Some interesting outings today. First I headed to the Farmers Market for their curbside delivery of everything I'd ordered. Had a good chat with one of the vendors who put things in the trunk area. After some laundry and household tasks, I headed to chat with a friend by the long-term care facility down the street. She'd had a window visit with her husband earlier and we met there to catch up in person instead of on the phone. Our short visit went for about 90 minutes! It was a pleasant chat.
While I was happy to see my friend from a distance and 'shop' at the market today, I felt a bit sad that things had changed so much. Visiting friends at home and chatting with the vendors at the market are things I enjoy. Not seeing more than one person at the market felt wrong. On the other hand, it shows we are adapting to a new situation. When putting the bags in my car, I had to ask who she was, when she greeted me by name. The mask, hat and sunglasses made it difficult to know who it was. My friend brought a small snack for each of us so it was like a mini-picnic on the park benches. Again, adapting, but not the same as in her living room. There is a distance to go with adapting attitudes of normal, I suppose. I enjoy the distanced visit and walk I've had this week, but yearn for things to be more like they were three months ago -- minus the snow and ice, of course <smile>. Not being sure where 'there' is right now can be a lot to process. As a friend often says -- we'll get there.
The lyrics of the song choice for today provide an acknowledgement of imminent change mixed wiht a hint of feeling helpless. Stay safe. Enjoy!
Waiting on the World to Change -- John Mayer
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