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Walking Into October
A late-afternoon walk, a beautiful lakeside community, a few photographs, and the people who make my walks feel like time well spent
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”
― Lao Tzu
I went for a walk in a different community one late afternoon in October. The weather was just right, warm enough to be comfortable and cool enough to make being outside enjoyable.
I love discovering different neighborhoods and lakeside communities. There is always something that catches my attention, whether it is a house I like, flowers in someone’s yard, a pretty view of the lake, or the way the sunlight falls on the water. Sometimes I set out simply to walk and end up spending almost as much time taking photographs.
That is one of the things I enjoy about walking. I don’t feel as though I have to get somewhere. I can slow down, look around, take a picture, and keep going.
My walks have also become my time to catch up with the people closest to me. I often call my mom, my daughter, my sister, or my best friend while I am walking. We talk about our days, what is happening in our lives, things that made us laugh, and sometimes nothing…
