Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Autumn Bridge

It's Deering Oaks Park in late autumn. In childhood and now, I never miss a chance to take a stroll 'through the Oaks'. The skating pond, the duck house, the bandstand, this bridge, the warming hut and the seemingly, endless pathways were all a part of my youthful ways and still are. I like to think that I'm still a bit 'youthful'. In many ways, the antics I pulled in Helen Kibler's seventh grade reading and social studies classes still linger very much in my adult psyche. I readily believe that those who know me well, today, certainly my siblings, would probably agree. This park is special to me, always has been. So, I was very excited, last Christmas, to open a lovely ornament of the Duck House from my PA(Personal Assistant... hahaha!) and dear friend Donna. It'll be hanging in another 3 weeks or so, filled with special times among these shrouded paths.

18 comments:

  1. Great place for a stroll. Nice story about the Christmas ornament....enjoy.

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  2. Oh, I feel a tinge of melancholy in my lower back. I wonder what some of those antics were and what Mrs. Kibler made of the Birdman.

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  3. Looks like a wonderful place to make memories.

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  4. I would enjoy that walk, too. Intriguing (for you and for us) to return to places of your youth and ones that keep you youthful, no doubt.

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  5. Brattcat had a photo of a great place to meet friends and you have a photo of a wonderful place for friends to stroll and a sunny fall day.

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  6. This is a lovely scene! I love the color of the bridge and the leaves. And your stories always add something to the photos. :)

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  7. Love the colors and the composition!

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  8. Such a classic picture. I would love to walk there.

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  9. I really like this shot. Wonderful color and perspective.

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  10. Now thats a great spot for a stroll.

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  11. Good photograph and a nice walk down memory lane.

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  12. Gosh, that is so pretty. Nice photo!

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  13. I love it! The effect of it is great!!

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  14. Sounds great, lean back...take a look a the sky, take a deep breath and just inhale the beautiful aroma that comes. Sap, dry leaves, crisp air, and just the beautiful season! Have a wonderful day! :-)

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    Sheila Smart

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