Just Ducky

Just Ducky
            Though my mom used to say it sarcastically as in, “Well that’s just ducky!” when something went wrong, “Just ducky!” can be taken with the straight meaning of something pleasing or delightful.
            There’s something about the last week of May, when kids are about to finish school and stand on the precipice of summer break, that feels exciting and full of promise. I imagine the open possibilities of visiting someplace beautiful and uplifting enough to temporarily make me forget whatever I’m stressed about at the moment.
            Countless nature sites fit that description, but one that popped into my mind this week was lovely Lake Lagunitas. I love all five lakes in the Marin Watershed, and Lake Lagunitas offers the easiest loop walk.
            I take so many photos on every hike, from broad landscape shots to closeups of wildflowers, that it’s hard to choose a representative image for any given place. When I skimmed through my Lake Lagunitas photos, I was drawn to this duck photo, and sure enough, the thought, “That’s just ducky!” came to mind.
            There are so many things to worry about in our personal lives and in the news that stumbling onto something simple that brings a smile is a priceless treasure.
            This week’s Hike Notes from the archives is: Lake Lagunitas Loop, a family friendly two-mile loop around a lovely lake in the Marin Watershed.
            May we all take the opportunity to stop and enjoy a sight, smell or sound that brings a smile, and temporarily keeps darker thoughts at bay. Keep putting one foot forward!
 
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This week’s hike from the archives:
Hike Notes 15: Lake Lagunitas Loop