Today’s long walk included my childhood neighborhood in Avalon.
Although I’ve lived and worked on the island forever, I find that walking past a specific location or building triggers long ago memories.
The slower pace of our lives has allowed me this gift.
My husband and I started dating in high school, so he is often part of those stories and tolerates my nostalgia!
For example- from the 55th Street Bay Park, the neighborhood kids would take row boats or a Sunfish over to the sandy beach near the end of Fourth Avenue that we considered our “swimming hole” 😎
Listening for Nature
With fewer cars on the road and only a small percentage of homes occupied, the early morning “quiet” is remarkable.
We are able to focus the distinct cry of an osprey overheard, and the thump of the waves against the jetty rocks.
I want to appreciate this peaceful time rather than stressing out over the future (I save the stressing for AFTER the walk!)