I'll need to clean my Kaylee garden soon.
But right now I enjoy sitting here.
A cluster of daisies remain in the garden.
Some lamb's ears, or Stachys byzantina (Latin name,) continue to thrive.
A gentle breeze rustles the leaves, and Griz meanders through the yard, sniffing and peeking through the bushes.
I am thankful.
Thankful for the adventure of everyday life.
Thankful for the people who cross my path.
Thankful for the beauty I see when I take the time.
And later - - I think I'll have some chicken tortilla soup, warm up some cider and watch the Broncos with my family.
It's a good day to share the time.
