Walking is the perfect way of moving if you want to see into the life of things. It is the one way of freedom. If you go to a place on anything but your own feet you are taken there too fast, and miss a thousand delicate joys that were waiting for you by the wayside. Elizabeth von Arnim

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Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Walking

Sunrise 6:23
Sunset 7:59
I woke up this morning to rain hitting the windows and thought it is going to be a wet walk today.  It really wasn't that bad though.  I brought my umbrella with me and had to use it for the first half of my walk.  It rained pretty hard at first and then it eased off to a nice steady light rain.  I walked around the lake and it was actually nice walking in the rain listening to the rain on the umbrella and dripping off the trees. I didn't see anyone for the longest time so I had the lake paths to myself.  It was great.  The rain let up and finally stopped altogether.  I spotted the deer and her 2 babies and took this picture.
 I also saw the white egret again, bunnies, and the ducks seemed to be enjoying the rain.  I watched a Cardinal snatch a cicada out of a tree.  The cicada fell to the ground making a funny noise and the Cardinal quickly got it again, happy to have a good breakfast.
About three quarters of the way around the lake I started seeing people again.  
I was about a mile from home when my phone rang.  It was my son David. :-)  He was out walking too (on a break from work) so we got to talk and walk together!  Nice! 
It started raining again by the time I made it home.

Now it is time for breakfast and to start the rest of my day.
Have a good one.
I'll probably be back again later tonight.
Happyone :-)

7 comments:

Vee said...

I've never seen twin deer, but John had that joy of seeing triplets last week on his walk. He described them like young goats leaping and frolicking in play. You guys are so blessed. Did your son catch the walking gene from you or do you just inspire him?

Rathi said...

That is so sweet to get a call from ur son.... must have been so nice... i agree with Vee... ur gene passed onto him i believe

Barb said...

I love walking in the rain - especially a nice warm downfall. Nice photo of Mama with Twins.

KathyA said...

I think walking in the rain is sweet -- as long as I can remain upright!

KathyA said...

I'm enjoying my day inside -- packing and doing laundry. Saw Cheryl yesterday.

Anonymous said...

I love walking in a gentle rain with my umbrella. You have so many beautiful things in your area to see. Thank you for taking us on these little journeys. I hope your week is going well.

George said...

I'm glad you enjoy walking in the rain. You did get a nice picture of the deer and fawns.