A Walk in the Woods

It was 56 degrees F here yesterday in the

 American Midwest.  This is our Winter and

it should be freezing but we were given a

 hint of Spring ~ and it was wonderful!

Even in the dead of Winter there are

interesting things to see in nature.  I

love the vivid green of the moss and

the fungus on this fallen tree.

Look closely at this photo and you will

see the deer on the far right and far left.

I love that they never run away from me,

I talk to them and they stay very calm.

I like to think that they know I am as much

a part of these woods as they are.

There is still ice on part of the trail

that is blocked from the sun.

I enjoy the solitude of this time of year,

when it's just me and the trail.  This

beautiful weather has been a treat, but

alas, it is Indiana, and we will be having

snow in a few days...