What looks like a racing goose is just one trying to clean all those layers of feathers. Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
It takes a lot of energy to bath all those goose feathers. Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
The contrast between the ripple design in the harbor waters and the feathered pattern of the geese seemed to compliment each other. Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
Flexibility! Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
Appropriately named boat in Belmont Harbor. Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
The awesomely large, regal, magnificent Buckingham Fountain in Chicago, is most enjoyed on these super hot summer days. One learns quickly where to stand to catch the cool sprays. Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg.
Can you feel the cool invigorating sprays? Nighttime is the most incredible show of ever changing colors and spray heights. Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
A must-do destination, Buckingham Fountain. Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
Even the Quinciera party chose a few moments at Buckinham Fountain to cool off during great photo ops. Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg.
‘Tis the season of the ever loved/hated Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale). Loved by children. Hated by most adults; myself excluded now that I no longer have my own garden. A child’s eye level view of the Dandelion is the best! Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
Close up view of the fun loving seedhead; enticing children of all ages to help spread the seads with a mighty puff of air. Though considered a weed, the Dandelion is edible in it’s entirety. Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
Considered a weed because the Dandelion is a prolific producer, flourishing almost anywhere. Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
Ok, so since I teased you on the last post, mentioning my visit to Montrose Harbor’s dog beach I thought it honorable to show you a few images! Though it was a weekday, still activity abounded. This is the largest dog beach in Lincoln Park so great space for all dog personalities.
Dog beach at far north end of Montrose Harbor’s public beach area. You can see the dividing fence in the background separating dogs and THEIR people from other people. Copyright 2017 Pamela Breitberg
Enjoying the waves. Copyright 2017 Pamela Breitberg
All join in! Copyright 2017 Pamela Breitberg
It’s mine!! Copyright 2017 Pamela Breitberg
Dogs are a good excuse to play!! Copyright 2017 Pamela Breitberg
Relaxing is also allowed. Copyright 2017 Pamela Breitberg
South Pond, Lincoln Park Chicago view toward downtown in a drizzle. Copyright 2017 Pamela Breitberg
Our weather forecasters say we’re three inches behind in rain levels for this fall season. So the constant drizzle the other morning was welcome in spite of our planned six mile walk beginning at South Pond in Lincoln Park, Chicago. As the weather cleared a bit we came upon this gorgeous Hydrangea with one last new bloom. I enjoy both them all, even the fading ones.
Taking a break from the rain and what else ?….. Copyright 2017 Pamela Breitberg
Silver bicycle; an art statement or just locked to a random post in Lincoln Park. Copyright 2017 Pamela Breitberg
My bicycle on a ride a day later to Montrose Harbor’s dog beach area. Copyright 2017 Pamela Breitberg
Playtime on Lauderdale by the Sea’s beach in Florida. Copyrght 2017 Pamela Breitberg
Who knew?
January
Here is SUN and SAND and SALTWATER.
Who knew?
January
doesn’t have to mean SNOW and COLD.
Here a beach tractor raking the sand
Replaces the snow plows in the streets of Chicago.
Here families and couples wear light clothing as they play at the ocean’s edge
Forgetting the boots, coats, mittens and hats required for snowmen building and sledding.
Who knew?
January
Here is SUN and SAND and SALTWATER.
The beach is raked each morning, as an ecologically friendly way to “pretty” up last night’s high tide’s treasures. My goal is to walk the beach to treasure hunt for shells and coral before they are hidden under the sand. Copyright 2017 Pamela Breitberg
Early morning family play while a couple take a selfie to remember their date on the beach. Copyright 2017 Pamela Breitberg
Snowball Bush with Barbery in background, copyright 2013 Pamela Breitberg
Snowball Bush copyright 2013 Pamela Breitberg
Sometimes things that happen to you in your childhood impact your adult life choices. My mother rightfully took pride in her garden and lawn; they were beautiful from her hours of care. My favorite place though in the springtime was the yard several houses away. They had a wonder of nature, the Common Snowball Bush (Viburnum opulus ‘Roseum’). More importantly we were allowed to have snowball fights in May using these large round bunches of delicate flowers. A child’s dream comes true.
Without hesitation this Snowball Bush was a first purchase for me when we bought our home. And each spring I still get great pleasure in tossing a snowball or two.
They also make great cut flowers. To keep them blooming longer smash the small the woody stem before putting in water.
