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| The path to Fireman's Park. 10/18/20 (dwm) |
The transition from fall to winter is underway. It doesn't happen all at once. There will be sunny, warm days in the future but more days with cold and gusty winds.
Saturday morning was cool and quiet after a wet and windy day that striped leaves from many trees. I wasn't on my work schedule, so waited for sunrise then took what we called in Cross Country, "an LSD (long slow distance) run." Back in high school, five miles didn't count as long distance - but 40 years later it does.
Sunday was too cool to ride, but perfect walking weather. Two years ago, the city improved Fireman's Park which is home to a pond which is the community swimming hole. They added a splash pad and slide; built a basketball court; and installed a couple piers. The biggest improvement though was a path from Main Street to the park which brings the park closer to a lot more people.
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| The pond in the old quarry is one of the city's most popular parks. 10/18/20 dwm |
It's a nice park - especially for kids and families. It's not likely one I'll frequent, but after getting to walk down the path and around the park, I hope to walk or run through it in the future.
The Packers lost their first game, but the way they lost was most disappointing. After controlling the ball most of the first quarter and jumping out to a 10 point lead, Aaron Rodgers threw two interceptions in three pass attempts. The first was run back for a score; the second lead to a touchdown a play later. Any momentum was gone and we never had a chance. I didn't expect them to go undefeated. I do expect them to come out blazing when they play Houston.
The last quarter of the year is busy for fundraisers. There are mailings to prepare and donors to see. Of course, during the pandemic there are no in-person visits. Thank goodness for the telephone.
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| The Sugar River. 10/18/20 dwm photo |
The coronavirus has thousands of victims - more than 200,000 dead with many more who survived the illness.
I'd argue there are other casualties who didn't get sick but suffer loneliness and anxiety. The men and women I speak with regularly wouldn't say they're victims, but it's a fine line between despair and contentment. Until there is a vaccine or antidote of some sort, it's necessary to be on high alert.
We can listen to actual experts or those who think they know better than people who have spent their life researching infectious diseases. What could possibly go wrong? That's what we're finding out right now.
It was a good week in the office. I was part of two Zoom-style continuing education classes and even arranged my first Zoom donor visit. This was the second week in a row with no rickshaw rides due to weather. Last week was wet, this week was too cold. I have a feeling those rides are probably done for the year. It was my third week in a row taking a Covid screening test - I'm thankful all have been negative.
I hope your next week is a positive one!
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