I Thought I Was Too Old for a New Best Friend

I was wrong.

Photo by Steven HWG on Unsplash

The sun swallows the last of a lingering fog and unveils an unblemished cobalt sky, taking with it the chill of the early morning air. The entrance to the meticulously maintained park and certain areas along the roadway inside are beautifully landscaped. Faded blue and green hydrangeas still hold fast and late blooming azaleas are covered in pale and deep pink blooms…