Views of the Neighborhood – Humanity Part One

~ John W. Howell

Our walk in the neighborhood turned up evidence that we humans have a sense of caring for one another. An anonymous person or persons left messages of hope throughout the Hamilton Greenbelt. This is the first of two parts since there are too many photos for one post.

Views of the Neighborhood

We have all been here before. As a reminder, here is the entrance to the Hamilton Greenbelt.

Views of the neighborhood

We immediately see the first message.

A lovely little water feature greats you.

Another message by the water feature. Yup, I’ll do that often.

In honor of the benefactors of the greenbelt. Thanks, indeed.

Another shot of my serene thinking place.

A group of rocks nearby.

Views of the neighborhood.

With a message that may be more general than a specific day. Maybe the Earth has been reborn.

Another group of rocks.

With the answer to all our concerns.

Shine Brite is what we all need to do.

Views of the neighborhood

I think we all can use some hugs. Next week we will finish the tour. Thanks for coming along. Have a great week.

78 thoughts on “Views of the Neighborhood – Humanity Part One”

  8. For some reason, I’m imagining that a couple of teenagers left those stones. Maybe the spelling of “shine brite” suggested it. In any event, they’re a neat addition, and smile-bringers, for sure. Before Easter, Catholics in a community on the other side of the lake put up stations of the cross in their front yards, for people who weren’t able to go to the churches. It was a neat thing to see, even for those who don’t share their tradition.

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  15. Good morning, John. I like those gurgling little creeks, too, and I’m always happy when the usually dry creek at the end of our property has some water in it. I agree with you: it’s great to listen and just think – or dream.
    Have a wonderful Sunday, and stay healthy,
    Pit

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  17. What an interesting tour — thank you, John. Nice to see the little touches that folks have left behind to cheer others up. And I so love your thinking place — you know, having something like that right in your own back yard would be heavenly!!

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  20. I love your serenity spot and the whole trail, to be honest. What a wonderful soul(s) to have left those beautiful messages! May we put them all into effect and keep them as we move forward.

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  21. Seems like a fun thing to do. I could go down Boise’s Greenbelt and change the whole meaning of this. “Don’t look behind you.” “Don’t slow down in this section.” “Did you hear that?” “Don’t be here after dark.”

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  22. Thanks for sharing your shining brite spot this morning. Looks like a wonderful place to stroll or sit and wonder. How thoughtful of someone to add a little something extra special.

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  28. How wonderful! I love finding rocks with notes of inspiration on them. Last week on my walk I went outside our gate and while toughing my way uphill I spotted something red in the dirt next to the sidewalk that shouldn’t be there and investigated- it was a painted rock! Painted like a ladybug and the words Jesus Love You painted on the back. It was a lovely gift and a reminder.

    I’m looking forward to Part 2 of your walk.

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