Suddenly, the purple ones show up

Every year I’m surprised all over again when several weeks of white flowers on this plant are interrupted by the arrival of some purple blooms. I like it. I just get slightly amazed at the mixed message from Mother Nature, is all.

Somebody I know enjoyed a big concert

You go, daughter. The texts I received from my happy kid Elisabeth from the big stadium in Buffalo this past Saturday point toward the fact that she now is the main concert-goer in the family. Not that she’s bypassed me yet in the amount of times she’s seen Billy Joel perform. Not that I’m bragging…

I spy leaves changing

Spotted during a work break stroll Tuesday morning in the Village of Liverpool: Two trees outside the Retreat had leaves that were sporting color change. Already, I wonder?

Great view stepping out from my car

I could just rush right to the front door to get into the house after my day working at the library, right? Why not enjoy the view of what likes beyond the fence, I think. The side alcove is looking good. The backyard beckons as well.

Light up the field

When the grounds crew was working on the NBT Bank Stadium field between innings of the Syracuse Mets game, their orange shoes and belts may have stood out a bit. My dear wife Karen and I left before the post-game fireworks display, but terrific daughter Elisabeth texted this photo as they got ready. Who knew…

It’s code

Traditionally, the area code in this part of the world is 315. So when I looked up while standing in line to buy sausage-pepper-and-onion sandwiches for Karen and I and spotted the section sign, I had to snap.

Ellie B, Ava guard the left-field bar

With people back in the behind-the-plate sections, the Syracuse Mets moved the placards under the left-field standing bar. So we went and searched for Ellie B and Ava. Our dog was easier to locate, near the foul pole. Ava, we discovered after a thorough search, had folded forward over herself. My dear wife Karen walked…