Walk in the park

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I took a deep breath of fresh air when all of a sudden ---

WHOMP!!!

I was knocked over by something brown and furry!  When I looked up, I saw...

"Woof!"

It was a puppy!

"Hello there," I said.  "And where did you come from?"

"Woof!" the puppy barked.  I am not that good at translating dog language.

He did not have a collar on.  I looked around.  There was no one in sight.

"Hmm," I said.  "It seems that you are by yourself."

"Woof!"

"Would you like to play with me?"

"Woof!"

We climbed on some posts and jumped from one to the next.

We sat on a bridge and relaxed to the sound of a gentle stream.  I explained to him the best way to catch a fish.  He was a beary good listener.

We continued on the hiking trail together.

Then we watched a baseball game that was going on in the park.

But it was getting late and Uncle Tibbs and my mom would soon wonder where I had gone.

"It was nice playing with you today," I said to the puppy.  "But I have to go home now.  Maybe I will see you again someday."

"Woof!"

And then I headed home.

Along the way, I stopped to smell these daisies.

Everything was so green, as green as my hoodie.

I had such a nice time at the park today.  I can't wait to tell Uncle Tibbs all about it!

PawPad addiction

A few weeks ago, I got a new PawPad.  Some of my favorite games to play on it are Salmon Crush Saga and Words with Stuffies.  Sometimes I also go on Bearbook to see what my friends are up to.  I've enjoyed playing with it beary much, perhaps a little too much.

"Hey Ajdin," Uncle Tibbs said.  I did not respond.  I was focused on my PawPad.

"Ajdin," he repeated.  I still did not respond.  I was on the verge of beating level 343 in Salmon Crush Saga.

"Ajdin Adilovic, I'll take that please," Uncle Tibbs said as he took the PawPad out of my paws.

"But Uncle Tibbs!" I protested.  "I was just about to beat level 343!"

"I know you were," he said.  "And that is why I think you need a little break from this PawPad thing.  You have been playing with it nonstop lately.  Too much technology is not good for you.  Why don't you go play outside today?  How about taking a walk in the park?"

I grumbled as I headed out the door.

But I soon stopped grumbling as the weather was so nice outside!  I could see my little bear shadow.

I headed to the local park.  The trees and grass were green and lush.

I took a little break at this picnic table to admire the beautiful nature around me.

Uncle Tibbs was right.  Being outside was much better than playing with my PawPad.  I could hear the birds singing, the bees buzzing, and the sound of a gurgling stream.  Perhaps there were fish in that stream.

I took a deep breath of fresh air when all of a sudden ---

WHOMP!!!

I was knocked over by something brown and furry!  When I looked up, I saw...

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Walk in the woods

The weather was beary nice today so I went for a walk in the woods.  I thought of Little Fox and of all his beautiful hiking photos.  It was so much fun that I think I need to do more outdoor exploring.  I took my mom along also since she needs to exercise more.

On my walk, I spotted a bird perched on a tree branch high above.  As I got closer, it flew away.

Then I climbed a tree.  I guess bears can climb trees, so if you ever run into a mean bear, climbing a tree does not guarantee your safety.

Then I saw a beary unusual tree.  Look at how the trunk is bent.  Something must have happened to it, but it still kept on growing.  I thought it was the most interesting and beautiful tree in the forest.

I stopped on a bridge and saw a nice little stream.  Hmm, I wonder if there are any fish in that stream.

New buds were forming on the tree branches.  I guess spring is finally here!

Then I inspected a tree hole for any possible signs of a beehive, but all I saw was a "vacancy" sign inside the hole.  I guess the bees just moved out.

It was really nice to get back to nature and back to my roots.  I was feeling beary bear-like so I let out a loud, ferocious GROWL into the forest.  The trees rattled and the earth shook.  The squirrels and the birds scampered away.

Finally, before heading home, I checked out a picnic table for any tasty scraps, but it seemed that the humans here are beary good about cleaning up after themselves.