Madison, WI

Started walk 6:50 a.m.

Overcast and cool. It rained yesterday and the trails were wet. Even still, few mosquitos.

The Canada Thistle is ready to bloom in the prairie. It's quite abundant this year. Before it blooms its compact buds are a deep purple. However, after blooming, its small flowers are a pale lilac. If you get beyond the thorns, its a very pretty wild flower.

Coffee -- Costa Rican -- Good. My Nissan is back and with it hotter coffee. Muffin -- Razzel Raspberry/Oatmeal -- Again!. Don Nilo Gran Cru maduro cigar -- good flavor, uneven burn.