Never fear, Drains! Alex is here!

Before getting to the mall, we took our time strolling to the bus stop on Mamaroneck Avenue and Halstead. We strolled through the park, looking at the trees and plants, talking about things we'd learned in nature class. As always, Alex had to check out every drain and drain cover in the park, stopping to dump blades of grass or a leaf or two in them.

Once out of Florence Park, Alex asked me about the drain that had a lot of mud in it, and why it got that way and what do they do anyway? I explained what I could when Alex said 'I speak for the drains, Mama.'

You know, like Dr. Seuss' Lorax speaks for the trees. Drains have no tongues either.

He clarified himself within a half a block; it seems he WORKS for the drains. That's why he has to drop leaves and grass in them.

Thursday, May 27