Walking the Dog

With a break in the hot weather it was a great day to take the dog for a walk.

Some walks are better than others - if you are paying attention and taking it all in.

In my view you should never walk too fast.

It is better to stroll carefully - yet deliberately - and be exceedingly observant.

Sometimes it's nice to stop and smell the flowers.

Like these ox-eye daisies














Or this Canada anemone














Nature isn't always so pretty though. It can also be a cruel mother.

We discovered the remains of a newborrn fawn.














Yet, hope springs eternal.

Mama robin is working on a second hatch of youngsters.














We make the turn and head for home.

All of the snuffling and running-about has taken some of the snot out of the dog's attitude.

Girlfriend is less a leader and more a follower.

After a mile and a half we reach home and the dog's reward is a swim in the rain garden pond.














That's an altogether pretty good life - if you are a dog - or a person for that matter.

There's more over at the other blog.