I have often in the past drove through the park towards area hospitals located North of the park. It's a trek many take as a thoroughfare to many businesses and medical facilities and colleges. On a return from one of the big hospitals, I had a idea, I made a spontaneous decision to go thru Washington Parkand I just pulled over and parked. I sat and listened to music and answered my text and messages on my phone. I was enamored with the beautiful flora and of course the many folks walking or just sitting in the relaxed environ. After a while, I decided to take a look around the various arrangements of many different types of flowers and plants. Out of character, and of any semblance of my normal activity, I had the compunction to start photographing the flora. Along the way, everyone I encountered was friendly. Interactions ranged from simple head nods to dialog of the beautiful flowers and historic statues on the fountains. Before I realized it, after photographing and talking, petting various pets, and walking around the large park, 5 hours had passed. I was washed over by a feeling of peace and tranquility most of us in our day to day routines, seldom allow. I did, however, come to one conclusion from this visit, I will return more often. Soon the park will have Autumns beauty of radiant colors and I will take it in and be thankful for the day spontaneity reminded me to stop and look around at Gods beautiful gifts of nature.