I have a pretty set route in the afternoons, an enjoyable hour and 15 minutes if the puppy behaves. IF.

It is a loop through our neighborhood which contains numerous landmarks defined by good taste, bad taste, mysterious taste and plain old wonderful nature.

Photos were taken with iPhone in pouring rain, just so you understand the hazy quality…..

What used to be a single rubber duck on a tree stump right down the street is now an ever growing bestiary.

Entering the park, you are immediately among old growth trees, many toppled by this winter’s deluge and wind.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The playground, a new addition to the park, has little tile figures through out and sports signs “Kids only.” Since my dog can’t yet read we are often in forbidden territory….

Dog Catcher

 

 

The stream waxes and wanes according to the weather, was raging today, beautiful and noisy, both.

Eventually you come by a tree house that seems to have permanent additions or renovations going on, have yet to see a kid in there.

Then you pass number of artful and art-filledmaster gardens, shining with snowdrop and croci this week, all defying the weather.

Some have things jumping out of bushes, though….

Last stop is a little old lady’s house who sells used books out of her garage and decorates her apple tree differently for each season – of which there are approximately 17 since she has so much stuff to put up. Right now it is obviously St. Patricks Day season.

Did I mention it rained?