Once there wa a train line that ran through Snohomish, presumably to support the burgeoning lumber industry that once was king here. The tracks were removed and the space paved over to create the Centennial Trail. It runs about 5 miles or so from north of town down to the Snohomish river. I run each morning and my path takes me on a portion of this trail. I discovered some fun sidewalk chalk drawings along the way that seem to represent an 8th-graders version of therapy for the times.
It is remarkable that we've had no rain this week and the drawings lasted long enough for me to capture them.
Some of the art is fun. Some looks like I might have done it. But it all makes you feel good.
It is encouraging to see that there are young people taking this seriously and trying to spur others to hang in there.
A rainbow seems to be a common theme.
There is also an element of defiance here.
But mostly, it is touchy-feely be kind to those around you even you can't be near one another. Actually, not such a bad thing. Perhaps there is hope after all.
On a sidewalk near us, I found a few more interesting drawings. This one actually shows some artistic character.
These last two are more nearly the kinds of the things that children draw on the sidewalk. Just a reminder that even in these weird times, kids still do what they've always done.
Hop-scotch anyone?
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