Kansas scenery might not have a reputation for being very interesting, but I find it pretty. When the prairie fires are lit, it becomes striking. But I rarely see that, so I was happy to catch a field at the dog park being cleared.
Our local dog park was pretty nice as is, but it is now getting a makeover. I’ve excitedly watched the process and look forward to the summer’s blooms. We tried something similar by our bee hives, but skipped a couple of steps, including the burn. For a few months after tilling and planting wildflower seeds, it looked so-so, but nothing like I’d hoped. And soon, the weeds and grass took back over.
Plus, I got systemic poison ivy from all of that horrid vine in the air from the field being tilled. Ugh.
Our house is right on I70, so I’d be nervous about doing a burn off. With that smoke rolling through the sky, visibility on the turnpike could get bad.
So, I’ll enjoy the native plants at the dog park, since it doesn’t look like we will be getting a field of them at the cottage.
With so much smoke around while the fields were being burnt, my asthma was acting up, so we didn’t watch the fiery show for long. Instead, we headed down to the Kaw River at the backside of the dog run.
Molly enjoyed the change of pace. But she loves everything. That happy girl doesn’t care where we take her, she is just glad to be there.
Dorothy was glad to go too.
There are many times when I wish I lived by the beach or in the mountains, places where there is always a beautiful place to explore.
But honestly? I’m pretty happy right here. Beauty can be found just about anywhere if you look for it.