A patio with a view...

I don't know about you, but a backyard patio with a view is something to strive for.

Year round I get to hear and see little leaguers play outside of my patio balcony overlooking their diamonds. If I turn out my lights and open the window blinds, it is as bright and clear as it might be if you were watching it on tv, only stretched out to the size of a mini movie screen. I feel very lucky and often turn off sounds in my apartment (radio, stereo, and tv -- and friend's son's PS2) and just listen to the sounds of the bats cracking against the balls, the people cheering their teams onward, and the PA announcing sales on hotdogs, donuts, t-shirts (or whatever their pleasure). It is nice to wake up to on Saturday mornings as they get an early start in the day and the PA broadcasts the National Anthem. I missed the days that I was once on the Board for the little league in Sommerville SC as my daughter went through a few seasons of playing softball.

In the past, I have also chosen houses with gardens galore (palm trees, greenery, fountains, treefrogs, fig or pear or orange trees, daisies and roses, etc, etc), etc.

There is nothing like being able to escape on your patio with a view and be able to dream and be inspired.

Where is your escape? Is it your patio? What is it like on your patio with a view? Would love to hear more about yours.....