This would be my morning view from my living room window. The view is limited by the camera lense, so you can not truly appreciate the panorama of my oasis.

I always envied people who had what I call their "Walden Pond". I have read Henry David Thoreau's "Walden Pond". I even visited the national park in which he originally stayed in a cabin for two years observing nature and philosophizing about it. The area was a disappointment because over a hundred years have passed and people have overpopulated the area to the point the park closes due to too many tourist. Still I got the idea in my head that I wanted someplace where nature could flow through me and I could still be close to civilization.

I now have my version of "Walden Pond". Life is good!!!