The Inspector and I have been spending the past week in isolation as we both have been battling some rather nasty colds which have included sore throats, heavy coughs and stuffy noses. In this world of COVID fears, naturally we have been making sure that we have stayed well away from other folks. We are both feeling a lot better and so decided we needed to get out of the house and get a much needed change of scenery and some fresh air. On Friday we went exploring out into the southeast part of the county and found this lovely county park well away from people that we have not discovered before.
I found the perfect tree for a tree house!
If I were a few years younger (well maybe more like fifty, LOL!), you might have found me straddling that branch with one of my brothers.
When we got home I noticed this little family taking a rest near the apple tree. Aren't they sweet? Their mama has been bringing them around quite a bit lately. They were certainly as curious about me as I was of them. Looking at these guys reminds me I recently picked up an old copy of the original children's story of Bambi by Felix Salten. I find it relaxing to spend a quiet summer afternoon occasionally rereading a classic children's story. They are quite different from the Disney versions and much more interesting. I know that many of you will agree there are few things more satisfying than reading a good book.
“Oh, for a nook and a storybook. With tales both new and old. For a
jolly good book whereon to look. Is better to me than gold.”— Old
English Song.
Adieu!