November! Can you believe it? I have been enjoying every minute of Autumn in Central NY and yesterday was no exception. Head in curlers (yes, I do that occasionally-ha) and a kerchief to cover them, I took my little Lilly Chihuahua to Hoopes Park in Auburn, NY.
I have been walking in this park since I was a teen and this day I was remembering when I skated with my Bill on the pond when frozen so long ago when dating...
The fountain now silent for the winter...
The beautiful Gazebo with the wonderful colors of Fall all around...
The little stone bridge over a small stream...
And of course the many Mallard ducks that reside here year round were basking in the Autumn sun.
I love the stones that line the pond and all the beautiful leaves on the many species of trees! I pick some up, some Oak leaves as I have always done when walking with my little children so many years ago....
Oddly, I do not remember the twisted trunk of this tree.
And I take home my treasures to draw later on and photogragh them on my lace tablecloth. I am at peace.
I passed an older couple more than once going around the Pond and I observed them perching on different benches as they walked hugging and holding hands... I asked were they "still in love?" or "new" in love?" And the woman answered, "still in love." And the man added, "isn't that wonderful?" They were like my Bill and me and though Bill is gone from the earth now, I am still in love...♥♥♥
My wild heart to yours...
Kerrie
3 comments:
Kerrie, it looks like a wonderful place. Not too many towns like that now.
Such a wonderful post. Memories are a wonderful thing.
What a lovely park, Kerrie. That gazebo is wonderfully old-fashioned. Blessings to you, my friend.
xo
Claudia
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