Temperatures were just below freezing during the day with bits of snow in the air. Very little was left on the ground, at least. I walked out to get some milk and encountered friends i hadn't seen in several years. It was fun to have a quick chat as we went about our shopping errands. While at the store for milk, I encounterd a neighbour's daughter and had a bit of a chat. We were joined by her sister and mother after a few moments and all had a laugh or two. I enjoyed seeing that people I encountered had gotten home for Christmas with their parents.
Christmas is often billed as a time to be with family. While I do spend time with good friends, who are family by choice, it can be difficult to hear the repeated expectations that everyone is traveling to be together with family for this day. Granted, many people across Canada and the US could not travel due to the major storms this year, though that doesn't make things feel any better.
The selection today speaks to the support we get from those close to us -- and the reciprocity in these relationships. It goes both ways. <smile> Keep safe. Enjoy!
Bridge over Troubled Water -- Simon and Garfunkel
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