While walking through Winn Park, I came upon this Little Free Library with a red Mustang bumper and windowed doors that look like a...

During my daily walks, I have taken a closer look at the landscaping that surrounds me. I have gained an appreciation for those who make...

This lovely chalk art in Vitruvian Park is a tribute to a poem from the French poet, novelist and dramatist of the Romantic Movement —...

As we edge into summer and temperatures rise, I see more and more of the sun on my daily walks. In Texas it gets hot early. I have...

One of the good things about the coronavirus crisis is the popularity of sidewalk chalk artists. When the sun comes out, free boxes of...

In my daily walks, I hear rushing creeks and roaring waterfalls, along with splashing fountains. The clear, pure water reminds me of the...

During my daily walks, I visit the Addison Community Garden. It is thrilling to see the changes in the plants. One day there may be a...

When I first moved to Dallas from East Texas at the end of 2006, I became keenly aware of the strong Hispanic influence. In Longview,...

Before the coronavirus crisis and my daily walking regimen, I barely noticed trees. I knew they mostly had green leaves and brown to gray...

Grandparents are struggling to stay connected with their grandkids during these days of quarantine. Save the Children suggests “5 Tips to...

Since the coronavirus crisis started, my sleeping/wakeup routine has changed slightly. Normally, I am a night owl and struggled to be at...

I have been walking 6-7 miles a day since March 14 for a total of 186-217 miles or about as far as Oklahoma City to the north or Austin...

On my walk at Vitruvian Park, several people stop and stare at a proud mother duck with six tiny baby ducklings trailing alongside her....

On my walks every day I see lots of empty spaces. There are empty playgrounds and schools without the joyful shouts of children, empty...

Health care professionals and regular citizens are facing shortages of masks. Here’s a link to the Centers for Disease Control website...

During my weeks of walking the trails, I have seen LOTS of dogs. The labs, collies and golden retrievers especially love chasing balls....

I have been listening to Wild by Cheryl Strayed, a book about her three-month, 1,100-mile hike by herself on the Pacific Crest Trail from...

There are many different athletes on the trail. The fastest are those who have vehicles with wheels. Sometimes there are so many wheels...

I hear birds more early in the morning because that is when they sing their hearts out. A favorite activity on the trail is to try to...

While walking up and down stairs (24 up, 24 down, repeat) and among the 18 buildings at deserted Brookhaven College, I stumble across the...