To the boats

Quiet time. I was hoping to spot Syracuse University crew team members out on the lake, or at least preparing their shells for the season out on the water. I saw a lot of cars parked outside the building that houses the folks that participate in the sport (I figure) but not a soul outside.

Sun search

Back up. There’s a sunrise back there amid the clouds. I promise. The blockage might be contributing to my big chill, I figured, as I quickly strolled the way west end of the lake park.

Time to reflect

I look at clouds that way. When I see clouds that catch my eye up high, it makes me happy. When the water is so still it reflects that same pattern down below, it makes me very happy. I might even forget that I didn’t wear enough warm clothes on this chilly morning visit to…

April lake stroll

Water way. With the April weather rollercoasting up and down, I took the chance after dropping my dear wife Karen off for her early morning shift start to visit the way west end of our park next to the lake. The temperature was slightly above freezing. I found sights to share for a nice stretch…

Cats on a leash

Good job, Vinny. Vinny liked his visits to the shed, George reported as we attended our first baseball game of spring. But lugging the more adventurous of the two kittens out in the carrier to share safe outsider time was becoming a bit tedious, he admitted. Elisabeth got on her phone and found a fun…

Blooming time

First out back. Thank you, first spring blooms in our backyard garden. It’s been up-and-down temperature-wise, so this is a victory.

A wide view

Hardy fans. April baseball means bundling up when your hometown squad is the Syracuse Mets. The fans did good. We’ll return soon.

Get ready

Taking a stance. Concentration means so much when you’re trying to hit a baseball. It was interesting to watch my Syracuse Mets hitters get ready in the what we call the warmup circle.

Mound meeting

Thank you, sir. Our original seats were close for the Syracuse Mets home opener, but I couldn’t quite eavesdrop on the mound discussion during the first pitching change. Dinner plans, maybe?