Ramble 18

i took my usual morning walk today. i live in a community where most of us are retired or of retirement age. that translates into seniors, always at risk for something, this time around, covid. there were a lot of folks out walking, walking with friends, spouses, walking their dogs. stopping and chatting along the way it’s like we are all coming out of hibernation or sticking our heads out like a ground hog or after a tornado or bomb blast. we all have “cabin fever”, can’t wait to not wear a mask, shake hands and dare i suggest…… hug. everyone seem to have a bounce in their step, twinkle in their eye, and an enthusiastic greeting or wave. the sun felt good on my skin. the air smelled fresher the cool breeze, breezier. the birds seemed louder as if saying “welcome back” i, like a lot of folks, took these things for granted. it was good to miss them for a while. i appreciate them even more now and doubt i’ll take them for granted again.