MY WALK IN ROSEVILLE

For the past six months I've been walking in Sun City Roseville. This is the senior community where my dad lived & Lou's dad still lives. It is a safe, serene & lovely setting to just get lost in your mind for a half an hour each day. There are always lots of others walking who smile & greet each other. Normally, I just let my thoughts wander & take in the beautifully groomed streets & yards. Today I took my camera with me.

The weather has been amazing these last few days - bright sunshine, blue skies & puffy white clouds. I noticed yesterday that so many flowers & trees are blooming. Most of these flowers are in beautifully landscaped front yards.

While most of the homes have lots of colorful flowers, this one has an almost spooky bush/tree.

There isn't a lot of commentary necessary for these photos. I just wanted to share some of incredible colors that I experienced this morning as I walked the neighborhood. I would love to live here someday. The calm, peaceful feeling I sink into as I head out on one of my several routes is a real joy.

On this route, there are a couple times when I pass one of the two golf courses that are part of Sun City Roseville. I have always marveled at this gorgeous Weeping Willow Tree.

Back to more colorful & varied front yards. As I walked along, stopping & snapping photos no one asked what I was doing or why. I stopped walking in our neighborhood after too many Pitbulls or Rottweilers who give the impression they would like to tear you limb from limb. In Sun City Roseville, I only see yappy little dogs with wiggly tails on a leash who just want to be pet.

I ended this morning's stroll passing by another part of the golf course. It feels like I am in another world on my walks. Who knows, maybe I'm just getting old. But I really do enjoy this daily bit of beauty & tranquility.

There were numerous walkers & bike riders this morning. If I had to estimate a number, I would say I literally saw 100 people taking in the incredible weather & surroundings. Normally, they don't let non-golfers on the courses but I guess since they are closed, it is alright.