Peeble's Island State Park

Sometimes, I forget how fortunate I've become living here in NY State. We may be saddened by the inability to visit those places we called "home"; that which nourishes our souls.  For me, Salem County's Mannington Marsh was at the top of my routine regeneration locations.  The joy of riding backroads to hidden ponds to catch glimpses of wood ducks as waves of snow geese flew overhead was a source of contentment and inspiration.  I miss Mannington.

After being in Waterford for more than 7 years, it's past time to seek out those beautiful locations to call "home".  I need that quiet space where I can commune with nature and find a source of inspiration...my new community...  Peeble's Island State Park, 5 minutes from my home, is just such a place.  Bald eagles, wood ducks, herons, grebes, and many other shorebirds are commonplace.

Changing light, wind, and seasonal color have lead to inventive thoughts today.  With photos aplenty, the winter painting projects will be joyous!