When I don’t know what to write, I take a walk. Yesterday, Albert (“Al-bear”) and I set out for our neighborhood walk, but there was a stray dog roaming around. Albert could not focus. He wanted to go play with this new friend. I’m wary when it’s a dog I don’t know, so I dragged him back home and decided to drive to City Park.
A whole new playground for my 2 year old doodle with many new smells to investigate and large ducks to chase.
I love a morning where the sun is refracted by fog. I spotted a wood duck perched in a tree above the pond. I could hear their distinct call of warning, “Dog. Dog. Dog.” “Eek. Eek. Eek.”
I felt rejuvenated. Who knows? I may take this route more often.
Reflections on the Teche 
What a gorgeous trail! I love the fog and the silhouetted wood duck. I wish I could walk with you and Albert!
Oh, also “Boo Hiss!” to stray dogs!
Our neighbors called the animal control. I hope he has gotten back to his person by now.
What a lovely city you live in! Thanks for the photo of the map. Always love seeing the map-view of a space! This is such a lovely line because of your word choice: I love a morning where the sun is refracted by fog. Thanks for taking me along on a walk today! I’m still hearing those ducks!
I’m leading a walking/writing group this spring using the book afoot and lighthearted… sounds up your alley
thanks for the lovely walk this morning!
So beautiful, Margaret. I loved getting to come along with you on your walk this morning. Thank you for sharing these photos.
💙 Gorgeous and inspiring, thanks!
Walking helps me write too! What a beautiful space–I got to visit a small corner of City Park when I was there last June. Seems like a gem. (Is it the same City Park or do you have another City Park closer to home?)
This was city park in our town, New Iberia. I also love Nola’s city park close to my daughters’ homes.
Wow! Is your state filled with City Parks? Green spaces like these are such a gift.