Treasure in my own backyard

I woke up today feeling particularly uninspired and lethargic. Lately I have been feeling a quiet longing for change. A change in scenery, a change in our daily routine and most of all a change in where we call home. I have lived in the same town for nearly all of my 47 years. I have been thinking how lovely any place but here would be.

With the irritating and troublesome antics of a puppy encouragement from my friend Dakota I decided to go for a walk. My mom has always told me that the best way to change a mood is to go for a walk. I grabbed my camera, harnessed up my pup and decided to go find the treasure in my own backyard.

Let's go mom!

We set off ready to see if we could possibly find anything photo worthy in our boring suburban neighborhood.

We headed to the park down the street and found this lovely couple enjoying a leisurely swim. I wonder if they had been arguing prior to our arrival. They didn't seem to be on "let's swim side-by-side" terms.

The sound of the water was very calming and my spirits began to lift.

This little fellow was watching us while on his lunch break.

As we continued down the path, the sound of the traffic and sirens ( we lived nestled between a hospital and a fire station) began to fade away.

What a beautiful day!

As we rounded the bend something caught my eye...

I was feeling pretty good by now and even had a pep to my step!

Beautiful tiny purple flowers

By the time we returned home, I was happy, full of energy and was inspired to make several sketches in my sketchbook for future pattern ideas.

 I think I found some of the treasure I was looking for.

Dakota got a large drink of water and fell fast asleep.



It is going to be a lovely day!

Have a wonderful day, wherever you are.

Dawn