Saturday, October 10, 2020

A walk in the park

 I am trying to enjoy as much of this mild fall weather as I can as often as I can so I am taking short walks when I have time.  I have discovered that Freiman Square is the perfect place.  I can walk there and back in 20 minutes, and, if I want to take the time, I can sit on a bench and enjoy the flowers and fountains.  It is really beautiful this time of year.  When I go there, though, I always remember the time, a couple of summers ago, when I was sitting on a bench, minding my own business, and two charming young teenage girls came up and started talking to me.  They were part of a downtown experience with their church youth group and I'm pretty sure that when they saw me sitting on that bench they hoped I might be a homeless person they could help.  I was sorry to disappoint their mission efforts but we did end up having a delightful chat about living down town and the church I go to.  I think they actually walked away feeling relieved that they had accomplished their assignment without talking to anyone too scary.  

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