I decided I would go for a longer walk yesterday. I was going to walk to Barnes & Noble. It’s actually very close to my apartment, but would require crossing I-95. Instead, I have to take kind of a circuitous route so I can pass under the interstate. The underpass wan’t very pedestrian-friendly, but it sure made the walk interesting.
After visiting the bookstore, I decided to check out the Canadian geese that hang out across the street. The area is called White Marsh. I assume there is a marsh somewhere, though I haven’t seen it. I guess geese like marshy areas. Across from the bookstore is a pond that some business park installed next to their parking lot. The pond is filled with ducks and geese. I watched them for a while.
I decided to walk to the grocery store, thinking I might get some bread for the geese. On the way, I saw a tiger swallowtail butterfly. It was extremely close to the sidewalk, and was not flying away from me. I watched it for a while.
I didn’t get bread. I have been trying to be more thrifty lately, and it seemed like an unnecessary expense. Maybe another day I’ll feel more generous toward the geese…
Wow! You were so close to the wildlife – traffic included, I’m sure. I’m impressed!
It sounds like a very Zen day – books, nature, thriftiness. You’re becoming (insert name of famous Zen guy here).
Wow….that was quite a walk! I love B&N. I think I would even walk far to go there.
And I’ve fed those geese before. I’ve saved french fries when I’ve eaten at Red Brick Station to give them. If I remember correctly, they get a little too close for comfort.
…and speaking of butterflies: ever since “someone” helped design and plant our front garden, we have had aMAYzing butterfly/hummingbird visitors!! They’re huge, beautiful, and, according to Justin Berk (local meteorologist for the Nebraska Bradaptationers), indicative of a cold and snowy winter to come. He he. Can you say “Early excitement over anticipated snow days? I knew ya’ could.”