Monday, September 18, 2006

Observation exercise

The quiet and serine enclave is surrounded by the sides of a building, trees, bushes and grass. The red brick of the building, multi-colored autumn leaves, the beaten down grass set a comfortable backdrop to a relaxing place. Wood benches supported by cement blocks sit in a circle around a small walkway to the entrance of the building. Black light posts stand 10 feet high for the few passers-by and people sitting on the benches illuminating the area during the evening hours. It is a perfect place to unwind and rejuvenate one's self. People sit or stand and share quiet, friendly conversations with one another.

A soft, cooling breeze puffs across while the comfortable afternoon sun splashes down onto the area. Trees sway as the wind rustles the leaves. The fresh air and comfortable mix of sunlight, wind and temperature puts the mind and body at ease. It is a place where a person can go and enjoy the peacefulness of being outside, but without the interruption of hoards of people passing by.

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