You wrote this blog in prose, but it was truly poetic. I also “long for those spring and summer days” when we camp and hike and find “secret places” to enjoy in our parks. These crisp and sunny fall days have some merit, though, like our hiking, checking out the migrating water birds on the River, and watching the dogs romp in fallen leaves. Hope your rains quit soon, so you and Smudge can get outside for a breath of fresh air. Cheers.
