It’s very windy today. The clouds are racing across the sky. It’s raining on and off. The sun comes out, and then it rains, then the sun comes out again. I’m at the Lily Pond with the frogs. I’m not feeling peaceful today. I’m feeling like I need to keep walking faster and further instead, […]
Day 174 – Big Old Tree Bench
I walked down past the Big Old Tree today. I always thought the Big Old Tree was the end of how far you could walk, but it turns out it’s not. There’s no path really, and I think it might be on private property, but I’ve come down to part of the river where I’ve […]
Day 173 – Private Bench
It is back to being cold again. Or maybe it’s just because it’s getting late in the day. I had a big day, and I’m quite tired as I sit on the Bench. We’re throwing rocks in the river to watch the ripples, expanding out in circles.
Day 172 – Switchback Bench
Some days it feels like I could sit on the Bench all day. Today’s one of those days. I don’t want to leave. There’s just something so special when you sit and ‘be’. And look at the sky, and the birds, and notice how the air feels and watch the water flow by. But my […]
Day 171 – Blue Wren Bench
I loved sitting on the Bench today. I loved it so much. Blue Wren Bench has been a special place for me. Today, I just feel so calm, so full of joy at the world around me. There was not one, but three bright blue wrens hopping around the Bench. I tried for a while […]
Day 170 – Other Side Bench
It’s a really beautiful sunny day. We’ve come down for a picnic by the river. We brought our burgers down. We saw Edward swimming down river.
Day 169 – Back Deck Bench
I’m out here at sunset. There’s crickets and frogs. It’s always good to come outside. It changes things up, and changes the way you think. When something’s tough, try stepping outside.
Day 168 – Switchback Bench
I’ve been talking out loud to the birds lately. They’re so beautiful. They bring me so much joy. Today, this little grey fantail was flying around, busily catching bugs. I said to him, “Dear fantail, I would love to take a photo of you”. And he landed on a fence nearby, and just looked at […]
Day 167 – Blue Wren Bench
I feel strange today, neither happy or sad, maybe just a little bit blank or something.
Day 166 – Switchback Bench
It’s a lovely day today. It’s not as cold as it has been. There’s a little bird singing close by to the river. I’m going to see if I can find him. And if I can find him, I’m going to take a picture and write later what it was. Note: It was a new […]