Zen in the Park

Yesterday, it was raining so hard that JJ (dog) refused to go to the park. I could barely drag her to the end of the block, in fact. This morning, it was just overcast. Very few people, and it was beautifully quiet and peaceful - truly a Zen moment. Which was exactly what I needed, since my husband has gone into the hospital for tests. We are assuming the best, but appreciating the calm and quiet of an early autumn morning. Even the swans were almost motionless, sitting still, doing a little grooming by the edge of the lake. The cygnets are almost 50% white-feathered, and looking quite decorative.