After two days of way below average temperatures, things are returning to normal. This morning before my class at the Y I decided to take advantage of the nicer weather by walking outside in the area around the gym.
It was 40 degrees Fahrenheit when I left the house, warm enough for my lightweight winter coat. I drove the normal route towards the gym, but instead of parking in the normal lot I turned early and parked several blocks away. After locking my purse in the car I set out.
I moseyed up and down familiar blocks which I know like the back of my hand from the drivers seat. However, on foot I saw many things differently.
- The first was the wide variety of houses large and small. Some probably dated back to the city's founding in the late 1800s. Others were built in the 1920's and 30's. There was an entire block of mid-century modern ranches. The newest houses were modern tear down/rebuilds.
- As you might expect of an area that had been around for a long time there were a lot of mature yard trees. I never realized just how many were sweet gums until I had to work hard not to trip on the thousands of sweet gum balls on the sidewalks.
- I found a Free Little Art Gallery, which I didn't even know was a thing. The display box had a sign which indicated people could "View Art, Take Art, Leave Art". I filed the site for future reference.
- I passed a house that had a fresh eggs for sale box next to their front porch. I didn't have any money with me, but once again filed the information for future reference.
- A house close to the Catholic church had a sign in their yard indicating it was one of the 14 stops on a walking Stations of the Cross (a devotion that commemorates Jesus Christ's last day on Earth). The sign had a QR code for more information. The code led to a page on the church's website, which I bookmarked to come back to.
Shortly before it was time for my class to start I headed back towards the gym so I could use the bathroom before staking out my spot in the studio.
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Good idea to enjoy the weather-Christine cmlk79.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteNice walk, Kathy.
ReplyDeleteOh I really like that Free little art gallery. We have a free plant stand that says, Take a Plant, Leaf a plant. Love the idea.
I could definitely get behind a plant swap stand!
DeleteIt was good that you took advantage of your extra time to explore the area a little before your class.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful walk-love the idea of the art and you buy fresh eggs too-hugs
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of buying fresh eggs, but in actuality I usually wait until the very last minute when I need them and take the easy way out of buying at the grocery store.
DeleteWalking does slow the World way down to where we begin to appreciate the Details and all the Small things we'd miss if we were just driving by at any Speed.
ReplyDeleteI am always amazed at how much more is out there.
DeleteLovely walk, Kathy.
ReplyDeleteSo interesting what one sees if they just slow down a little.
ReplyDeleteAmen!
DeleteWe miss so much when we travel everywhere by car . . . but it is faster!
ReplyDeleteYou discovered lots of things to revisit, and they all sound so interesting.
I like walking in a car.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Victor, you always have the most interesting ideas!
DeleteAh, yes, the world looks different from the sidewalk versus the city street. My very fast pace for the 17-minute mile has kept me from stopping to take pictures along the way. So many homes have beautiful yards and flower gardens, and my more relaxed walking speed allows me to stop and "photograph the flowers."
ReplyDeleteI find that some of my walks are brisk, and others more leisurely.
DeleteWhat a great thing to do! I feel inspired.
ReplyDelete:-)
DeleteDid you have your drivers license and medical card with you? For when someone finds lying unconscious on the ground?
ReplyDeleteI have enough information on my phone to get me started if an emergency happens.
DeleteI did a lot of walking this past week and I must say...It felt really good. I need to do more and take in the scenes...
ReplyDeleteI get cranky if I don't get my walk in every day.
DeleteThings look friendlier when you are walking. I will be glad to start walking again with the warmer weather.
ReplyDelete1800 that is very cool. Hope you had a great class.
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing how much more you see all around you when you're on foot.
ReplyDeleteYou saw a lot while walking.
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