Barefoot Adventure

This morning I took a walk.

Barefoot.

Intentionally.

Just to feel the earth under my feet...

and to feel the softness of the soil...

I walked across cobblestones imbedded in moss...

on my way to visit our climbing tree...

I took a short break to take in the sights...

and to smell the earthiness of the salt marsh at low tide~

perfume to to me...

I stopped by Bob's (the racoon) trail  in hopes of getting a glimpse...

and then hopped over to Arnie's (the neighborhood armadillo),

but it was too bright out for him to make an appearance....

Oh, and by the way,

did I mention that the grass was freshly mowed!!...

And just as I was about home,

I had to stop and admire Ruth Ann's garden...

that I get to enjoy each day as I walk out my door...

before I made my way back to my air-conditioned,

earth-toned sanctuary...

because 

summer was making a huge statement...

"I AM HERE!"