This morning, I’m starting out in Lithia Park again, one of the most beautiful, beloved places in Ashland. Although the park is open for walking, there are few people here…
This new kid on the block greets me at I first enter the park. What will he bring to this place?
One day there will again be children and young at heart playing on the grass, young lovers and old friends stopping at the benches…
Is the redemptive path always the steeper one?
“Good morning,” I say. I imagine her wondering, “What shall I do next?”
Ah… Is there dessert in the not too distant future?
Walking through Ashland has brought promise to my mind and heart. The future is uncertain. Still, with persistence and care, we are transcending this…
I hope you’ll join me again for my morning glimpses, including walks out in the country. I promise to fill them with beauty and to keep the narrative blessedly short.
Until the next time…
Grace and peace to you,
Art Mills
Morning Glimpses 
sweet walk, thank you, Art. Is there really a tsunami warning sign (3rd picture) in Lithia Park!?!?!?
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Hi Doug! Yes, the sign is authentic. That path goes up to the Elizabethan Theater, BTW. Ashland Creek, which originates high up in the Mt. Ashland watershed, flows through the length of Lithia Park and through town. There are two reservoirs on the creek, a small one and a larger one higher up the hill (called Reeder reservoir). There is a loud warning siren (which they test periodically) to warn residents in the event of a reservoir failure. If the siren goes off when you’re in Lithia Park, there are several such evacuation routes marked by the blue and white signs. There’s the rest of the story… Art
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Hi Art, Thanks for reminding us of many lovely walks in Lithia Park — all the way back to the 1940s when my father tried to convince us children that the Lithia water would be a tasty treat! When we were there a year ago we spotted a pair of Wood Ducks — always a highlight of our park visits. We are looking forward to another visit to the park and with the Mills’…..someday! Jack and Sallyanne
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Won’t it be delightful when we can get out again? We’re hoping for a trip to Marin in August!
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Art,
Thank you for offering us peace and grace (yet again). This time thru pictures of Lithia Park. One of the great and many treasures of Ashland. Be well my friend.
Bob
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You be well too!
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HI, Artie! To answer the question you posed, yes, I thin the redemptive path can be the more difficult one to follow. Backsliding and non-choice choices are easier in the short run. The pictures are beautiful and make me wish I could be there now. Thanks for the invitation! Melissa
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Hi Melissa! So glad your joining me on my walks!! I like your answer… that’s probably usually the case. I do hold out the possibility, though, that sometimes the path of redemption is a beautiful one as well. : ) We’re really looking forward to the possibility that you would visit sometime in the coming while. Artie
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Love it, Pa! I’m still disappointed I wasn’t able to be up there this past week, as originally planned for my spring break. We’ll make the trip at the first opportunity, you can be sure!!
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Sask… I’m really glad you love the site! It’s a lot of fun to do and I’m looking forward to many more walks. Eventually, we’ll all be able to move about again… It will be great to see you in person! Until then, we’ll make do with Zoom!
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