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The phrase Moments in the Park was originally used to describe short prose poems inspired by observations on walks through Horton Park and other outdoor spaces. Throughout 2016, I crafted Moments in the Park as a daily practice. You can read more about that journey in this essay. I have continued to write Moments in the Park, just not as frequently as that first year.
Here you will find the prose poems as well as expansions telling the story of the inspiration, reflecting on a related theme, or digging deeper into learning about the subject.
The activities in the Appreciation section of the Start with a Park practice are designed to inspire you to create in collaboration with a park near you, in images, words, getting out on a limb (literally!) by climbing a tree, or through food. I would love to see what you create and would be honored to share your creations here.

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Moment: February 9, 2018, 4:00 p.m.

2/9/2018

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Snow receding from the sidewalk solidifies churning surf in a froth of icy bubbles and frills.
Washington Ave.
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Moment: February 4, 2018, 5:45 a.m.

2/4/2018

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Another layer of new snow smooths out lumps and ridges across the ground. The land resembles a shrink-wrapped boat dry docked at a marina, as though the whole city has been put into storage for the season.
My front yard
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Moment: January 26, 2018, 5:00 p.m.

1/26/2018

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At the end of a warm day, snow that had been taut and smooth as a birthday party balloon has softened and collapsed into golf ball dimples.
Horton Park
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Moment: January 16, 6:00 a.m.

1/16/2018

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Oak leaves tucked edgewise into fresh snow, like a flotilla of sailboats becalmed in a still, white sea
Horton Park
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Moment: December 31, 2017, 9:00 a.m.

12/31/2017

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Sunlight gilds smooth snow, as an ancient artisan might have glorified a sacred statue.
Horton Park
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Moment: December 29, 2017, 7:45 a.m.

12/29/2017

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Thin strokes of snow outline the graceful sweep of elm branches spread wide, as though offering a benediction.
Horton Park

I like to think the benediction offered was one often used at St. Paul's United Church of Christ: "Remember that life is short. We do not have much time to gladden the hearts of those who walk this way with us. So, be swift to love and make haste to be kind."
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Moment: December 21, 2017, 5:00 p.m.

12/21/2017

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The sky is gray and flat,  yet trampled snow glows blue-white as light fades into the longest night.
My back yard
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Moment: December 11, 2017, 6:00 a.m.

12/11/2017

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From the corner of the untrammeled park, fresh snow spreads out before me in a blank sheet. With the thrill of a trailblazer, I take the first step.
Horton Park
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Moment: December 10, 2017, 7:15 a.m.

12/10/2017

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Like a man striving for a ruggedly handsome look, the sidewalk cultivates a stubble of scattered spruce needles.
Horton Park
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Moment: October 28, 2017, 7:30 a.m.

10/28/2017

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Snow dusts the bare half of a sugar maple, conjuring its transformation into an immense birch.
Horton Park
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