CCX Jacket

It's not really about the jacket, it's about simple things. I find pleasure in things like a good book, a good pocket knife ... or a warm coat. I found the CCX jacket at the local thrift store and it is the perfect jacket. It's blue denim with cream colored sleeves. I've since found another denim jacket with hunter green sleeves. I also have a great Carhart jacket, also hunter green, very warm and very durable. Only the CCX jacket is referred to Jan and I as "the Jacket" though. It has CCX on the left front and it stands for a trucking company. As you can see I'm easily pleased. That's a good thing.

Sharon Woods

As I mentioned in the "Colonial Gardens" post, I like where I live. I have a 730 acre back yard called Sharon Woods. It was the first park created by the Hamilton County Park District and was first opened to the public in 1932. Every day that time allows, Jan (my wife) and I walk out the door, down the sidewalk, into the park, down the gorge trail, and around the lake and back which amounts to a five mile walk. This is part of the reason we're both in such good shape. The park is well designed. All of the man made conveniences blend into the environment making every step of the way a pleasant experience. Every bend of the trail reveals either a sublime or subtle view. I am grateful for many things and one of the things I am most grateful for is Sharon Woods which is truly one of life's simple pleasures. Jan and I have been working on being more positive and there is no better place to do that than Sharon Woods.