Sun Peeks Out in the Park

Whenever we can, we take our morning walk in the park across the street. By the time we get home it’s about two miles. But when it rains or is very cold and windy we’ll drive over to Tyson’s and walk in the mall. Lately the usual leafy path we take has been a bit muddy and wet, so we have been taking the paved route that takes us behind the community center. As is with winter, any sunshine is always appreciated. I need to have sunlight - it always improves my mood. I haven’t taken any photos in the park lately because it’s been chilly and dreary. So today when the sun was trying to shine, some things started to pop - enough to make me want to take a photo. The shriveled birch tree leaves looked interesting and the stream that we now know and love looked inviting with the walking bridge seen in the distance. The park bench and the muddy path were things we avoided. The ivy growing on the tree was showing signs of new life. No one could be found on the usually busy playground. A twig was caught in the fence, and the holly berries make a nice hedge. It’s a whole different vibe here in northern Virginia compared to living thirteen years on Capitol Hill. Sometimes we miss it, but less and less lately.