County forest preserves of Chicago a mile from where I live

where I can sit on a bench overlooking a lake, watch the ducks swimming or waddling about, and just enjoy the beauty and serenity of the natural world.

On my porch overlooking my property, petting a cat and watching my donkeys, goats and llamas playing in the pasture

On my porch overlooking my property, petting a cat and watching my donkeys, goats and llamas playing in the pasture

Doesn't matter where we are, as long as we are together.

With any collection of family and friends about, or even by myself when they are all busy being not retired.🙂

The sound of powerful engines,the smell of race gas, and a crowd of fans.

With the blinds closed and soft music playing.