Last week I ran into Kym and Piper along the trail in Chagrin River Park. We chatted a little bit, that is Kym and I chatted while Piper kept an eye out for other dogs and observed the activity around us. After a few minutes, Kym and I realized that we had met before. I …
You’ll never hear the words…
Those of you who, like me, regret the rapid passing of Autumn and its transitory beauty , need to read this celebration of winter. Yes, I just used "celebration" and "winter" in the same sentence. Maybe we will find more pleasure in the coming season if we sprinkle it with at least a little bit …
Autumn’s amazing display
Two months ago, around the end of September, I wondered if we were going to witness the glorious Autumn colors that we have seen in other years. If the amount of light and rainfall has been just right, the display will be eye-popping. This year didn't start out looking so promising, but it gradually turned …
A little backyard birding
Autumn is advancing: November 11, 2015
The pictures on this gallery demonstrate how quickly Autumn is advancing. Sadly, the brilliant fall colors are losing their luster. Winter is coming, but that doesn't mean trail walking is over for the year. As long as you dress for it, you can still enjoy being outdoors, so get out your winter garb because we are going to …
Take a tip from Tank!
"A smile is a curve that sets everything straight." -Phyllis Diller I only have time for a short post today, and I want to share Tank's picture because he makes me smile. Yesterday, when I ran into Tank and his person, Maria, in the park, he tried his best to set  the world straight. Being a sweet, …
A Fabulous Friday Face and more fall photos
Let's start with the Fabulous Friday Face. I was snapping photos in the Rhododendron Garden when Gail came down the trail. "She would be a great Friday Face," I thought to myself, and I was right. We were both enjoying a walk in the Arboretum on one of those rare November days that you wish …
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One more beautiful day
I don't know how many more days like this one will come our way before this wonderful season ends, but I'm guessing it won't be many. Therefore, this week I am going to share a series of posts from today's visit to the Holden Arboretum. The fall colors are past their prime, but they are still …
Back to the birds
If you are a regular visitor to my blog, you are probably aware that one of my favorite photo subjects is birds. Not extraordinary birds, just those that show up at our feeders or along the trail in the park. For the last several months I have only posted birds occasionally because I have been too …
I can’t believe this week flew by already!
Have you  ever had a week fly by so fast you didn't know where it went? Or what you accomplished? That's what happened to me this week. Seven busy days gone with the wind (and several of those days were very windy!). Here are the high points of my "week that was:" Upgraded my iMac to the latest operating …
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SEEN ALONG THE TRAIL 