December 30, 2009
A Field of Diamonds
Earlier this year I decided that I would walk outdoors instead of using the treadmill at the gym this entire winter. Little did I know when I set this goal, what beauty I would enjoy. One cold frosty morning a couple of weeks ago I started across the open field above Holmberg Park in Northwest Spokane. The sun was just beginning to rise from the east and the angle was perfect to turn the entire frost covered field into a sparkling wonderland that appeared to be a complete field of glistening diamonds. There have been several mornings where frost covered the field since then, but nothing as spectacular as that first morning.
I find that these morning walks set the tone for my day, and as cold as it seems at the start, by the time I get back home the exhilaration of a new day is there. I find myself planning the next day’s walk while falling asleep the night before. It is great to live so close to a natural area that includes wild turkeys, deer, and other wild life for our viewing enjoyment. One of the great things of living in Spokane is the abundance of outdoor activities right at our back door.
