The Shoreline Trail

Needed a walk to clear my head, get some exercise, and search for inspiration. Busy as I was at this time of year, the busiest of all with visits, wrapping, and maintaining sanity I needed someplace close.
After stopping at the post office, I parked over at niawanda park for a walk along the river.  I had a couple hours to kill and put a few miles on my boots.




So the above post, complete with sideways picture, is what happens when you try to write on your smart phone.  I guess it is something I need to play with a little bit more.  I do like the idea of being able to write from my phone - it can turn boring gatherings into a productive pursuit. 




Location: North Tonawanda, North Tonawanda

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