Walk Brighton Project

Welcome to Week 2 of my Walk Brighton Project. It is bringing a lot of excitement into my life of working from home and social distancing. I am always looking forward to walking new segments of my town and seeking out photos to take.

Architecture Class

I took A Crash Course in American Architectural History II – 20th Century from the Rochester Brainery. It was especially enjoyable to take this online class since I now spend a lot of time looking at examples of architecture in my town.

People

So far, I don’t see a lot of people during my walks around town but the few interactions I have (at a safe distance of course) are memorable. Maybe there are few people because it has been cold and I am a morning person and operate on a different schedule than most people. I have not yet told anyone I see around town what I am doing. I barely speak with the people I pass. I am currently taking a Coursera class, “The Science of Well-Being” by Yale Professor Laurie Santos. The class mentioned how interactions with people, even small conversations with strangers helps to make us happier. My in-person interactions are limited now so the simple “Hello” from a walking neighbor is a small thing that brightens my day.

Some memorable moments:

• 1 year old blew kisses at me.
• Woman speaking on the phone said to her friend, “It seems so funny to move out of the way when walking towards people. A woman just moved out of the way!” I was the woman that moved.
• A woman said, “Hang in there.”
• Man cutting a board with a circular said, “Hello.” It was so simple but it was memorable because of the tone and richness of his voice. He seemed very kind.
• A woman looked at me strange when she saw me taking a photo of her house but we did not talk to other than saying, “Hello.”

Friday Afternoon 4-3-20 

• Streets Walked
  • Elmwood Avenue
  • Commonwealth Road
  • Chelmsford Road
  • Fernboro Road
  • Ledgerock Lane
  • Ashbourne Road

Saturday Morning 4-4-20

• Streets Walked
  • Pittsford Trail System (Railroad Loop Trail)
  • Allens Creek Road
  • Clover Street (Route 65)
  • Towpath Lane
  • Clover Park Drive
  • Schoolhouse Lane

Saturday Afternoon 4-4-20

• Streets Walked
  • Elmwood Avenue
  • Commonwealth Road
  • Chemlsworth Road
  • Hillside Avenue
  • Highland Avenue
  • Winton Road
  • Beckwith Terrace
  • Cobbs Hill Drive
  • Pinnard Street
  • Bengal Terrace
  • Norris Drive
  • Nursery Street
  • Hartsen Street
  • Rosegrey Terrace
  • San Gabriel Drive

I often see the above sign around town. My town supervisor is a tall man named Moehle.

Sunday Afternoon 4-5-20

•  Streets Walked
  • Pittsford Trail System (Railroad Loop Trail)
  • Westfall Road
  • Tilstone Place
  • Fairhill Drive
  • Evans Lane
  • Idlewood Road
  • Poplar Way
  • Glenhill Drive
  • Southwood Lane
  • Edgewood Avenue
  • Carverdale Drive
  • Del Rio Drive

Tuesday Afternoon 4-7-20

• Streets Walked
  • Elmwood Avenue
  • Roby Drive
  • Veron Place
  • Avalon Drive
  • South Winton Road (County Route 98)

Wednesday Afternoon 4-8-20

• Streets Walked
  • Elmwood Avenue
  • Bonnie Brae Avenue
  • Newton Drive
  • Antlers Drive
  • Buckland Avenue
  • Hollywood Avenue
  • Greenwich Lane
  • Winton Road