mini-vacation 

Big shout out to Essex County for the beautiful park they developed behind Turtle Back Zoo, West Orange, NJ. I feel refreshed and rejuvenated every time I go.  No bikes or scooters allowed. For all the dog owners, you can bring your pets if they're leashed (please do so because even the smallest dog can scare me!).  And there are poop bag dispensers on the path around the reservoir.  Seize the day--the leaves are changing quickly.  Got to love NJ!