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The Woods are Lovely…

January 2, 2012 at 9:47 am by Claudia

Yesterday, I took a walk. I needed some fresh air and time and space to contemplate the year ahead. We are fortunate to have a rail trail nearby and I don’t take advantage of it often enough. The temperature was balmy for this time of year and the sun was shining. iPhone in hand, I took some pictures along the way.

Alert from the Spelling Police:

You are being cited for “One too many N’s.”

The woods are lovely, dark and deep.
But I have promises to keep.
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.

(Robert Frost)

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  1. andy says

    January 2, 2012 at 10:09 am

    I love walking in the woods we took the kiddos and the dogs for a walk in the woods yesterday. Unusually warm weather. Have a great day

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  2. Betty Jo says

    January 2, 2012 at 10:12 am

    Lucky you! I have always, always wanted to live near a rail trail. One runs right behind my friend’s house in Iowa. Gorgeous photos. I especially love the one of the old barns. Have an incredible New Year Dear Claudia.

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  3. bj says

    January 2, 2012 at 12:49 pm

    What a lovely walk this must have been…..
    and I laughed out loud at the ‘tennant’ sign…:))

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  4. (un)Deniably Domestic says

    January 2, 2012 at 12:56 pm

    Looks like a wonderful walk to me. I will be posting your spelling police incident on my office wall. My students will often bring me pictures from around town of grammar and spelling violations. Needless to say, the wall is nearly covered from floor to ceiling. I hope your thinking was good as well along the way. ~Kelly

    unDeniably Domestic

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  5. Cozy Little House says

    January 2, 2012 at 1:04 pm

    Did you know that is my favorite quote? I so wish I could walk outside and be in that atmosphere and take photos!
    Brenda

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  6. NanaDiana says

    January 2, 2012 at 1:12 pm

    Maybe you have to be a TENNANT to live there- No tenants allowed! Could be a family name?;>)

    You ended with one of my favorite bits of poetry. Blessings to you today- xo Diana

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  7. labbie1 says

    January 2, 2012 at 1:15 pm

    I had to laugh at your police alert! LOL Thanks for taking me along on your walk. Beautiful scenery!

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  8. Ann@A Sentimental Life says

    January 2, 2012 at 1:45 pm

    looks like a beautiful day!

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  9. Diane Cayton-Hakey says

    January 2, 2012 at 2:03 pm

    Such pretty photos! It’s crispy and crunchy cold here today and possible snow tomorrow! Winter has arrived, I think.

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  10. Deb says

    January 2, 2012 at 2:37 pm

    You need boots here to walk but that doesn’t stop me. I walk everyday. I’d like to say you have a keen eye for spelling mistakes but that one was just bad. *shaking head*
    Love the quote. I did an essay on him in school. He was always my favorite poet. Love this post. So refreshing. Give those dogs a hug for me.
    Hugs, Deb=^..^=x4

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  11. vintage girl at heart says

    January 2, 2012 at 2:43 pm

    Lovely walk.

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  12. Rizzi says

    January 2, 2012 at 3:16 pm

    BEAUTIFUL PICTURES CLAUDIA…..I LOVE SCENERY PICTURES…..SO RELAXING….
    HAVE A GREAT DAY…..RIZZI

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  13. Dorthe says

    January 2, 2012 at 3:39 pm

    Wonderful Claudia- it looks a lot like here now- also green-and blue sky -maybe rain in between- but no snow-and not toooo cold.
    xo,Dorthe

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  14. debi huntsman says

    January 2, 2012 at 6:33 pm

    Oh, what a beautiful walk! Thanks for taking us along.

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  15. Lisa says

    January 2, 2012 at 10:42 pm

    Lovely! You are so lucky to live in such a place!
    Hugs, Lisa

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  16. Nola says

    January 3, 2012 at 12:34 pm

    The walk looks lovely; you are blessed to have a lovely path for your walks!
    The spelling error was obviously overlooked twice; that looks like a professionally printed sign, so the sign maker didn’t catch the error either. Wii r bekoming u nashum thet kant spel.

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