mojosmom

We had major thunderstorms last night and into the early morning. When it finally stopped, around 10 a.m., I went to the farmers' market, where people were just setting up. I got flowers, a chicken, red onions and blackberries. Then I headed for Ping Tom Park for the Dragon Boat Race for Literacy. I've missed it the last few years, either because I had a conflict, or just didn't register the date. I was afraid that it would be too hot to go today, but the rain cooled things down considerably. Unfortunately, it also caused the Chicago River to swell to such proportions that it was too dangerous for the boats to race, and so the event was cancelled. Nevertheless, I'm glad I went because I made an interesting discovery. I had taken two buses to the Park, but decided to take the subway back downtown to catch my bus home. I took the Red Line to Harrison and State, and discovered Harrison Haiku! There are mosaics of poems all over the station: