As I was walking my beloved dog, Sparkle, tonight along our favorite route, I remembered that I had written a blog post about this particular walk a while ago. Once again, being immersed in the natural beauty spoke to me and I thought this blog post merited another look.
A Special Place
Every day I take my faithful canine companion, Sparkle, for a walk along a route that we both enjoy. Sparkle likes it because it is a treasure –trove of (apparently) fascinating smells.
I enjoy it because it is beautiful and serene.
The route is a very popular path along Solivita Blvd which follows the course of linear stream. There is plenty of shade in the summer and shelter from the chilly breezes in the winter. I love this leisurely walk with Sparkle. It sets a happy tone for the day.
When I’ve felt anxious or troubled, I’ve sought its peace and calm. To me, it’s the perfect place to meditate. Even though we take this same route every day at least once, and sometimes twice a day, I never tire of it. The ripples on the surface of the water remind me that life has an ebb and flow to it. The trees, flowers, and birds that are attracted to this stream provide an ever-changing scene.
It is a piece of paradise practically in my backyard.
I know what you mean. I take Higgins for a morning and evening walk daily, along the lake between Shorehaven and Glendora. It is so lovely and glorious to be there! Both of us enjoy it immensely! We will have to try yours and Sparkle’s favorite place too.
Lovely peaceful thoughts. Nicely written
There’s something about being out in nature that provides a balance to life. Water is especially calming to me.
What a lovely story about Sparkle and how she had been important in the recovery for Dan and I am sure also yours from the dreaded Covid virus.
I love the route you mentioned, my favorite too. When my oldest sister Magda died and I had been
Unable to be with her I took my golfcart and drove that route with the Spanish mosses making it even more serene almost churchlike feeling that I got. I had with me my Boombox playing Chopin which we both loved and just cried and cried for having lost my sister Magda.
Thanks for your Sparkle story.
This looks so lovely, Kathy. Where is it in Solvita?