Day #19- March 31, 2017

 Freezing rain almost kept me from making my trip here today. Things started to clear up a little and I actually had a real desire to go for a walk in the cold rain, something I have really grown to love.  There was a busload of students here for a field trip so I wasn't expecting a peaceful experience, but I started out before them and really never even heard them.  I hope they were able to appreciate the day and the place too.

Day #18 March 30, 2017

A beautiful sunny day was a welcome sight.  The reflections of the sunlight and the shadows  changed constantly as the ripples came in to the shoreline. It was like watching a light show.  I was joined today by my friend Stacey who shares my love of the outdoors and all its healing benefits.

Day #17- March 29, 2017

The thing that struck me today was the color of the water in Thoreau's Cove. It reminded me of Grand Prismatic Spring in Yellowstone National Park with its rainbow colors.  The deep blue center gave way to greens, yellows and then oranges and reds the closer you got to the edge. You could see the color change as you followed the dramatic drop- off of the bottom and the reflections of the red pine needles on the forest floor provided the reddish tones.

Day #16- March 28, 2017

Today began the second half of my radiation treatments and to change things up a bit we walked counterclockwise around Walden Pond. Ha! It was another cold raw day but a couple of fishermen were out there with poles staked in the sand, hopeful of catching something.  I found a hospital bracelet on a shrub near the water today.  A 15 year old girl had come to Walden to find what she needed after her hospital visit. I wish her the best. There was some pretty yellow pollen art on the water in one of the coves. Another sign of spring.

Day #15- March 25, 2017

Light rain and 40 degrees isn't exactly the kind of weather that says "Let's go out for a walk today!" but the right gear and  the fresh air actually made it enjoyable and invigorating.  The best part was that two women from Utah were starting their walk at the same time as us and they had their two little girls, about (4 years old) wearing mud boots and raincoats and everyone was having a great time. I didn't see Friday's flowers which was disappointing.  Lesson learned- enjoy what you are seeing, not what you expect to see.

Day # 14- March 24, 2017

 Such a peaceful day at Walden Pond.  Simple quietness. The water was calm, a big change from recent days.  The first part of our walk is always on the colder side of the pond and there is always something beautiful to discover along the shoreline. This time I found a lovely vignet of four ice bells hanging from a log. (Funny that last night I had just been corresponding with a friend about his wedding.)  We saw no water birds until we got around to the opposite side and noticed a pair of hooded mergansers and a pair of buffleheads, but they blended in so well with the reflections and were difficult to spot.

The true sign that spring is here came when we were almost done with our walk and something colorful caught my eye. The bright yellow stood out in the mellow coloration of the day.  The color of Happiness. :)    

Day #13- March 23, 2017 (HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!)

A blustery day on the pond. A pair of swans joined the other birds on the water. I'm still enjoying the ice formations but wondering when spring will finally get here.