There is a little mystery on our road, but first the backstory.

I have been the only walker on this road for over nine years. Until this year a couple neighbors have begun walking occasionally as well. It has been a great way to greet and get to know our neighbors. We all know each other now, help each other when needed and keep an eye out for each other. It is a wonderful neighborhood.

The paved driveway to our house is a dead-end road. Nearly a mile it length, it serves only the six homes with a private drive to each. With no thoroughfare we rarely see vehicles or people other than service/work related vehicles.

Recently, while out on a walk, something caught my eye on an old stump beside the road. It was a rock. Not the painted rock-type that has been popular to leave for others to find though. This one was polished and had the word IMAGINE in gold letters carved into it. Interesting word I thought to myself as I tumbled it into my pocket.

Next day on the same stump, different spot, I discovered another polished stone. PEACE was carved into this one.

I have greeted these other two neighbor gals as we pass. I have not seen them doing anything to or near the old stump.

Several days later, to my great surprise, a bright, tiny color caught my attention on the old stump. It had been transformed into a petite display of miniatures! Tiny glass mushrooms, glass white chicken and her two bright yellow chicks and a tiny pool. The old, decaying stump has turned into a mysterious, happy setting of fun and imagination.

I do not know who had the pleasure of creating this little mystery. I just know it has been fun.