Today I took my first dip in a pool for 2020.
After spending time working around the yard and running a few errands, it was time for lunch, then time for a quick visit to Laura and Chris. We intended to sip on a MacDonald's coffee, which I had not done in quite some time, spend an hour or so talking, and then indirectly head home.
Chris and Laura had put in an above ground pool last week. It was just begging to be used. I didn't bring along a bathing suit, but fortunately Laura had an extra, four sizes smaller than I normally wear. That did not stop me. I struggled to get into it, and jumped into the fifteen degree pool.
I must say, it was quite a refreshing experience. The best part was that the two dads and the two grand kids were in the pool, making a whirlpool, and not really worrying about being too near each other. We were close in more ways than one. It was so good just to yell about the cold, laugh to and about each other, and just enjoy life for a bit.
I'm glad they got the pool, but I won't tell our Premier.
After the pool we decided to go to Michael's to buy a gift. We had expected to do that, so I had taken along "The Fellowship", a tome about the Inklings. It's a great read. While Anita went shopping, I opened the van windows and read a bit. I started to notice the people walking in and out of the stores, or lining up for their turn to go into a store. And I noticed how well people behaved. Not everyone was wearing a mask, but almost all made sure they kept their distance. And I thought how strange and surreal it is when it's a good thing not to be close. In a sense, not to be community. And I wonder if that is partly why life well... is just so odd.
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