Piedmont Park, an Urban Oasis

Come with me to explore a park with a lovely lake:

With ducks:

And interesting trees:

Places for picnics:

Where is this? It's the perfect place for an afternoon stroll or to while away an hour sitting under a tree with a book. It's a peaceful place, and you might be surprised that it is in downtown Atlanta with high rise apartments and office buildings a short walk away.

This is Piedmont Park. Earlier this week Lou and I visited our son in Atlanta, Georgia, and after lunch we went for a walk in this great urban park a few minutes from his house in Atlanta's Midtown. The 189 acre historic park has been around since the 1880s, and it was the site of the 1895 World's Fair. It has a track, a sports field, a pool, and even a dog park. I was reminded of how green spaces improve the quality of our lives and promote our well being. Its Lake Clara Meer is an oasis from the busy city that wraps around the park, and we enjoyed our leisurely walk.

It was a pleasant day. I hope you enjoyed it,too!

Where in the world is this?

I would like to call this Spectacular Sunset Sunday. Because of my irregular working days and my inability to count on posting on any given day, I don't usually do memes. I'll probably never do another one, but I like the alliteration.

These photos were taken by my son Mark, in another time, another place. He is kind to allow me to post them on my blog. Can any of you guess where in the world they were taken? Hint: It is very far from Alabama.The Heavens declare the Glory of God.Day's end

Did you guess Australia? Mark took these shots in the Tangalooma region of Moreton's Island, southeast of Queensland, Australia when he visited there as a student ambassador in 2002. He stepped out of his hotel room just as this incredible sunset was occurring and just as the kayaker was coming in toward the beach. These are about my favorite sunset photos of all time, and I am happy to share them with you.