Not that I’m going to reveal the street name (because as much as I like everyone, it’s nice to have the road mostly to myself) but heading out from my house on my way to hit the highway brings me across a shortcut that guarantees happiness and relaxation. Cattle, corn fields, historic homes, open land, long views–the list of perks is almost endless. Also, it’s tremendously inspirational. The only drawback is the desire to constantly stop, draw, paint, take photos or enjoy staring. For a larger view, please visit the Landscape page.
So, which is your favorite road less traveled?
When the moss and the rock and feathery leaves all appear in the same color family, you know it’s springtime. Throw in a nice mix of flowering redbuds (how did they end up being named Eastern Redbud when the buds are purple?—just asking) along with a blue sky and, well, you have to stop and give it a good look. It seems too good to be true.
It’s definitely too good to last. A few weeks from now the greens will darken, as will the shadows, and nice though it may be, you’re going to already be looking forward to next spring’s show.
