Cougar Creek
Where I am standing is where Cougar Creek enters into The larger Salmon Creek. #klinelinepark #vanwa
Thoughts
Leopard slug
I didn’t realize there is such variety in slugs. This one is commonly called a leopard slug. https://agsci.oregonstate.edu/…/identifi…/common-species#klinelinepark#vanwa
Passerby’s
dormant tree, dead leaves, moss entrapped branches catching early afternoon sun, already partial shade, hip hurts, labored pace, stop to sit on bench, greeting passersby, always a smile with “hi” Sunday walks, the couples, the babies, the dogs, One social 6 yr old on a electric mini-bike stops to show me the special “Fox” insignia
little things
It is the little things, like A serene late to mid-afternoon walk, After a chilled morning of soft continuous rain, The serendipitous meeting of “Karen” in Chuck’s parking lot. Who knew that my offer to return her grocery cart (saving her the return trip) would lead to an hour and a half conversation, so full