got wet on purple day

Today I went out as soon as I got up. I could have sworn the sun was coming out. I was wrong.

I headed up the hill and out Seneca where it was purple flower day. I found some wisteria first.

 And then these snow balls. I don't know what the name is. And yes, they are not purple. But they remind me of childhood.

 Then this ground cover. I don't what it's called either. But it's all over right now. I wish I had a spade sometimes to dig up pieces and put it in my yeard. You don't have to mow it!

 And then some lavender columbine.

Today I crossed the river, and was going to walk a little deeper into the north side. They were setting up for the sidewalk art show on Main Street. It started to drizzle while I was on the 2nd Avenue ramp. It began to pour when I reached Market. I ducked into the bagel shop on Main Street. Thankfully I had money and could wait out the downpour.

It was still raining when I turned around and headed home. That's when I noticed this graffiti on the bridge. Sadly I am so old I don't understand the message.

In Today's email I also received this message.

Goodness Gracious!

You've earned the Russian Railway badge

This badge represents a lifetime distance (3 years) of 5,772 miles—the same length as the Trans-Siberian Railway in Russia! With an achievement this big, it looks like you're en route to destination fitness.

Clearly they don't understand what a slacker I've been the
last few months.