Today I thought I’d take you for a walk through my neighborhood
where the agave’s are shooting out their elegant arches
the jade plants (money plants my daughter calls them) are covered in small white blossoms
the aloes are regally blossoming
here we go down eucalyptus lined lanes
past zen gardens
with interesting rocks
and, yes, delicate roses bloom here in january
all things soft grow here in this gentle place
these are the natives brightly glowing
architectural landscapes
where mermaids hang out
after a few blocks we’ve entered the Douglas Family Preserve on the mesa bluffs. The Michael Douglas family helped secure this land to keep it safe from development.
It is a doggie fest here no matter what time of day you come. We Santa Barbarans LOVE our dogs
It’s a social gathering for the neighborhood dogs and their human companions
lots of frolicking
sniffing, meeting and greeting
this is Kosmo and Georgie- our babies
snags are left for the wildlife
There is a poetic feel to this park that I adore
here is the lookout at the far end of Hendry’s beach or Arroyo Burro as it is now called
the trail loops back around with this picturesque view of the mountains, our protection
that is Hope Ranch on the other side. I have some paintings hanging in the grand homes over there.
today I am in such a state of flow
feeling a real sense of peace with what is
and I’m appreciating that with age I’ve gotten better at non-attachment and non-grasping
I feel an affinity with these primeval bird of paradise
these are my thoughts on today’s walk- loving acceptance of what is
as I head back home to my magical life.
Thank you Santa Barbara for your beauty. Thank you Kosmo and Georgie for taking me for my daily walk. Thank you Michael Douglas for preserving our neighborhood wild area.
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It’s been magical taking a walk with you through an absolutely heavenly looking place, your Santa Barbara. If I did not live in Boulder I suspect I too could be exceedingly happy just where you are. Everything about you, your newly fixed up house, your paintings, your walks and gardens, are just wonderful. I am wondering if you share all these events with your mom. I think you are so very special. Love, Mila
Hi Mila, Thank you so much for your beautiful comment. Yes, I know you would love it here and if you ever get a chance to visit we have a guest room waiting for you in our home. I have a wonderful partner and life is very good. I’m not sure how often my Mom reads my blog- she’s only mentioned it a couple of times. At any rate, I think you are very special also and remember your lovely cooking well. Glad to reconnect with you here! Love, Erin