Today, Tyler, Jack and I took a drive to Castle Rock in Walnut Creek. The park is part of the East Bay Regional Park system. Much of the park is closed, but we were able to hike a couple of miles. Others were out as well, but social distancing was possible, and much easier than at the grocery store. It was warm, but a gentle cool breeze was blowing. I have fallen in love with the California Buckeye and its sweetly scented flowers. A butterfly was visiting this tree, but it proved to be elusive so there is no picture of it. Nonetheless, these trees beckon bees, butterflies, and us to spend some time with them.
No one is climbing these rock formations now. It is peregrine falcon breeding season so the area is off limits. How handy it would have been to have a pair of binoculars, but alas, they were sitting in a drawer back home. However, it was refreshing to gaze at these formations and to ponder baby falcons hatching. I came away believing that all young deserve time to be tended to, and the old deserve time just to be. There is plenty of time in between to tend to what needs to be done.
We then came home, cooked hamburgers, and took naps. A beautiful Saturday. It is quiet here. Jack's nap continues (he is older now and not as spry as he once was), and Tyler is playing guitar. I am feeling quite lazy, but I do need to do some laundry and spend some time with scripture in preparation for Sunday.
Stay well, everyone, and take some time to linger outside if you can. There is healing to be found there.
Blessings,
Sue Ann
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