Our 'Old Man River' was looking good...clear, flowing, singing. It was such a lovely day on Sunday. It felt like the beginning of the Holiday Season, as the bridge area was lively with families, couples and a mommy-to-be posing for their photos. A whole family in white slip-like outfits, the daughters wearing cowboy boot with their flouncy dresses. Of course they stole my heart! Couples being told where to place their hands and how to gaze into one another's eyes. Siblings climbing on the cement benches while waiting for their turn.
Really such a simple thing to witness this annual tradition, but the deposit of joy in my neart bank was huge.
Someone thought the fence post needed this reflector. I had to laugh at that, as it looked like something I would do. I particularly liked the way the clouds mimicked the bridge.
Monday a trip into West L.A...two hours of traffic to get there, 20 minutes to get home. Not my favorite way to spend time. On the way there we saw a fire in progress (ended up being a single family home, fire put out in 20 minutes)...and an amazing large Hawk at the very top of a tree (not photographed this time). I had to laugh at the lock on this wire round...locking it to itself and nothing at all, just sitting there. It reminded me of the many wide open gates with all of their locks! haha
The corridor is finally growing grass again after construction months ago. I wonder if we will see dandelions in the spring?
The two newest bags...I'm still working with blues. The one on the left is one of the new series and the one on the right is a gift for a very dear friend. Her favorite color is of course, blue!
Today took us to a new park in the continuation of the Parks Project. The last time we tried to go here, it was closed for refurbishing, so I was curious to see it. The first part we checked out were the "steps". Wow. At first we were just going to look, but J. decided to give 'em a try. Then I decided to try too. He went to the top, I went to the second small landing (hard to see in this pic, but just several steps at best). At the top, which you can see here, there is a small space and then more steps! Talk about views!
You can barely see that in the photo above (with a lady standing at the very top). This makes the third set of steps in the area (that I know of). I think this is s trend in the exercise world.
There is a ball field and a BMX dirt bike path. Then we walked up the long, steep 4 level zig-zag accessibility path (although I'd hate to try it in a wheelchair, it was super steep!). The photos don't really show the steepness though.
We have 7 parks and a few community centers left on our list. I've enjoyed this adventure.
The climbing structures looked like such fun and had me thinking of my grandchildren a lot. The workout section was not as benign as it looked for this old gal! I only tried two machines and...nope, not for me.
Since we started this project (December 13, 2025), we've visited 28 parks, including the ones we'd been to before we made it an official 'thing'!
On the way out we say this little creature in its final resting spot. The cycle of life and death and life and...well, and "just going" as Jude says.
Time for a hot shower!
PS I forgot to say there were many benches. Thank goodness!
May you keep getting out in the best ways you can
May you keep making a life
May you keep place for the memories
