Day #23- April 6, 2017

The weather is invigorating today. It's fascinating to watch the water react to the impact of the cold rain dramatically hitting the surface. It's hard to really see it because there is so much happening all at the same time your eyes don't know where to look. The many glacial rocks on the shoreline displayed their beautiful colors and patterns today. A flock of tree swallows swam close to the water's surface getting their fill of the flying bugs that have begun to emerge.

Day #22- April 5, 2017

 My company today included a group of artists painting the vantage point from Thoreau's cove, an osprey making a racket flying back and forth across the pond, and the regular hopeful fisherman. As I was walking along the water's edge I kept noticing how the waves had created such interesting ridges in the sand and the dark organic matter had collected in them creating what looked like claw marks or dramatic brush strokes.

 The organic matter had also accumulated on top of the white sand in the cove in a way that made the sand look liked clouds in the reflection of the trees. There were many special pieces of art created that day.

Day #21- April 4, 2017

April showers bring May flowers.  The water level at Walden Pond has gone up a couple of inches since I first started coming here, though it has a long way to go to return to what it used to be.  Rainy and 37 degrees and Pete still came for my walk with me after he returned last night from Florida where it was 87 degrees and sunny!

Day #20- April 3, 2017

Wow, it felt like SPRING today! Fifty degrees, warm sun, birds singing, fresh spring smells! Several things caught my eye today.  The water was so clear and still that leaves and sticks floating on it seemed to be suspended in the air. I also found some really beautiful dirt and scum art!

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.