A walk in the park

Since it was such a sunny day, I thought I would do a bit of a walkabout in Ypsi's Riverside park. This is our humble version of 'Central Park'-- the occassional chilly breeze notwithstanding, it was a most pleasant experience. As you know, the sun, rarely seen at this time of year is to be cherished around here! So, armed with my camera I set about for a quick stroll along the crumbling asphalt paths, a pair of frolicking dogs amusing me from a distance.

I've always enjoyed the limestone workmanship of the old Emmanuel Lutheran church on River street, whenever I drive by, and now thanks to the lack of foilage on the trees, I had an opportunity to snap a picture of it's equally stately backside. True, a more picturesque photo op would be a pretty snow covered scene, but I really feel the 'truth' of a southeast Michigan winter lies in the dull browns and grays that are more often the norm around these parts.

Tranquil snowy scene, or dull earthy dormancy-- either one would satisfy me as I plodded about, the chill air feeling sharp and clean, especially after being cooped up in an overly dry house for several days.

As I finished my walk, and headed up the candy apple red staircase, a smile burst amid my face, a small reflection of father Sol himself, as I bounded up the street heading for my now 'standard' haunt of Bombadill's coffee house. Oh! A paczki? Don't mind if I do....... Rob