Discover Walla Walla

As usual, I'm trying to lose a few pounds. (More than a few would be okay, too.)

The weather's been nice, so I'm walking-from my office on Main Street, up Boyer Avenue to the Whitman College campus, through the old neighborhoods, and back. The loop takes me away from my desk for an hour or so and makes me notice, again, how beautiful this place is. Whether or not I lose any weight, the stroll moves stiff joints, clears my overactive mind, and allows my muse to do his thing.

It also reminds me every day that Whitman College is a gem. The campus is beautiful and peaceful. A creek runs through it and feeds a series of ponds that provide some very comfortable habitat for city ducks, colorful carp, and flowering trees of all kinds. Artwork is everywhere. Students look busy but genuinely happy. It's a special place.

So, next time you're here, take a break from wine and window-shopping and go for a stroll. Walk up Boyer Avenue and wander around Whitman College. You'll be glad you did.